Digital Government
Here’s How Federal Agencies Plan to Fight ISIS Online
Some agencies are reaching out to Silicon Valley.
Cybersecurity
UPDATED: State Department Hackers May Have Stolen Sensitive Data, Watchdog Says
The intrusions also caused "significant downtime to normal business operations."
Cybersecurity
State Department Tech Chief Not Plugged Into Cybersecurity at Bureaus
System operators can plug in rogue devices to the department's network without the chief information officer's knowledge, a watchdog report found.
Emerging Tech
State Department Says iPhones Can Detect Illegal Weapons Testing
The State Department is talking to Apple scientists about new uses for the iPhone.
Digital Government
Pentagon: We Need More People Tweeting to Combat ISIS Online
In the war of online influence, the U.S. is gaining ground but is still hopelessly outmanned.
Cybersecurity
State Department Plans International Cyber Workshops in Geneva
The State Department’s next big cybersecurity discussion may take place 4,000 miles from its headquarters.
Cybersecurity
State Department Wants to Compile Cybersecurity 'Playbook'
World-class industry expertise is needed for planning tactics to block and perhaps strike back at hackers.
Cybersecurity
Ex-State Employee Allegedly Cyberstalked Hundreds of Coeds from Embassy Computer
Criminal checks into suspect Michael C. Ford later revealed a history of voyeurism.
Modernization
State Department Looks to Outfit Workers with 'the Most Contemporary' Mobile Devices
This is no small task considering the agency currently provides 36,000 mobile devices to its employees stationed in almost every country in the world.
Digital Government
Clinton Will Turn Over Email Server, Thumb Drive to Justice Department
The Democratic White House front-runner's campaign says she "pledged to cooperate with the government's security inquiry."
Emerging Tech
A 'Yelp for Government' is Coming
Feedback USA aims to be a cross-agency solution to the public's declining satisfaction with federal services.
Emerging Tech
State Department Seeks Russian-speaking Social Media Maven
The department could soon create an official Russian-language Twitter account.
Digital Government
State Department Posts Back Online after Tech Glitch Snarls Visas
A hardware bug corrupted the agency’s database used for processing biometric information.
Digital Government
State Department Visa System on the Mend After 2-Week Glitch
After a hardware problem stalled the Bureau of Consular Affairs' visa system, two-thirds of its posts are now able to issue visas, according to a press briefing Tuesday.
Emerging Tech
Video: These High-Tech Kiosks Can Speed You Through Customs in Minutes
Good news for frequent travelers.
Digital Government
State Department Needs a Science and Technology Tune Up, Report Says
Despite launching an office devoted to science and technology more than 15 years ago, these topics remain undervalued at the State Department.
Emerging Tech
State Department Wants Face-Scanning Software to Make Sure Your Passport Photo isn't a Fake
The department issued a request for information about technology that could gauge image quality.
Emerging Tech
Clinton’s Email Excuse Doesn’t Add Up
All it took was four released emails to poke major holes in Clinton’s email excuse that she didn't want to carry several devices.
Cybersecurity