Emerging Tech
DARPA-Funded Work May Help Troops See Around Corners
By setting up multiple sensors, researchers have learned to “see” what’s out of sight.
Ideas
Machine Learning Could Help Chip Away at the Security Clearance Backlog
Augmenting human investigators is a better option than doing reinvestigations less frequently.
Digital Government
Survey: Citizens Favor a More Digital Government
Most of the citizens polled thought digital services are as important or more important than traditional service delivery.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Sept. 21
The latest news, quick hits and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
Modernization
White House Wants More Input Before Finalizing New Government Research Center Structure
Officials are pondering the next steps as they sift through initial feedback on the proposed GEAR Center.
Emerging Tech
Inside the Search Engine That Spots Traffickers, Terrorists and Money Launderers
Rooted in DARPA research, the tool shines light on the darkest corners of the internet.
Cybersecurity
U.S. To Go on Offense in Cyberspace, Bolton Says
The strategy comes shortly after a directive that reduced interagency checks before a U.S. cyber strike.
Emerging Tech
Pentagon Declares War on Scooters
After seven rental scooters were abandoned at the Pentagon following this year’s September 11 remembrances, police say they will begin impounding the unauthorized rides. Bikes, too.
Cybersecurity
Symantec Fighting Copycat Election Websites
The company wants to catch fake websites before they make off with your personal information.
Digital Government
Is social media ready for the 2018 elections?
Facebook and other firms have self-imposed regulations to address political advertising and misinformation, but the effectiveness of those steps remains untested.
Cybersecurity
White House rolls out new national cyber strategy
The Trump administration's long-awaited cyber strategy promises a more aggressive willingness to use offensive operations against nation-states and criminal groups in the digital domain.
Cybersecurity
Company That Pushed Hackers Out of DNC Now Protecting Government Systems
CrowdStrike is authorized to protect ‘moderate impact level’ cloud-based government systems.
Modernization
Tech sleuthing helped FBI probe at federal observatory
The National Solar Observatory's IT staff and wifi network were instrumental in tracking down an alleged child pornographer, according to FBI documents.
Emerging Tech
NASA’s Beloved Mars Rovers Are Having a Rough Year
One was felled by a dust storm. And now the other has been sidelined by a technical glitch.
Cybersecurity
Wyden wants better cyber protections for lawmakers, staff
Congressional cybersecurity personnel may be barred from using appropriated funds to protect the personal email and devices of members and staff, according to a letter by Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.).
Cybersecurity
SEC shuffle: CIO, top cyber adviser to step down
The personnel moves come as the agency looks to FireEye for cyber forensic support.
Emerging Tech
Watch a Space Robot Capture a Runaway Satellite With its Net
Space debris like an errant satellite can pose a risk to other things in orbit.
Digital Government