Cybersecurity
Is DC's Subway Ready for a Cyberattack?
Only five days into 2017, Metro experienced its first meltdown of the year as a computer glitch left its control center unable to communicate with tracks for about 10 minutes.
Digital Government
Here's Why Defense IT Firms Should Brace for Merger Mania
Companies that excel in emerging technologies—like cloud computing and internet of things—will be prime targets.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Engage in WhatsApp Wi-Fi Scam; N.H. Health Data Breach and SOCOM Staff Leak
Another busy week in Threatwatch, Nextgov's regularly updated index of cyber incidents.
Digital Government
Congress Wraps First Week with Muslim Registry, H1-B Visa and Innovation Fellow Bills
One week into the 115th Congress, and there’s already plenty of legislation for the tech community to track.
Digital Government
Pentagon Acquisition Reorganization Could Help Fight Adversaries
The NDAA breaks down a major acquisition role into two parts.
Digital Government
Why Procurement Officials Shouldn't Fear Debriefings
Post-award meetings help unsuccessful companies learn how to perform better next time.
Digital Government
White House Leaves Trump a Tech To-Do List
The Office of Science and Technology's exit memo features many recommendations to keep the country's tech edge.
Emerging Tech
Now You Can Search For Every Social Media Posting Created by Obama's White House
Several searchable archives went live Thursday.
Cybersecurity
Intel Leaders Shoot Back at Trump’s Mean Tweets
The president-elect’s tweets mocking the intelligence community crossed a line between healthy skepticism and disparagement, leaders suggested.
Digital Government
What Chief Innovation Officers Mean To Tech Contractors
It signals a willingness to invest in emerging technology.
Cybersecurity
Get Silicon Valley Execs Out of Government Cyber, Major Report Urges
The Trump administration should also take a harder line on encryption and renegotiate a major cybercrime convention, according to the report from lawmakers and cyber experts.
Digital Government
Expect Tough Fight for a Piece of the Growing $6B Health IT Market
Defense and Veterans Affairs departments likely will drive increased spending, according to one analyst.
Modernization
Lawmakers Face Big Fines for Livestreaming
A resolution in the House rules package adds punishment for members who broadcast from the chamber floor.
Modernization
GSA Wants Disruptive Tech for Shared Services
“This is an important step toward understanding how we can change the way government does business internally," according to one official.
Digital Government
Pentagon Wants Power Scavenger to Recharge Troops' Batteries
The device would need to be lightweight and wearable.
Emerging Tech
Your Necklace Could Soon Be Testing Your Blood Alcohol Content
NIH is looking for wearable alcohol sensors.
Digital Government
White House Effort Wants to Use Data to Kick Out Invasive Species
An executive order signed earlier this month directed agencies to invest in data tactics to prevent invasive species from entering.
Emerging Tech
Even Space Stations Need to Replace Batteries
Expedition 50 astronauts are prepping for spacewalks to upgrade the space station's batteries.
Digital Government
Report: 'We the People' Online Petitions Don’t Do All That Much
White House's online petition platform has seen 38.5 million signatures on over 473,000 petitions.
Cybersecurity