Digital Government
ACLU: Government Should Encourage Anonymous Browsing
In a statement, ACLU asserted that the two-year timeline is too slow, especially for sites used by inspectors general to collect reports about waste, fraud and abuse
Digital Government
Former FBI Director Talks Cybersecurity
Mueller admitted it was his responsibility, as director of the FBI, to ask for clarification on broad technology projects.
Digital Government
GAO: Billions More To Be Saved by IT Reform
GAO on Tuesday released its fifth annual assessment of federal inefficiencies highlighting IT initiatives that could be more efficient.
Digital Government
DOD Stresses Cyber in Acquisition Reform Update
Though the department is already working to improve military system cybersecurity, "much more needs to be done."
Digital Government
HHS Cracks Down on Hospitals Hoarding Patient Information
An HHS agency is trying to ensure patient information flows seamlessly between health systems.
Digital Government
White House Tests Out Responsive Website
The White House plans to update other parts of its site gradually to better reflect users' behavior.
Emerging Tech
DARPA Trying To Build Software to Last A Century
The 4-year research project could draw upon concepts from the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence.
Digital Government
First Draft Big Data Framework Seeks to Tackle the Big Questions First
It's part of NIST's efforts to standardize global conversations about big data.
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.
Modernization
Foreign Tech Firms Seemingly Unfazed By NSA Surveillance Revelations
Still, 90 percent took steps to encrypt their data, protecting it from government observation or intelligence gathering.
Digital Government
Contractors Could Get New Rules for Handling Sensitive Government Data
The published draft requirements are for nonfederal groups with access to “controlled unclassified information”.
Emerging Tech
The Limits of Technology in Fighting Ebola
As the outbreak continues, USAID and other agencies are still investing and prototyping new devices, often looking to the private sector and the general public for ideas.
Digital Government
Uncle Sam Might Be Even Less Innovative Than You Thought
Only 32.7 percent of employees said they felt creativity and innovation were rewarded in their organization, new research found.
Digital Government
18F Wants to Make More Dot-Govs Accessible to People with Disabilities
Many federal websites aren't designed for the visually and hearing impaired. 18F is trying to change that.
Cybersecurity
GitHub Battles Its Largest-Ever DDoS Attack
The code repository is used by several federal groups, including the White House.
Digital Government
5 Tips for Data Management from Federal Leaders
A few federal data leaders shared their thoughts at a recent panel on financial regulation.
Emerging Tech
Industry Sells Congress on Internet of Things
During a House Subcommittee on Energy and Commerce meeting, lawmakers considered how the Internet of Things could move beyond consumer products.
Emerging Tech
Senate Passes Resolution for National Strategy on Internet of Things
The resolution commits the nation to incentivizing the development of the Internet of Things.
Digital Government
Federal CIO Council Named 'Worst' in Open Government
This is the council's second time winning the Rosemary Award, named after Nixon's secretary, Rose Mary Woods, who erased 18.5 minutes of a Watergate tape.
Digital Government