Cybersecurity
FBI Stands Firm on ‘Going Dark’ Problem While Acknowledging Inflated Data
The bureau may have overstated by three times or more the number of encrypted devices it couldn’t access last year.
Policy
Pentagon Bans Personal Devices from Classified Areas
That includes phones, smartwatches and other devices that can transmit, store and receive data.
Cybersecurity
Google Chrome Plug-In Informs You Whenever Hackers Have Your Password
But can they ward off hackers themselves?
Digital Government
Trump can't block Twitter critics, judge rules
A federal judge took the side of First Amendment advocates and blocked social media users in a ruling that sets limits on what public officials can do to curate their Twitter accounts.
Acquisition
CDM acquisition gets simpler
The General Services Administration is building more flexibility into the acquisition vehicles for cybersecurity services that are part of the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation Program.
People
CIOs push back on FITARA scores
Officials at two agencies with low Federal IT Acquisition Reform Act grades pushed back on their scores and outlined their future modernization plans before a House panel.
Digital Government
A Former Nike Engineer Has a Simple Strategy for Getting Creatives Out of a Rut
It's time to question things you normally wouldn’t question.
Emerging Tech
The Surprising Company Beating Apple and Google in Mobile Payments
Nothing motivates people quite like coffee.
Digital Government
U.S. Digital Service Will Teach You How to Buy the Latest Tech
Federal employees can learn best practices for digital procurement in a new certification program.
Artificial Intelligence
A County Using Amazon’s Facial Recognition Worried About Giving Off “A Big Brother Vibe”
The county has reportedly used the facial recognition tools about 20 times per day.
Modernization
Pentagon cracks down on personal mobile devices
Under a new policy, Defense employees and contractors are restricted from bringing their personal mobile devices into secure areas designated for processing, handling and discussion of classified information.
Ideas
Let’s Flip the Script on Customer Experience
Customer experience is about more than customer satisfaction.
People
USDS to certify new acquisition specialty
The U.S. Digital Service is adding a digital services contracting certification to create a cadre of "technology acquisition mavericks."
Cybersecurity
What has DHS learned from phases 1 and 2 of CDM?
Halfway through a four-phase implementation, feds running the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program want to retool the process to ensure the back half runs smoother than the front half did.
Emerging Tech
We Need a DARPA-Like Program for Veterans’ Problems, Experts Say
Dedicating funds to veterans’ health care needs could bring more products to market faster, experts told Congress.
People
Vacancies Act rules won't hold up Wilkie nomination
The leaders of the Senate committee who will hold the confirmation hearing for Robert Wilkie to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs said they didn't expect the nominee's status as acting head of department to be a problem.
Cybersecurity
Two Senators Want More Info From FCC On Fake Net Neutrality Comments
The lawmakers were among the millions who had their identities stolen to make fraudulent comments.
Modernization
Questions remain on Energy's cyber shop
There is bipartisan support to fund the Energy Department's new cybersecurity office, some on Capitol Hill want more tangibles.
Policy
House Passes Bill to Keep Tabs on VA’s Health Records Modernization
Lawmakers plan to keep a close eye on the implementation of the $10 billion project.
Digital Government