Emerging Tech
How to Remove Your Phone Number From Facebook
The social media giant does allow you to do this.
Modernization
Meet the Marines' new CIO
Brig. Gen. Lorna Mahlock talks about how the service is looking to gain technical advantage.
Modernization
12 Companies Tapped For Phase II of Agriculture’s Centers of Excellence Journey
The real work begins as a dozen companies sign on to implement the modernization strategies developed in the first phase of the program.
Modernization
Defense Agencies Want a Help Desk Vendor That’s Just the Right Size
The new back-office support services will be split into virtualized and on-premise help desks.
Digital Government
Nextgov Names James Hanson as Publisher
Hanson will be Nextgov’s first publisher, and will lead business development, product planning and client relations.
Cybersecurity
That Sign Telling You How Fast You’re Driving May Be Spying On You
These common roadside devices could be capturing your license plate data.
Digital Government
The First Two Questions to Ask When Your Team Is Struggling
Problems can arise as teams grow and change.
Digital Government
By the Numbers: Federal Agencies Face Uneven Struggle Hiring Young Tech Talent
At one civilian agency, IT pros over 60 years old outnumber their under 30 colleagues 19 to one.
Emerging Tech
The Web Is Broken, So Its Founder Is Taking Another Stab at It
Tim Berners-Lee believes people should control their own data.
Digital Government
Elon Musk and Tesla Reach Settlement
Musk and Tesla have settled the SEC’s securities fraud lawsuit. The outcome feels like the end of an era for Musk.
Digital Government
Think tank alums look to build tech expertise for Congress
A new private-sector resource hub is hoping to reverse Congress' declining institutional knowledge of technology issues.
Digital Government
FAA cracks down on rogue drones
The Federal Aviation Administration is taking a hard line with drone operators whose aircraft enter disaster areas and other prohibited airspace.
Artificial Intelligence
Shutdown Averted, Congress Barrels Toward November
The House passed a slew of tech and cyber bills last week, but Homeland Security’s top cyber priority is still waiting in the Senate.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Oct. 1
Top stories, quick hits and more from FCW's reporters and editors.
Cybersecurity
It's Been a Bad Week for Facebook
In addition to a massive data breach, Facebook is in trouble for targeting ads using security information.
Cybersecurity
Border Agency Didn’t Secure Drone Surveillance Video, Photos for 2 Years
An auditor’s report found major security and privacy deficiencies in Customs and Border Protection’s drone surveillance program.
Digital Government
Social Security Administration CIO Needs Stronger Authority, Watchdog says
The agency’s top tech official weighs in on budget and information security processes but has little role in other mandated responsibilities.
Digital Government
The U.S. Government Just Sued Elon Musk for Misleading Investors About Taking Tesla Private
The case turns on charges that Musk was either reckless or knowingly issued false statements.
Digital Government