Digital Government
FCW Insider: May 31
Top stories, quick hits and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
Cybersecurity
NSA Deflects Blame for Baltimore Ransomware Attack
The city of Baltimore had more than two years to defend itself against the attack, and it’s officials’ fault they dropped the ball, according to NSA cyber chief Rob Joyce.
Artificial Intelligence
Developing Standards For AI Won’t Go Like Past Technologies
Top experts and officials working on artificial intelligence say global competition has set the stage for a very different standards discussion than with past technologies.
Cybersecurity
Security Firm Says Huawei, ZTE Devices Still Run on Government Networks
About 4,000 devices are operating on federal, state and local public sector networks, according to security firm Forescout.
Digital Government
Homeland Security Watchdog Issues Unusual Retraction of 13 FEMA Reports
Results of self-criticism to be fewer “feel-good” after-action evaluations.
Modernization
CIA looks to partner with tech
With China gaining ground in high tech, the CIA sees industry partnerships as increasingly important.
Modernization
Logistics upgrade could follow Army modernization efforts
Army acquisition head Bruce Jette is looking to leverage modernization efforts including AI and automation to improve logistics.
Ideas
Can One Year of GDPR Teach the U.S. Anything on Privacy?
Technology experts reflect on how GDPR changed companies' approaches to data.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: May 30
Top stories, quick hits and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
Ideas
Facebook’s Dystopian Definition of ‘Fake’
For the social-media platform, a doctored video of Nancy Pelosi is content, not a phony.
Emerging Tech
Report: Smart Transportation Systems Pose ‘Profound’ Privacy Risks
Governments are collecting lots of data on the people using roads, trains and buses, and without proper oversight, that information could easily be misused.
Artificial Intelligence
Census Thinks a Clippy-Style AI Assistant Could Speed Up Security Authorizations
“It looks like you’re trying to get an ATO. Would you like help with that?”
Cybersecurity
Why attribution is a means to an end
Law enforcement officials insist that accurately placing the blame on countries or groups who engage in destructive cyberattacks is a critical prelude to imposing more meaningful consequences.
Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft Unveils Artificial Intelligence Course for Government
Through online course materials, the tech giant hopes to help governments better implement the budding tech.
Cybersecurity
Thrift Savings Plan sees uptick in 2FA
TSP users are adopting two-factor authentication, with few opt-outs, officials said.
Modernization
Procurement chiefs are watching the spread of RPA
RPA use across government "is exploding," a top procurement official said.
Cybersecurity
Russia’s Would-Be Windows Replacement Gets a Security Upgrade
For sensitive communications, the Russian government aims to replace the ubiquitous Microsoft operating system with a bespoke flavor of Linux, a sign of the country's growing IT independence.
Digital Government