Cybersecurity
ZTE Kerfuffle Shows Cybersecurity Doesn’t Operate in a Vacuum
Lawmakers have decried the president’s efforts to reverse a ban on a Chinese telecom, citing security fears, but there’s a lot more at stake.
Digital Government
Lawmakers to NIH: Is Tech Stressing Out Our Kids?
Legislators also push back on the White House eliminating its cyber adviser and reverse bans on Chinese phone maker ZTE.
Digital Government
Ask What Your Company Can Do For You, Says Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella
"For me, it comes down to being in touch, deeply in touch, with what gives you purpose.”
Cybersecurity
Is Telegram Secure? French Terror Arrest Raises New Questions About Messaging App
It’s not clear that French police cracked the app’s encryption. But ISIS and other user groups are becoming wary.
Policy
Trump Reportedly Asked the U.S. Postal Service to Charge Amazon Double
Following through on the demands could ultimately prove disastrous for USPS.
Digital Government
Census Bureau Goes Tech Shopping for 2020 Count
The bureau is looking for help with background vetting, app testing and other prep for the decennial.
Digital Government
Trump’s Pick to Lead VA Is a Surprise to Many, Including the Nominee
Robert Wilkie has been serving in the job in an acting capacity since March.
Cybersecurity
Google Is Turning Up the Pressure On Sites To Adopt HTTPS
A simple switch to make browsing safer.
Digital Government
Senate Dems push administration on Census director
The Census Bureau has been without a confirmed director for almost a year, and 21 Senate Democrats are urging Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to put forward a qualified candidate.
Emerging Tech
If We End Up Sitting Around in Self-Driving Cars Watching Ads, Google Is Going to Make Billions
The race to providing autonomous vehicle experiences is far from over, however.
People
GSA previews $2.5 billion payroll acquisition
The General Services Administration is looking to acquire a commercial software solution for government payroll.
Digital Government
Bill to preserve ZTE sanctions clears committee
An amendment designed to block Trump's proposed rollback of sanctions against Chinese telecom firm ZTE passed its first legislative hurdle.
Artificial Intelligence
How NATO’s Transformation Chief Is Pushing the Alliance to Keep Up in AI
Experimental robot medics and autonomy-driven base protection highlight NATO’s race to keep up with China, Russia, and the U.S. in emerging technology.
Cybersecurity
Agencies poised to hit CDM dashboard goal
Activity around a critical federal cybersecurity program is heating up, with DHS and Congress hoping to see major progress on key goals by summer 2018.
Digital Government
Report: How HHS Buried Information About the Affordable Care Act
A transparency group analyzed the removal and demotion of information related to Obamacare on a federal website.
People
Trump picks Wilkie to lead VA
Acting Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie is being tapped for the top job at the agency.
Ideas
How to Boost Border Security While Protecting Privacy
Artificial intelligence will be a powerful tool for border control agencies, but security must be built in at every level to protect privacy.
Artificial Intelligence
How NATO’s Transformation Chief Is Pushing the Alliance to Keep Up in AI
Experimental robot medics and autonomy-driven base protection highlight NATO’s race to keep up with China, Russia, and the U.S. in emerging technology.
Modernization
VA Signs $10 Billion Health Records Contract With Cerner
VA will formally pursue the same health records platform as the Pentagon.
Policy