Digital Government
GSA Offers Playbook to Upgrade Legacy IT
The guidance includes both a playbook and investment review process agencies can use in conjunction to “increase the likelihood of success” for modernization or migration efforts to support mission functions.
Cybersecurity
DARPA Funds IoT Malware Detection Project
Researchers developed a way to monitor devices' thermal emissions to detect program irregularities.
Emerging Tech
Can Encryption Protect Government Files Forever?
Suddenly, just like athletes who might initially be able to hide their doping only to later get caught by improved testing standards, the government found itself relying on a protection scheme that could no longer keep hidden its secrets.
Digital Government
DOD Issues Final Rule to Avoid Counterfeit Electronics
Focuses on the careful selection of suppliers and verifying the authenticity of electronic parts
Emerging Tech
NIST Tries to Define ‘Internet of Things’
Technologists can’t really agree on what qualifies as part of that network of devices and sensors.
Digital Government
It’s Official: MEGABYTE Act Signed into Law
Agency CIOs will need to develop comprehensive software licensing policies.
Digital Government
GAO: OMB, Treasury Don't Monitor DATA Act Enough
A new GAO report concludes the lack of oversight could lead agencies to incompletely report finances.
Cybersecurity
White House: Cyber Competitions Could Solve Skills Shortage
Office of Science and Technology Policy experts think contests could help the White House raise awareness about job opportunities.
Digital Government
GSA: ‘A Better Schedule 70’ Ahead
Much of GSA’s improvements to the largest, most widely used acquisition vehicle in government are a result of customer feedback.
Digital Government
Commerce Data Guru Announces Departure
In a post on Medium on Thursday evening, Tyrone Grandison, Commerce’s deputy chief data officer, announced his planned exit nearly exactly a year after he joined the agency.
Cybersecurity
FBI Director: Time to Discuss Encryption Before 'Something Terrible Happens'
"At some point, encryption is going to figure into a major event in this country," Comey said.
Digital Government
Feds Can Ride Uber on the Government's Dime, Obama Administration Decides
GSA issues guidance clarifying federal policy on ride-sharing companies.
Cybersecurity
Should Secret Service Protect Emails of Future Presidents?
Until there is some type of specific intrusion, like the alleged DNC hack, there is nothing the government specifically does to help prevent hack attacks against presidential nominees.
Digital Government
Pentagon Officially Opens Boston DIUx with Eye on Biotech
Carter also added tech heavyweights such as Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos to the Defense Innovation Advisory Board.
Digital Government
OMB Stresses Security in Info Management Update
This is the first time since 2000 the "Circular A-130: Managing Information as a Strategic Resource" has been updated.
Cybersecurity
DISA Wants $9M to Fast Track Cyber Innovations
The agency's Rapid Innovation Fund is pursuing “mature prototypes” of cybersecurity technologies that could be operationalized within two years.
Emerging Tech
Why Federal Agencies Won’t Take Up the Internet of Things Anytime Soon
A new report suggests leadership vacuums and lack of an IoT strategy could hinder adoption.
Digital Government
Spy Chief 'Excited' about Agency’s Modernization Effort
Initial skepticism "has dissipated as we've been able to explain what the purpose is," John Brennan said.
Emerging Tech
White House Boosts Internet of Things with Wireless Research Program
The National Science Foundation research program could help reach greater connectivity.
Ideas