Cybersecurity
How info sharing can get unstuck
The federal government has become more vocal about the need for cybersecurity public-private partnerships, particularly around information sharing.
Emerging Tech
The First Smartphone App to Detect Actual Heart Attacks Probably Won’t Be Apple’s
This app could detect a type of heart attack caused by complete blockage of an artery.
Cybersecurity
DOD CIO lags in implementing cyber law
Congress passed landmark cybersecurity legislation in late 2015, but Pentagon agencies have a spotty record of implementation, according to a watchdog report.
Digital Government
Infosys Is Crowdsourcing Employee Feedback to Improve Its Managers
Using an online platform betters the “frequency, ease, and measurement of this feedback."
Digital Government
Amazon’s Next Headquarters Are in New York City and Crystal City, Virginia
The company plans to evenly divide 50,000 new jobs between the two cities.
People
A civic tech summer fellow becomes a full-time fed
Steve Kelman reports that Coding it Forward is turning temporary college-break postings into longer-term public service commitments.
Cybersecurity
FCW Insider: Nov. 13
Top stories, quick hits and more from FCW's reporters and editors.
Modernization
VA is Looking for a Platform to Track Talent and Spot Future Leaders
Employees also would use the system as a one-stop shop for professional development services.
Emerging Tech
The Pentagon is Spending Big on RFID Tech
The military is spending millions on RFID to track supplies, vehicles and other shipments, and recently exercised a second option on a $102 million RFID contract.
Modernization
GSA to Expand Beyond Phones for Mobility Solutions
The updated special item number will include mobile security, app development and vetting and more, instead of just carriers and devices.
Emerging Tech
Google Chrome to Start Warning Users if Sites Might Bill Them
Your monthly bills are already expensive enough.
Emerging Tech
How Baltimore and Tulsa Are Using Data to Foster Community
“The great thing people need to understand about data—and this was the incorrect understanding I had at first—is it is not about efficiency,” said Tulsa’s mayor.
Emerging Tech
Jack Dorsey Thinks Twitter Needs to Gauge the Intent of Fake News Before Taking Action
It is unclear how Twitter plans on identifying the intent behind specific tweets.
Digital Government
VA.gov relaunches as front door to benefits, services
The digital services team at VA is managing an effort to unify agency offerings under a single online umbrella.
Digital Government
A New Congress Brings New Tech Priorities and Increased Oversight
The midterm elections also left a big cyber vacancy on the Senate Homeland Security Committee.
Cybersecurity
The DEA And ICE Are Hiding Surveillance Cameras In Streetlights
It’s unclear where the streetlight cameras have been installed, or where the next deployments will take place.
Emerging Tech
These Brutal Reviews of Facebook’s Portal Device Show Why No One Wants it in Their Home
Facebook insists that it’s not listening or watching the whole time, but many don't believe the company.
Digital Government