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Obama’s Cyber Commission Recommends New Cyber Role
The guide also encourages the federal government to cooperate more with industry to promote strong cybersecurity standards.
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‘Catastrophic’ Power Outage Nearly Destroyed MSPB’s Electronic Records System
A newly released report shows how devastating a June 2015 incident was to the Merit System Protection Board.
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State Department's One-Man Mission to Scout Silicon Valley
It’s not all about the contracts.
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U.S. Chief Data Scientist: 'Time is Now' For Technologists to Jump into Public Service
The data already exists, DJ Patil said, to solve some important crises—if only we could piece together the pieces.
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The Pentagon Wants Eye-Reading Software, X-Ray Tools, and A Virtual Facebook to Fight Terrorism
Here’s a list of gear the Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office is seeking to give U.S. counterterror operators.
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First Rule of User Experience: You Do Talk To the User
“We assume we know what our customers want. But in many cases, we don’t."
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Is the White House Hiding Secrets About Russia's Role in the Election?
Seven senators have asked President Obama to declassify additional information about the Kremlin’s possible involvement.
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White House Plans to Retire Outdated Cyber Regulations
Some of the outdated regulations date back to the 1990s.
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House Homeland Chairman Braces for Jurisdiction Fight Next Congress
The current shared jurisdiction system is onerous and prevents needed cyber reforms, Rep. Michael McCaul says.
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Senators Propose Making Presidential Innovation Fellows Permanent
Similar legislation passed the House this summer.
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Compromise Defense Policy Bill Elevates Cyber Command
The bill, which could be voted on this week, also places restrictions on splitting CYBERCOM from NSA.
Tech
NASA Is Offering $30K to the Person Who Solves Its Space Poop Problem
Space travel presents scientists with seemingly infinite challenges.
Tech
Twitter Says It Will Ban Trump If He Breaks Hate Speech Rules
The social network is facing what may be the world's most powerful troll: the U.S. president.
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GSA's New Tech Leader Says Group is Ready for Its Pixar Moment
Former Pixar executive Rob Cook discusses what lured him to government work.
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Have a 'No Cloud' Policy? Here's Why That's Old Fashioned
Organizations that shy away from cloud service may be left behind, according to research report.
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Trump Appoints Legislative Cyber Leaders to Transition Team
Reps. Devin Nunes, Marsha Blackburn and Tom Marino have sponsored cyber and tech legislation.
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DHS CISO: Cyber Needs Continuous Investment In Next Administration
A senior cyber official doesn't expect the transition to disrupt cyber commitments.
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NASA Is Engineering Calorie-Dense Food Bars to Feed Astronauts Bound for Mars
These aren’t your kitchen cabinet granola bars.
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Will the Department of Defense Invest in People or Technology?
The Trump administration will determine the future of the Third Offset, a plan for ensuring the long-term competitive advantage of the U.S. armed forces.
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