Cybersecurity
Will Top Cyber Talent Join the Trump Team? Jury’s Out
Some experts say patriotism will trump anxiety about the outsider candidate. Others are less sure.
Digital Government
Congressional Wins That Could Shape Trump's IT Agenda
IT modernization champion Will Hurd was re-elected in Texas' 23rd district.
Emerging Tech
Watchdog: IRS Needs To Pay More Attention to Bitcoin
Citizens could be using virtual currencies to avoid paying taxes.
Cybersecurity
Best Practices Out Soon to Connect Companies, Ethical Hackers
Companies should state clearly when they won’t sue ethical hackers for sharing vulnerabilities, draft guidance states.
Oversight
Congressional Races Federal Employees Should Watch
The outcomes of these match-ups could affect agencies' budgets, civil servants' pay and benefits, and more.
Cybersecurity
The Long and Winding Road Ahead for IoT Security
In one sense, the Mirai bots did the world a favor by attacking now.
Cybersecurity
Virus Shuts Down Hospitals, Microsoft and Google's Zero Day Spat, and the Shadow Brokers Resurface
It's just another week in Threatwatch.
Emerging Tech
Federal Government Revises Its Big Plans for Little Tech
National Science and Technology Council updated its nanotechnology strategic plan this week.
Digital Government
How Agency Data Turned into 3-D Maps of the Oceans
Anyone with a web browser can click on sections of the ocean to discover key variables like salinity, temperature and oxygen levels.
Cybersecurity
No, the National Guard Can’t ‘Secure’ the Election
By design, the role of the military in voting-related activities is highly limited. Proposed legislation may change that.
Cybersecurity
Governors Defend Election Infrastructure Amid Hacking Fears
National Governors Association leaders cite cyber testing and the decentralized voting system.
Digital Government
After Criticism, 18F Charts Next Steps
The first priority is to right the cost-recovery issues highlighted first by GAO and the IG, according to GSA Administrator Denise Turner Roth.
Cybersecurity
Report: Government’s Zero Days Arsenal is in the Dozens
The Columbia University report advocates more transparency about the government review process for previously unknown computer vulnerabilities.
Digital Government
White House Launches Federal Software Code's New Home
U.S. Chief Information Officer Tony Scott unveiled Code.gov on Thursday.
Emerging Tech
Education Dept. Seeks Virtual Reality, Video Game Devs for Next-Gen Tech
The department is hosting a $680,000 challenge for virtual and augmented reality ideas.
Cybersecurity
Ohio Taps National Guard Cyber Unit to Help Secure Elections
It’s another part of the state's election contingency plans, which also include additional paper ballots and paper versions of the voter registration lists.
Digital Government
GPO Gets New Acting CIO
Tracee Boxley is replacing former CIO Chuck Riddle, who moved to SEC.
Modernization
Report: 97% of Government Has an IT Plan
Agency plans include ubiquitous mobility and connectivity.
Cybersecurity
Government’s Auditor Passes Own IT Audit
The Government Accountability Office is properly wiping its defunct electronics of sensitive data, an inspector general review finds.
Cybersecurity