What's Next for the House-Passed Internet of Things Security Bill
Some security professionals point to broad exemptions in the Senate version of the legislation that could undermine the effort to guide federal procurement decisions.
How the Coronavirus Pandemic Fueled Ransomware Attacks
Speaking at a cybersecurity summit, federal law enforcement officials said hackers have exploited the public health crisis to launch new attacks.
Why Everything Is Sold Out
The pandemic broke online shopping.
Bipartisan House Bill Targets Improving Digital Identity Verification
The measure would create a task force of local, state and federal officials to produce a comprehensive, standards-based approach to digital identity verification.
Meeting the accessibility challenge for static documents
Document accessibility software can automate the remediation of thousands of web-hosted PDF documents, saving agencies time and money.
Security, interoperability hinder agency IoT adoption
In a survey of how federal agencies use the internet of things, the Government Accountability Office found that IoT technologies offer a number of benefits, but security and implementation challenges remain.
From Hunted to Hunter: Building a Proactive Government Cybersecurity Strategy
COMMENTARY | Thinking like the enemy can improve state and local officials’ cybersecurity defenses.
USDA Makes New Move in Broad Effort to Bring Innovative Tech to America’s Farmers
The agriculture-focused agency wants public input on potentially disruptive ideas that could be ready to be implemented.
Covid Could Spur Reduced Reliance on Classified Sources of Cyber Intelligence
CISA officials highlighted cloud configuration and VPN vulnerabilities in assessing threats associated with the pandemic.
Hacking the pandemic: How Taiwan’s digital democracy holds COVID-19 at bay
The unlikely heroes of Taiwan’s success are civic tech hacktivists, the coders and activists who the country’s celebrity digital minister Audrey Tang described as the “nobodies” who “hack democracy.”
Using Measurement to Inform an Equitable, Aligned COVID-19 Recovery
COMMENTARY | While data is a critical tool in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, glaring reporting disparities around race and socioeconomic status remain. Policymakers need to ensure they are using an equitable measurement approach to ensure they are serving the needs of all communities.
City Ban on Business Use of Facial Recognition Tech Said to Be a First
Elected leaders in Portland, Oregon approved the measure this week.
Document accessibility software automates remediation and increases compliance
With demand for accessible documents expected to double within this decade, agencies can meet the needs of constituents and avoid costly non-compliance penalties by automating the conversion of their documents into accessible formats.
House Lawmakers to Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Advance Agencies’ Use of Electric Vehicles
Agency charge cards could soon be used for more than refueling gas-powered automobiles.
Automated analytics for the tactical edge
To help soldiers quickly make sound decisions based on local information, the Special Operations Command is looking for technologies to speed the delivery of real-time analytics to warfighters in the field.
Do you really understand AI?
Not everyone can be an expert, but we all need a solid grasp of this transformative technology.
States Experiment with Automation to Bolster Cybersecurity
A new pilot program overseen by Johns Hopkins University's Applied Physics Laboratory hopes to cut down on the time it takes for governments to respond to potential cyber threats by automating the process.
State Watchdogs Plan to Monitor Covid Data Accuracy
Data presented to the public has often been confusing.
Covid Lockdowns Expose the Digital Have-Nots in Rural Areas—These Policies Can Get Them Connected
COMMENTARY | Fewer than 50% of rural residents in some states have a broadband connection available where they live.
A Data Tool That Could Help to Target Rental Assistance Programs
A federal order blocking evictions leaves questions about how people will pay back rent when it finally comes due. Rental assistance programs have limited dollars.
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