Digital Government
Survey: Four in Five Industry Tech Execs Favor Federal Privacy Law
Corporate America’s top tech officials favor a privacy law even if they aren’t sure how to adhere to it.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: April 3
The latest news, analysis and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
Expunging Criminal Records Offers Clear Benefits—But Few People Take Advantage
New research finds that automatic expungement of nonviolent criminal records could be a boon for eligible offenders, but few apply when the process is complicated.
Cybersecurity
GSA Adds Crown-Jewel Protection to Cybersecurity Services
The General Services Administration revamped Highly Adaptive Cybersecurity Service offerings with high-value assets in mind.
Digital Government
Senators question IT impact of Census funding
At a Senate hearing, lawmakers raised issues with plans for funding the tech-dependent 2020 Census.
Modernization
After CIO No-Show, Congress Not Confident in VA’s IT Shop
The Veterans Affairs Department earned no goodwill when it declined to testify before a House Veterans’ Affairs subcommittee.
Cybersecurity
FBI needs better data on cyber crime victims
Data used by the FBI's Cyber Division to advise victims of cyber intrusions is unreliable, according to a Justice Department audit.
Modernization
Legacy IT Systems Put the Energy Department at Risk
The department couldn’t quantify the legacy IT on its systems and lacks a comprehensive modernization plan, agency auditors said.
Cybersecurity
Problems with Pentagon’s Classified Data Access Could Put Lives at Risk
A new inspector general report highlights ongoing issues with how military branches are managing their secret network.
Digital Government
OPM Is Giving CIOs More Direct Hiring Authority But Plans To Keep A Watchful Eye
The administration has been gathering feedback on giving agency CIOs more power over direct hiring authorities and plans to publish the final rule soon.
Digital Government
The Race to Code the Curb
Everyone—from ride-hailing cars to delivery trucks to bikes and scooters—wants a piece of the curb. How can smart cities map and manage this precious resource?
Digital Government
Census Officials Say They’re Ready, With or Without Citizenship Question
A year out, preparations are on track to allow responses online, by phone or on paper.
Cybersecurity
The Navy Is Assembling a Hacker Team to Fight Off Small Drones
Engineers, researchers, and hackers will seek ways to protect warships and bases from hobby-type drones modified to kill.
Cybersecurity
How to right-size DHS cyber funding
With proposed cybersecurity funding levels flat for 2020, does the Department of Homeland Security have the resources to protect federal civilian networks?
Digital Government
FCW Insider: April 2
The latest news, analysis and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
Cybersecurity
Misinformation Is Endangering India’s Election
The country’s political parties are spreading propaganda about their opponents to gain votes. It’s working.
Emerging Tech
Interior Doubled Its Use of Drones in 2018
The agency flew more than 10,000 unmanned missions to survey federal land, monitor wildlife and respond to natural disasters.
Emerging Tech