Emerging Tech
Google Is Making It Harder for the Government to Spy on Your Emails
The company is doing its part to "Reset the Net."
Cybersecurity
CIS girds for first wave of deferred deportation renewals
The first deadline for renewing applications in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals is September, and agency officials are confident CIS's IT infrastructure can handle the rush.
Modernization
Fixing VA tech, touting tourism data and upgrading from GPS
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
NIST updates monitoring authorization process
The latest guidance from the National Institute of Standards and Technology follows on a November 2013 risk-management framework from OMB.
People
House and Senate VA bills put senior execs on notice
Legislation is in motion to give the VA more authority to fire senior executives, but is that the best solution to the agency's woes?
Digital Government
2 1/2 cheers for GSA, Donald Trump and the Old Post Office
Steve Kelman reflects on what the development deal says about procurement and politics.
Cybersecurity
Singapore residents’ IDs exposed by breach of government online services
Government (Foreign) // Singapore, Singapore
Cybersecurity
Compromised Linkin Park Facebook page directs fans to Jay-Z’s album
Entertainment // Social Media
Digital Government
Hackers Compromise Database of South Koreans Who Work for the U.S. Military
Contact info, education history, work experience and Korean ID numbers may have been breached.
Emerging Tech
Verizon Threatens to Sue Netflix Over Error Message
AT&T customers have also reported receiving the congestion message.
Digital Government
DHS Shifts Nuclear-Screening Focus to 'High-Risk' Cargo
A new international standard known as “ISO 37120” lays out 46 performance measures.
Digital Government
When Federal CIOs and Hiring Staff Work Together for IT Talent
Fostering that relationship will be one topic at this year’s CIO Council Boot Camp.
Modernization
The Most Interesting Thing About Amazon’s 3D Phone Might Be How You Pay for It
There are few reasons for anyone to buy an Amazon phone other than price.
People
The CIO puzzle: 'It's not that simple'
In a year that has seen more departures and shuffles of chief information officers in government, a recent survey provides a glimpse into the mind of the CIO.
Emerging Tech
Softbank’s Humanoid Robot Will Be Great for Tending to Japan’s Elderly
The robot will be able to read and express emotions.
Modernization
The Cellphone Minutes That Come With … Insurance?
For extremely low-income families, insurance payouts for a health crisis can make the difference between temporary destabilization and a downward economic spiral.
Cybersecurity
White House looking to Capitol Hill on cyber
Cybersecurity is arguably one of the few bipartisan issues in Congress, and key stakeholders hope that will be enough to push through legislation this year.
Cybersecurity
Does TWIC really work?
Senators grill port security experts on whether the Transportation Worker Identification Credential program is worth the time and money.
Cybersecurity