Cybersecurity

OPM Debuts Cyber Careers Site

It's part of a push to remedy the federal government's cyber talent shortage.

Digital Government

Lawmaker: Public Libraries Can Boost American Innovation

He recommended installing maker-spaces in libraries across the country.

Emerging Tech

Senators Reintroduce Bill to Remove Barriers to Connected Device Industry

The DIGIT Act would promote economic activity by encouraging the internet of things industry to blossom.

Digital Government

Reintroduced Bill Would Stop Government From Searching Your Emails Without a Warrant

The Email Privacy Act updates the 1980 Electronic Communications Privacy Act, which outlines that law enforcement can search messages more than 180 days told without a warrant.

Artificial Intelligence

$27M Fund Wants Artificial Intelligence with a Conscience

LinkedIn Founder Reid Hoffman kicked in $10 million.

Digital Government

Pentagon Acquisition Reorganization Could Help Fight Adversaries

The NDAA breaks down a major acquisition role into two parts.

Digital Government

Why Procurement Officials Shouldn't Fear Debriefings

Post-award meetings help unsuccessful companies learn how to perform better next time.

Emerging Tech

Now You Can Search For Every Social Media Posting Created by Obama's White House

Several searchable archives went live Thursday.

Digital Government

What Chief Innovation Officers Mean To Tech Contractors

It signals a willingness to invest in emerging technology.

Digital Government

The Case Against Federal Chief Innovation Officers

An executive with another title could make more impact, analysts say.

Digital Government

Pentagon Wants Power Scavenger to Recharge Troops' Batteries

The device would need to be lightweight and wearable.

Emerging Tech

Your Necklace Could Soon Be Testing Your Blood Alcohol Content

NIH is looking for wearable alcohol sensors. 

Digital Government

White House Effort Wants to Use Data to Kick Out Invasive Species

An executive order signed earlier this month directed agencies to invest in data tactics to prevent invasive species from entering.

Digital Government

HHS Wants You to Make Easy-to-Read Privacy Label for Fitness Trackers

The end goal is a customizable privacy-notice generator for tech companies.

Digital Government

Report: 'We the People' Online Petitions Don’t Do All That Much

White House's online petition platform has seen 38.5 million signatures on over 473,000 petitions.

Digital Government

Ex-National Laboratory Scientist Sentenced for $3.3M Quantum Computing Scheme

S. Darin Kinion also owes $3,317,893 in restitution.

Modernization

FTC: Your Holiday Shopping Apps Might Be Fake

The agency warned consumers to watch out for fraudsters seeking credit card information.

Cybersecurity

NIST Issues Cyber Recovery Playbook

The guide is for CIOs and CISOs in federal agencies.

Modernization

Here Are the Apps Most Citizens Think Would Help Vets

Career development apps were high on the list.

Modernization

Tracking Federal Regulations? Use Your Smartphone

A new app lets users navigate federal regulations.