Cybersecurity
DHS Plans To Formalize Bug Disclosure Policy
The policy will make it easier for computer researchers to share hackable vulnerabilities they find in Homeland Security systems.
Modernization
Feds Need To Be Pirates, Not Ninjas, Says Defense Health Official
Defense Health Agency's David Cooper urged his fellow feds to embrace pirate principles—at least when it comes to mobile apps.
Digital Government
Google Maps Unveils Tool to Locate Drug Disposal Sites
The company hopes it will play a part in reducing opioid use.
Podcasts
Critical Update: Securing Elections And Diversifying The Cyber Workforce
In a special episode, Nextgov speaks with DHS cyber lead Jeanette Manfra about the government’s cyber priorities and challenges.
Policy
Lawmakers Want to Boost Their Tech-Savvy By Reviving Defunct Office
They want to reopen the Office of Technology Assessment, a research group that once kept Congress up to date on emerging technology.
Cybersecurity
What the latest defense bill has to say about cyber
After a key subcommittee markup, the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act is now headed for the full House Armed Services Committee.
People
EPA's Pruitt grilled over management, ethics concerns
Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt faced tough questions from lawmakers about questionable expenditures and management style.
Cybersecurity
DHS cyber strategy to land by mid-May
Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen told lawmakers the agency was looking at how to get into the bug bounty business.
Cybersecurity
The Internet’s Core Infrastructure Was Hacked to Steal Ethereum From a Popular Wallet Service
The attackers exploited vulnerabilities in two basic internet protocols that route traffic around the world.
Modernization
With No Permanent Leadership, VA Forges Ahead on $16 Billion Health Records Effort
The Veterans Affairs Department will press on with its electronic health records contract without a permanent secretary or chief information officer.
Digital Government
USDS in action
Steve Kelman digs into the actual mechanics of a U.S. Digital Service team's partnership with a particular agency.
Cybersecurity
A Loud Noise Knocked Out Computers That Run Stock Exchanges Across Northern Europe
The noise came from an errant fire prevention system.
Cybersecurity
Government Leads Major Industries In Email Security
Government email security has surged since an October mandate from the Homeland Security Department.
Cybersecurity
Senate turf wars are stalling DHS cyber re-org, lawmaker says
Legislation to rename and reorganize the National Protection and Programs Directorate is meeting resistance from other lawmakers and committees concerned about their oversight purviews.
People
Uncertainty at VA after nominee withdraws
With White House physician Adm. Ronny Jackson's withdrawal, VA watchers are wondering what's next for the agency and its planned $16 billion health IT modernization project.
Digital Government
Trump’s H-1B Curbs Are Putting Off Foreign Students And Choking the U.S. Economy
The growing uncertainty over visas is impacting colleges and universities.
Modernization
One of the Pentagon’s Worldwide Networks Is About to Get 10x Faster
The Defense Information Systems Agency announced its plan to increase bandwidth for one of its mission-critical networks.
Cybersecurity
Gmail Unveils Security Features To Protect You From Hackers and Spies
Confidential mode could be popular with those concerned with privacy.
Policy
Defense Bill Would Send Military Reinforcements to DHS’ Cyber Mission
The bill would also transfer most of DISA’s network defense responsibilities to U.S. Cyber Command.
Digital Government