Cybersecurity
DHS Plans to Rejigger Government’s Cyber Sensor System for Move to Cloud
The government’s current system of Einstein cyber threat sensors isn’t well-suited to the scale and complexity of cloud systems.
Emerging Tech
Google Streamlines Search Data Controls
This change could be in response to some recent controversies.
Modernization
Amazon Is 'Fueling' ICE Deportations, a New Report Says
The report compiles information from contracts, lobbying data and other government and corporate records.
Digital Government
For State CIO Leadership, Strong Communication Is More Important Than Tech Expertise
Major takeaways from NASCIO’s annual survey of state chief information officers.
Cybersecurity
DOD extends and expands bug bounty program
The Department of Defense and the Digital Defense Services have awarded another set of contracts under its $34 million bug bounty program to cover sensitive hardware and physical assets.
Cybersecurity
DOD Invests $34 Million in Hack the Pentagon Expansion
The new contract adds a third vendor and allows agencies to tap pre-vetted hackers throughout a product’s life cycle.
Digital Government
Federal CIO: 'AI is a priority of this entire administration'
Artificial intelligence is foundational to the ongoing work of improving government data quality, federal CIO Suzette Kent said at an Oct. 24 technology conference.
Digital Government
A necessary plan for managing privacy risk
As a well-engineered blueprint, NIST's privacy framework will provide voluntary guidelines for managing privacy risk, furthering protections and delivering practical tools that still allow for continued U.S. innovation.
Cybersecurity
NSA official: new U.S. cyberwar policy isn't the 'Wild West'
Rob Joyce, former White House cyber coordinator, said the Trump administration's new cyber warfare policy is more "thoughtful" than some might think.
Ideas
Modernizing Government IT Starts with Data
When thinking about IT modernization, organizations too often think at an application level.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Oct. 24
Top stories, quick hits and more from FCW's reporters and editors.
Cybersecurity
Survey: Federal Managers Support CDM More Than Implementers
Tech implementers are far less likely to consider the Homeland Security Department’s cyber program effective than their managers—either in its current or final form.
Emerging Tech
DHS Funds Tech That Lets Emergency Vehicles Talk to Nearby Cars
The goal is to avoid collisions.
Cybersecurity
Mozilla Tests Firefox VPN Service
The popular browser is seeing whether users will pay a monthly fee for extra privacy.
Cybersecurity
DHS Preps Extra Cyber Support for States with Close Midterm Races
The tightness of an election is just one factor in where the Homeland Security Department will field its Election Day cybersecurity teams.
Digital Government
Official: Upcoming Data Strategy Shouldn’t Mean More Work for Feds
The strategy’s action items will focus on how agencies can make better use of the data and programs already in place.
Acquisition
GSA taps AI to review contract solicitations
The Solicitation Review Tool, long in development, would leverage artificial intelligence to ensure that federal contracts posted online comply with disability rules.
Modernization
Navy recognizes electromagnetic battlespace
The Navy announced it has elevated the electromagnetic spectrum to a battlespace domain, joining cyber, land, sea, air and space.
Emerging Tech