Cybersecurity
Senators want to shore up automotive cybersecurity
Lawmakers are looking to set federal standards governing both the security of cars with network-connected computers and the privacy of the drivers.
Cybersecurity
Q&A: Rep. Ted Lieu
The California Democrat with a degree in computer science chastises government for launching tech "when they know it's going to fail. We should just stop doing that."
Cybersecurity
White House plugs plan to boost immigration IT
The U.S. Digital Service wants to bring a more intuitive process and consistent look and feel to online immigration applications.
People
Making the most of agency email scandals
Chief Records Officer Paul Wester would prefer that records management was done right, of course, but the political kerfuffles do offer a teachable moment.
Cybersecurity
Interior IT flaws didn't lead to hack, says CIO
While Interior's IT woes didn't lead directly to a breach, an IG report said security flaws continue to plague the department.
Digital Government
NTIS tries to refocus on data
The new plan is for the National Technical Information Service to become a hub for open data, but some in Congress would still like to shut the agency down.
Cybersecurity
House bill would halve digital services request at DHS
The administration wants to use a tech team to fast-track better immigration data reporting, but the House is holding the line on funding
People
What Cobert brings to OPM
OMB's deputy director of management is being dispatched to deal with a troubled agency -- again.
Cybersecurity
Should the clearance system be taken away from OPM?
Two lawmakers want to find a new home for the security clearance database that was breached.
Cybersecurity
Justice Dept. seeks new authorities to fight cybercrime
Agency argues legislation is needed to effectively prosecute new kinds of online fraud and abuse.
Modernization
MSPB suffers IT failure, says hack is not to blame
Merit Systems Protection Board data from as far back as November 2014 could be missing.
Cybersecurity
Comey renews encryption plea on Capitol Hill
The FBI director's arguments for law enforcement access to encrypted communications met a friendlier reception in the Senate than in the House.
Modernization
While Clinton ran private email system, State got high marks for managing records
When assessing records management, it all depends on who you ask.
Digital Government
Census hopes mobile approach works in 2020
The Census Bureau is testing more Internet-based response options and hoping to leverage mobile technology to deliver a more accurate count.
Cybersecurity
Warren: Cyber won't suffer in VA budget crunch
Acting VA tech head Steph Warren says malware attempts are trending down from a peak in March, a result of the wider use of Einstein 3.
Digital Government
VA mobile apps link into the Vista health record
The VA is moving forward with a suite of apps for patients and providers that feature live connections into VA health records.
People
As secretary, Clinton turned to top aides for tech support
Rather than seeking assistance from the State Department help desk, she emailed senior aides for assistance.
Modernization
CIO Scott seeks new framework for government cloud
Federal CIO Tony Scott wants to re-imagine government processes for cloud.
People
PSC calls Saull
Bradley Saull comes to the Professional Services Council from a senior staff position with the House Homeland Security Committee.
Cybersecurity