Emerging Tech
Neuroscience Computing Boot Camp Aims to Ignite Interest for Brain Research
Representatives argued in favor of a National Brain Observatory, dedicated to neuroscience.
Emerging Tech
Justice Department Plans Major Office Tech Upgrade
DOJ envisions an “office of the future,” which would revamp much of the technology agency employees use.
Cybersecurity
Here’s Everything the White House Says It’s Done on Cyber in 2015
The administration’s 30-day cybersecurity sprint officially wrapped up Sunday.
Cybersecurity
By the Numbers: Victims of the OPM Hack
OPM now says it’s “highly likely” hackers made off with background check forms on all individuals who underwent a background investigation since 2000.
Cybersecurity
Senator Wants Watchdog to Poke Around for More Flaws in OPM’s Security Clearance Systems
A legislator said he wants the IG to have “unfettered access” to OPM's security clearance system.
Cybersecurity
Post-Breach, Interior Has Mandated Computer Users Sign On with Smart Cards
The majority of individuals with high-level control over Interior data and networks needed only a password to log in.
Artificial Intelligence
How Do We Stop Artificial Intelligence from Overpowering Humans?
Legislation could help protect humankind before AI dominates the world, experts say.
Emerging Tech
This NASA Software Aims to Make the Skies a Little Bit More Organized
The tool is expected to help air traffic controllers better manage the spacing between each aircraft as they make their final descent.
Emerging Tech
Project Sidekick is About to Bring Holograms into Space
Astronauts aboard the ISS will soon have a new way of looking at things.
Modernization
E-Government Successes: In Singapore, It Takes Just Minutes to File Your Taxes
The island nation has recently started launching a wave of innovative e-government programs.
Digital Government
TSA Wants to Tweet with Travelers
The DHS agency is looking for sources for a social media management contract.
Cybersecurity
OPM Database Storing 4 Billion Employee Health Records Needs Security Upgrades
A “data warehouse” of federal employees’ health and prescription drug claims maintained by the agency’s Office of the Inspector General contains 4 billion records.
Emerging Tech
The Government Has Chief Data Officers, But What Do They Do?
What, exactly, is expected of CDOs across the federal landscape?
Ideas
OPM Data Breach: What Needs to Happen Now
Given that OPM handles records for federal employees, including those obtaining security clearances, the damage can potentially go beyond financial crimes.
Ideas
4 Top Challenges for Federal CIOs
Cybersecurity, data management and culture remain roadblocks for agency CIOs.
Emerging Tech
Federal CTO: How Can We Be More like Estonia?
Estonia is one of the most digital-friendly government in the world, with each of its 1.3 million citizens able to access everything from bank records to government services with the use of a single personal identification code.
Oversight
OPM Hacking Deals Yet Another Blow to Federal Morale
Employees are upset at the way OPM handled the breach, but private sector cybersecurity is not much better, contractors note.
Emerging Tech
The Promise of Wearables in Law Enforcement
A wrist-worn device could tip off a dispatcher if a law enforcement official appears to be in danger.
Ideas