Digital Government
What One Tech-Focused Lawmaker Says Stands in the Way of Modernization
Rep. Gerry Connolly renewed his call for the federal chief information officer and chief technology officer positions to be filled.
Modernization
Little progress on IT governance, says NASA IG
An oversight body found little change in IT governance at NASA four years after a critical report and wonders if the space agency can effectively oversee its IT assets.
Digital Government
Mash Up Library of Congress Data, Maybe Win $5,000
The Library of Congress launched a new data competition searching for new ways to use legislative data sets from Congress.gov.
Digital Government
Don’t Bet Against the Baltimore-Washington Area in Amazon’s HQ2 Search
The region put in multiple bids: one from D.C., one from Baltimore and a joint proposal from two Northern Virginia counties.
Modernization
The White House IT report sounds good, but funding is still needed
To truly transform federal IT, agencies will need more than just reallocated resources.
Modernization
Apple Responds to Face ID Controversy
The tech giant has a lot of questions to answer.
Modernization
A New iPhone App Finds and Protects All the Sexy Photos on Your Device
Artificial intelligence can help with this delicate problem.
Modernization
Graves: When MGT passes, modernization plans are ready
With the expected passage and funding of the MGT Act, Graves said that funneling resources to address the greatest vulnerabilities is the overarching goal.
Cybersecurity
At High-Risk for Being Hacked? Google Offers Special Security Program.
Some users might want to stay extra safe.
Modernization
Microsoft Cloud Can Now Host Classified Pentagon Data
The Defense Department will be able to send data that requires a secret-level security clearance to view to the company’s cloud.
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