Emerging Tech
Leidos’ Post-Deal Identity
Leidos isn't just doubling in size; it's expanding the customers it serves.
Emerging Tech
The Military Is Genetically Modifying Bacteria to Make Even Tinier Computers
The biosynthetic microbe could wire future nanoelectronics after Navy-funded researchers supercharged its conductivity.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Attack NSA, Take Advantage of Linux Flaw and Post House Democrats’ Personal Details
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Cybersecurity
Yup! NSA Got Hacked
Internal documents appear to confirm this week’s leak came from the agency.
Emerging Tech
Why Adopt IPv6? NTIA Wants Your Thoughts
The internet of things will necessitate faster IPv6 adoption.
Emerging Tech
Virtual Reality Could Show New Food Inspectors What Slaughterhouses Really Look Like
The Food Safety and Inspection Service's CTO thinks virtual reality could change training and recruitment.
Digital Government
Tips for the FBI (or Any Organization) For Hiring a Data Scientist
There are different types of data scientists, so agencies need to be clear on what their needs.
Emerging Tech
Video: How Navy’s Augmented Reality Helmet Brings Underwater Missions into Focus
A look at the Navy's Ironman helmet.
Digital Government
Transportation Department’s Fix for Airlines’ Tech Problems is To Do Nothing
“Airlines are already highly motivated to avoid situations like Delta is experiencing,” the agency said in a emailed statement
Emerging Tech
NASA Just Released 1,000 Weirdly Beautiful Mars Photos
The results are the images created by the High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment camera, the highest-resolution instrument equipped on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.
Cybersecurity
IG Reminds DOD of Access Control Weakness
DOD IG opted to describe, not assess, the department's cyber policies.
Cybersecurity
FBI Wants Cyber Analytics Systems That Keep Humans In Control
Investigators need tools to let them drill into terabytes of data.
Digital Government
Alliant 2 Deadline Extended
New proposal deadlines will be Sept. 13 for Alliant 2 Unrestricted and Sept. 12 for Alliant 2 Small Business.
Modernization
Visualizing the State of Global Internet Connectivity
Two maps illustrate disparities in access across the world.
Emerging Tech
3 Gigabit Cities Using High-Speed Broadband for Civic Engagement
Next Century Cities just gave Raleigh, Austin and Louisville $30,000 and will provide technical assistance to get their innovative, repeatable projects off the ground.
Digital Government
In 44 Days, America Will No Longer Oversee the Internet’s Naming System
On Aug. 16, NTIA signed off on the final step in handing over its responsibility for the domain-name system.
Digital Government
Stanford's 'Hacking for Defense' Class Expands to Diplomacy
The class unleashed engineering grad students on national security problems.
Cybersecurity
Commerce's Cyber Hit List: Third-Party Apps, Phishing
CISO Rod Turk said the department is focused on collaboration between bureaus.
Emerging Tech
Video: The Tech That Drives Tesla's Autopilot
Together, the tech enables Tesla’s self-driving autopilot function, which the company calls a “driver assistance tool.”
Emerging Tech