Modernization
Nielsen pushes CISA, drone authorities
The Homeland Security chief called on Congress to operationalize its cyber arm and give the agency the authority to defend critical infrastructure against drones.
Digital Government
Work-Life Balance Is an Unhealthy Myth
Thinking we can have it all in perfect doses is itself harmful.
Modernization
IT diversity will serve OMB's Cloud Smart strategy
After seven years of federal cloud mandates, we've learned that one size does not fit all.
Ideas
Why Government Gamification Still Matters
Gamification is becoming increasingly important in civilian and defense matters.
Cybersecurity
NIST’s Next Framework Focuses on Protecting Consumers’ Privacy
The Commerce Department agency will begin gathering feedback for a privacy framework at a Texas conference in October.
Digital Government
Automated Government
Federal agencies are ditching busy work to focus on missions.
Modernization
Report: Trump’s Latest Tariffs Will Stunt Cloud Market, Federal Adoption
A 25 percent tariff will lead to higher costs for agencies and might slow U.S. cloud adoption, analysts say.
Digital Government
A New Kind of Labor Movement in Silicon Valley
Employees at Google and elsewhere are protesting their bosses’ business decisions. Will that evolve into a more sustained labor movement?
Modernization
Pentagon Pulls ‘Rapid Cloud Migration’ RFI
The Defense Information Systems Agency did not offer any explanation for the cancelation.
Cybersecurity
Hey Tech Support Scams, Google Is On To You
The tech giant is taking action against this common scheme.
Modernization
Pentagon Extends JEDI Proposal Deadline
In a new filing, the Defense Department pushed the deadline for industry to bid on its JEDI contract to Oct. 9.
People
Senators look to wean agencies off year-end spending sprees
Senate oversight chiefs tell agencies to cool their year-end "use it or lose it" spending.
Digital Government
CBP greets international boaters with app
Customs and Border Protection's online portal for international maritime arrivals is moving to a mobile app.
Digital Government
Your Open Office Might Make You More Active And Less Stressed
Loneliness and isolation can have a real impact on mental health.
Modernization
DOD extends JEDI deadline
The Pentagon has relented somewhat on its full-steam ahead approach to the big-ticket cloud computing infrastructure contract, giving interested parties three more weeks to put together their bids.
Cybersecurity
How to spot a bot
A new report provides a deep dive into the sophisticated behavior and strategies that guide Russian botnet-directed disinformation and influence campaigns.
Digital Government
5 reasons federal agencies are so challenged by identity and access management
The problems surrounding IAM are not specific to the public sector, but they have a critical impact on government.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Bash the President’s Federal Pay Freeze Plan
Plus a familiar face gets confirmed as the Energy Department’s first assistant secretary for cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity
Chinese hacker group targets tech supply chain, report says
New evidence of a Chinese hacking group's links to Beijing could give U.S. investigators new ammunition to crack down on economic espionage and threats to the technology supply chain.
Emerging Tech