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Tech Leaders ‘Disappointed’ in Trump’s Paris Accord Decision

Executives from Salesforce, Microsoft, Google and others took to Twitter to outline plans to commit more than ever to stopping climate change.

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Health Data Security Tops HHS' List of Challenges

Trump’s proposed budget adds an additional $22 million to Health and Human Services cyber initiatives.

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GSA's Massive Telecom Contract Could Come Soon

Two of the agency's largest contracts may be awarded this year, with one as soon as this month.

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Feds: Internet of Things Potential Must Be Weighed Against Risks

The public and private sectors must collaborate to secure connected networks of devices and sensors, federal tech professionals say.

Defense

Stinger Missiles Can Now Shoot Down Small Drones

A missile that gained notoriety in the 1980s has been updated for today’s battlefield.

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Banking Insurance Agency is Weak on Cybersecurity

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation isn’t sufficiently vetting its systems for vulnerabilities.

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Intelligence Community Wants to Identify Faces in the 'Wild'

IARPA unveiled a prize challenge to find the best facial matching algorithms.

Management

Even the Threat of Budget Cuts Can Hurt American Science

A climate of uncertainty leaves the National Institutes of Health unable to plan for the future.

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Here’s How Agencies Should Implement Trump’s Cyber Order

Agency heads can appoint an official to be accountable for cybersecurity rather than being accountable themselves.

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In-Q-Tel Invests Fresh Funds to Ditch Desktops

The venture capital firm for the 17 agencies that comprise the IC joined Bain Capital Ventures and Microsoft Ventures in making a $16 million investment in San Mateo-based Frame.

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DNC is Hiring a CTO

The CTO will be responsible for modernizing and security the party’s digital infrastructure.

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Why One Lawmaker Sees the Future of Silicon Valley in Appalachia

In his first term, Rep. Ro Khanna is focused on connecting tech giants to budding talent outside California.

Defense

U.S. Puts Multi-Warhead Interceptor On the Fast Track

Officials won’t say it’s because of North Korea. But experts say Pyongyang’s planned ICBMs will almost certainly release decoys to cloak their nukes.

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White House Group Offers Sneak Peek of Health I.T. Goals

The National Science and Technology Council seeks feedback on a health IT framework.

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These Senators Want You to Hack DHS

A new bill would create a bug bounty program at the Homeland Security Department similar to programs at the Pentagon and GSA.

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U.S. Embassies Lag on Digital Security

One-third of vetted posts weren’t doing routine information security checks.

Tech

Analysis: The Trouble With Trump’s Uneven Approach to Transparency

By treating ethical guidelines as opt-in, the president is creating all sorts of problems for himself.