How Secure is Federal Data at Branch Offices and Other Remote Sites?
Almost 90 percent of federal leaders polled in a new survey say they are concerned about their ability to secure sensitive information in branch offices.
Critical Mobile Device Decision for 2020 Census Remains Unsettled
The Census Bureau doesn't plan to decide what type of mobile device it will use for its 2020 count until next year, Steven Cooper, chief information officer for the Commerce Department, told lawmakers on Tuesday.
Census Delays Key Decisions About Using Tech in 2020 Count
If Census has any hope of cutting costs and increasing efficiency for its 2020 count, it should pay more attention to its IT plans.
Survey: People Want to Know About Government Data Breaches ‘In Real Time’
Millennials, however, were least concerned with the government's cybersecurity practices, according to the survey.
Say What? Even the Experts Disagree on Cyber Terminology
While mixing up cyber terminology may seem harmless, doing so could have real-world consequences.
Want DOD To Be More Innovative? Sorry, Government Is Inefficient on Purpose
“You can't have the entire U.S. government or the federal acquisition regulations change so we can do innovation,” says the head of a small arm of the Pentagon designed to facilitate rapid research and development of tools
Census Bureau on the Hunt for New CIO
The agency posted an opening for an associate director for information technology and CIO to oversee the agency's IT portfolio.
Hacking the Capitol: All the Ways Tech Can Help Congress Work Smarter
The second Congressional Hackathon, held Friday at the Capitol, produced some big, creative ideas and even some prototypes.
New Tech Plans Aim to Take Copyright Office Out of the 1970s
While making specific tech upgrades is important, it will take a much more big-picture approach to truly modernize the office, said Director Maria Pallante.
The Rise of Agency Innovation Labs
In the 2016 budget, the Obama administration proposed more funding to help launch idea labs.
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.
US Deputy CTO Steps Down
Ryan Panchadsaram's time as U.S. deputy chief technology officer is coming to an end, according to a White House statement.
DOD to Create Database of OPM Breach Victims
The Pentagon's Defense Manpower Data Center plans to store the information in a “holding file."
The Federal Register's Archives Go Digital
The plan is to digitize more than 14,500 issues, currently only viewable in hard copy.
NASA Space Satellites Helped Forecast South Carolina Flooding
NASA has stepped in to help predict the path of South Carolina's flooding by using its space-based satellites.
House Inspector General: 'Everybody' Needs to Fight in the Current Cyberwar
The country is in the middle of a cyberwar and needs everyone's help, said House IG Theresa Grafenstine.
Census Packs Plan for 2020 Count With New Tech
On Tuesday, the bureau released its 2020 Census Operational Plan, which centers on new technological techniques and cost savings.
California Lawmaker Wants New ‘Cyber Hygiene’ Standards from NIST, FTC
The act would require the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Homeland Security to develop a list of voluntary best practices to shore up cybersecurity in government and outside.
White House Cybersecurity Official Steps Down
After more than two years at the White House, Ari Schwartz has left his post.
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