Trump ‘Looking Into’ Pentagon’s JEDI Contract
Trump ‘Looking Into’ Pentagon’s JEDI Contract
The president said Oracle, IBM and Microsoft have been complaining about JEDI.
Cybersecurity
IRS Still Has Dozens of Cyber Fixes to Make From Last Year
Numerous security deficiencies in the agency’s IT ecosystem could leave data on millions of taxpayers at risk, according to the Government Accountability Office.
IT Modernization
Agencies Have a New Tool for Researching Electronic Records Management Services
The National Archives and Records Administration and General Services Administration collaborated on the market research tool.
Cybersecurity
DHS is Looking to Upgrade Its FISMA Compliance Tools
The new and improved information assurance system would help officials better understand and manage the department’s sprawling IT infrastructure.
Sponsor Content
Flash Poll: Measuring Cloud and AI Maturation
Are government agencies navigating cloud and AI progress to the strategic level? Government Business Council (GBC) polled more than 150 government employees to find out more.
Emerging Tech
Army Goggles Will Feature Facial Recognition Tech ‘Very Soon’
A modified gamer headset will allow soldiers to see through a drone’s eyes, aim around corners, and identify the faces of enemies in their sights.
Cybersecurity
How Penetration Testing Helps Agencies Spot Overlooked Cyber Threats
Security officials said the “ethical hacking” practice has been critical in helping them identify unseen risks.
Ideas
Closing the Cybersecurity Poverty Gap
Far too many government entities simply lack the resources and expertise needed to keep pace with the velocity of cybersecurity threats.
Emerging Tech
Your Smart Toaster Can’t Hold a Candle to the Apollo Computer
Despite what everyone says about the power of modern devices, they’re nowhere near as capable as the landmark early NASA system.
IT Modernization
USDA Launches Tool to Match Farmers to the Loans They Need
The latest tool on farmers.gov helps take the mystery out of the loan application process.
Cybersecurity
IRS Urges Tax Pros to Take Cyber Seriously
The agency released a list of basic cybersecurity procedures the entire tax industry should use to stop digital identity theft.
IT Modernization
Pentagon Will Default To Trusting Other Agencies’ Cloud Security Assessments
The department has had success reusing other agencies’ authorizations and will make reciprocity the rule rather than the exception.
Policy
Trump’s Tax Law Threatened TurboTax’s Profits. So the Company Started Charging the Disabled, the Unemployed and Students.
The move by TurboTax maker Intuit to charge more lower-income customers has helped boost revenue.
Cybersecurity
Census Chief Assures Lawmakers IT and Cyber Risks are Under Control
But with less than a year until the 2020 count kicks off, the bureau still has little room for error, the Government Accountability Office warns.
CIO Briefing
High-Level Vacancies Are Weakening Agency Management and Oversight, Lawmaker Says
Rep. Gerry Connolly’s comments marked the release of a bipartisan report recommending ways agencies can deliver better on their missions.
Ideas
Where Artificial Intelligence Can Make the Biggest Impact
Here are three ways an investment into artificial intelligence could reap significant returns in the public space.
CIO Briefing
The Watch That Went to the Moon
Fifty years ago, Buzz Aldrin wore his Omega Speedmaster Professional on the lunar surface. It’s been an icon—and a bestseller—ever since.
IT Modernization
The Pentagon Releases Its 5-Year Digital Modernization Strategy
Officials outlined plans to drive innovation, streamline IT acquisitions and build a more agile and resilient cyber posture.
Emerging Tech
How Government Can Help America Lead in Robotics
Experts fear automation and robotics get a bad rap.
Cybersecurity
DISA Turns to Governmentwide Contract to Manage Security of Classified Network
The Pentagon will be awarding the DCMA Cybersecurity Center support contract through the National Institute of Health’s governmentwide contract instead of a full and open competition.
Emerging Tech