Digital Government

A New Social-Media Simulator Is Helping US Troops Train for Hybrid War

The program harvests and remixes real tweets to generate a convincing online environment for wargames large and small.

Digital Government

GAO to IRS: Actually, You Didn't Have to Give Equifax a Contract

Despite what IRS officials told Congress, the IRS did not have to continue using Equifax services in a bridge contract, a GAO official said.

Cybersecurity

The White House's Cyber Tool Wish List

Acting Federal Chief Information Security Officer Grant Schneider pushed for tools that are easy to use but can share threat info in real time.

Digital Government

Why the American Technology Council Stands As Others Disband

The American Technology Council is comprised of government officials, not private-sector personnel

Emerging Tech

Microsoft to Expand Broadband in Rural Areas

The tech giant wants to bring more internet to more people.

Cybersecurity

Government’s Biggest Cyber Problem Will Be Contractors’ Big Opportunity, Report Says

If the government can't hire cyber talent, it will continue to seek outside support, a market analysis said.

Digital Government

Video: Analyzing GAO's Decision To Deny Protests of Alliant 2

The contract will be in use for the next 10 years and $65 billion are at stake.

Emerging Tech

SpaceX Says it Figured Out Why its Rocket Exploded And Will Fly Again Within Days

In a statement, the space company said the problem had to do with special tanks inside the rocket’s engine.

Emerging Tech

GAO Guide Helps Agencies Tell When Emerging Tech is Primetime Ready

The Government Accountability Office's new report walks agencies through "technology readiness assessments."

Digital Government

GAO Sustains Bid Protests of $17.5B DISA Contract

The watchdog group said DISA didn't provide a reasonable basis for comparing the cost of competing proposals.

Digital Government

This Defense Contractor Is Repeatedly Spear-Phishing 68,000 Innocent People

The exercise is meant to teach employees how to identify and report network intrusions.