Cybersecurity
ATF ballistics database would get budget bump
An underused national ballistics database would get a shot in the arm under the administration's FY19 budget proposal.
Cybersecurity
Intel chiefs: No direction from Trump on election security
At a Senate hearing, three intelligence chiefs acknowledged the White House has not specifically directed them to dedicate resources towards securing election infrastructure, but told lawmakers they are still focused on addressing the issue.
Ideas
What It Takes to Become a Cyber Expert
Former federal Chief Information Security Officer Greg Touhill shares what it takes to become a cyber expert.
People
Experts fear Trump budget shortchanges Census
As the Census Bureau looks down the home stretch toward the 2020 population count, experts say the proposed $3.8 billion FY 2019 budget isn't enough.
Cybersecurity
Agencies Still Lag on Email Security One Month Past Deadline
Many agencies that have added the protection to their email domains haven’t configured it properly.
Artificial Intelligence
The U.S. Air Force’s Next AI Project is About to Kick Into High Gear
Dubbed Data to Decision, it aims to fuse just about every potential source of information.
Digital Government
The Latest Brain Hack to Get Ahead in Silicon Valley: Flashcards
It's one way to keep up with the rapid pace of change.
Digital Government
Trump Budget Gouges Non-Defense R&D by 19 Percent
Meanwhile, Pentagon researchers will get an extra $13.5 billion to play with.
Cybersecurity
Trump 2019 Budget Boosts Cyber Spending But Cuts Research
The budget also moves DHS cyber research out of the science and tech division.
Digital Government
Donald Trump Wants to Shut Down the International Space Station and Get Ready for Private Space
Funding would be cutoff in 2025.
Digital Government
VA wants new budget line for commercial health record
The Trump administration plans to establish a $1.2 billion account for modernizing electronic health record management at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Digital Government
Non-traditional IT contractors unite to watch each other's backs
Steve Kelman writes that the nascent Digital Services Coalition could change industry collaboration -- if its members can preserve the culture of trust.
Digital Government
Big Deal: General Dynamics Buys CSRA
General Dynamics just became an even bigger player in the federal IT space with its purchase of CSRA.
People
White House looks to cut workforce, civilian-side funding
As part of its $4.4 trillion budget proposal, the White House is looking to cut retirement benefits for feds and take steps to peg pay to performance.
Digital Government
Trump budget stresses modernization, cyber
The administration rolls out a $210 million IT modernization fund and puts cybersecurity front and center in its $4.4 trillion budget request.
Cybersecurity
Cryptojacking Scheme Affects U.S. And U.K. Government Websites
The websites were forced to mine the cryptocurrency Monero.
Digital Government
Trump Budget Calls for Slight Increase In IT Spending
The president’s 2019 budget proposal includes $45.8 billion for IT infrastructure and services, with $210 million for the Technology Modernization Fund.
Artificial Intelligence
'Wouldn’t It Be Great If We Could Shoot Someone in the Face at 200 Kilometers?'
What the U.S. Air Force wants out of artificial intelligence — and an exclusive look into its next project to fuse everything.
Acquisition
DIUx gets a big boost in FY19 budget
The administration signals its commitment to changing DOD's acquisition and IT culture by more than doubling its proposed investment in the Defense Innovation Unit Experimental.
Cybersecurity