Cybersecurity
Democratic Senate Shuffle Could Aid Encryption Advocates on Intel Committee
Incoming ranking member Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., supports a committee to examine long-term encryption compromises.
Digital Government
GSA Wants Transaction-Level Purchasing Data
A new rule would change reporting requirements for contractors.
Digital Government
Connolly Worries About Civilian Agencies Under Trump's Plans
The Virginia representative questions the impact of a federal hiring freeze and proposed tax plan.
Cybersecurity
Alleged Hacktivist Lauri Love to Face Trial in U.S.
Love has 14 days to appeal the decision and is expected to do so.
Emerging Tech
Mass Use of Driverless Cars Still 'Years Off,' Official Says
Still, traditional and self-driving cars may co-exist on the roads for decades.
Emerging Tech
Join Us Nov. 30 for the Digital Citizen Summit
Learn from Uber and other agencies' efforts.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Threats as Severe as Terrorism Threats, NIST Official Says
NIST Systems Security Engineering guidance urges putting security in upfront and not relying on cyber hygiene.
Modernization
GSA to Offer Cloud-Based Contract Writing System Next Year
The pay-as-you-go system will offer guidance as well as reduce costs, according to GSA.
Digital Government
CIOs, Time to Be ‘Enabler in Chief’ Instead of ‘Constrainer in Chief’
What’s required of today’s government CIOs?
Cybersecurity
Google, Amazon Urge Trump to Support Strong Encryption
The president-elect has generally opposed encryption that keeps out law enforcement.
Cybersecurity
Thousands of Government, Military Addresses in Adult Friend Finder Hookup Site Breach
It’s not clear how many of the addresses are genuine, the site that reported the breach says.
Artificial Intelligence
Tech That Will Change the Customer Experience Game
Forrester Research expects augmented and virtual reality will be customer experience game-changers.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Go Post-Election Phishing, Turn Off Heat in Finland and Steal Cash From UK Bank
This week's hackers dip their toes into cyber-physical shenanigans.
Modernization
Report: FBI Can Unlock Most Devices
The bureau can access the data on most of the smartphones and laptops it encounters during investigations, according to a report.
Cybersecurity
NIST to Small Businesses: Protect Your Networks
Small businesses could provide hackers with an entry into larger ones.
Cybersecurity
Background Check Chief: 2 Years Before Next-Gen Network Up and Running
The agency aims to launch a simpler public interface in the interim.
Digital Government
What Are President-Elect Trump’s Positions on Tech and Innovation?
While most of the real estate mogul's tech speak “has lots of implications for the private sector, it’s a bit of a blank slate when it comes to government tech.”
Cybersecurity