Modernization
IRS pushes back on data protection criticisms
Officials cite lower rates of fraudulent tax returns as a mark of improving taxpayer security, but external hacks and internal reviews demonstrate the agency still faces challenges.
Cybersecurity
Why the Russia Fake News Scandal Hasn’t Touched Snapchat
Snapchat is deliberately much stricter than other social media companies about which news outlets it partners with.
Modernization
Twitter's Harassment Problem Is Baked Into Its Design
Many women recently boycotted the social network, protesting its failure as a public sphere where all voices are welcome.
Cybersecurity
The KRACK Security Flaw Affects Everyone. Yes, Even You.
All devices connected to Wi-Fi are vulnerable, a security researcher says.
Modernization
FirstNet Seeks Disaster Response Apps
Developers can submit their emergency response-themed apps for review for the networks' app store.
Ideas
Here’s How to Make Patching Security Holes Easier For Everyone
Enterprise patch management is hard, but here's one way to tackle bring-your-own-device security issues.
Modernization
How Google Home Can Help You Find Your Lost Smartphone
Digital assistant to the rescue!
Modernization
House Passes FITARA Enhancement Act
The bill, which passed 418 to 0, would get rid of some of the sunsetting provisions of the original FITARA.
Modernization
Getting the Most Out of Data Centers
Lessons learned from federal agencies as they shutter old systems.
Emerging Tech
FCC Approves Google's Project Loon to Go to Puerto Rico
Giant floating balloons could help Puerto Rico communicate again.
Digital Government
Congress' Week: Data Breaches, Kaspersky and Murderers with Security Clearances
Amid tackling a series of high-profile data breaches, Congress moved along important IT legislation and aims to address whether criminals are actually getting temporary security clearances.
Modernization
AOL Instant Messenger to World: 'Goodbye!'
The iconic chat service puts up its final away message.
Modernization
FBI data center consolidation takes shape
The FBI began construction of a new data center in Pocatello, Idaho, that will eventually consolidate duties of dozens of its other data facilities.
Modernization
Candidate to lead VA office pledges to push modernization
Agility and modernization are key priorities of the nominee to lead the VA's Office of Enterprise Integration.
Modernization
The CIO and government IT
Two longtime federal IT leaders discuss the pros and cons of elevating agency CIOs in the executive branch power structure.
Modernization
Keep FITARA going
Why it's important to keep iterating on the Federal IT Acquisition Reform Act to meet today's cybersecurity challenges.
Modernization
How to Improve Battery Life for iPhones with iOS 11
The new operating system requires a lot of power.
Modernization
Border tech bill clears Senate committee
A bill to require DHS and components to keep a closer eye on major border security technology acquisitions could soon see a vote in the full Senate.
Digital Government