Modernization
Lawmakers to VA: “We’ve Got Your Back” on $10B IT Contract
Congress expressed its support for VA's electronic health records contract with Cerner, but promised to keep a close watch on its implementation.
Policy
Congress Passes Two-Week Spending Bill, but Shutdown Fears Mount
Immigration issues could derail negotiations to fund the government for the rest of fiscal 2018.
Cybersecurity
LA Cyber Center Hopes to be a Model for Cities Nationwide
During the past four years, Los Angeles has centralized its cyber operations using models developed by the federal government and industry sectors.
Policy
Poll: More than 60% of Voters Want to Avoid a Government Shutdown
Less than one in five think lawmakers should use a shutdown as political leverage.
Digital Government
DHS Needs to Better Protect Employees’ Sensitive Info, IG Says
An audit found the agency falls short of federal privacy requirements
Policy
How Federal CISOs Can Make the Most of Security Resources They Have
Chief information security officers need to efficiently use the resources at hand while planning for the future.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Pro Confirmed as Homeland Security Secretary
Kirstjen Nielsen has a more extensive cybersecurity background than any previous Homeland Security leader.
Policy
GSA, NASA, Other Agencies Update Shutdown Guidance
Agencies have to prep their staff and their systems as the funding deadline approaches.
Ideas
With New Testing Rules, Will 2018 Finally Be the Year of the Drone?
The visual line-of-sight rule is perhaps the most important limitation to widespread commercial use of drones.
Policy
Bots or Not, FCC Refuses to Delay Net Neutrality Vote
Despite increasing concerns over the integrity of the public comment process, the agency will vote as scheduled.
Policy
Deal to Push Back Shutdown Deadline Faces Uncertain Prospects
Democrats and Tea Party members are still considering whether to support a two-week CR.
Policy
Congress Wrestles with Shutdown Deadline and Data Breach Drama
Lawmakers also introduced a bill to curb revenge porn.
Policy
Policy Opens the Door for Smartphone Use in Classified Settings
Mobile devices will still be banned from facilities where highly classified information is shared.
Cybersecurity
GAO Asks: Exactly How Does CYBERCOM Help After Cyberattacks?
The Pentagon failed to describe how it’s training to support civil authorities when a major cyber strike comes, the watchdog agency said.
Emerging Tech
Thousands Apply to Trump's Drone Pilot Program
Transportation and FAA are accepting proposals to participate in drone innovation zones, where normal regulations do not apply.
Cybersecurity
Homeland Security Told States About Russian Hacking Attempts with a Phone Script
There was one script for states that were probed by Russian hackers and another for those that weren’t, an official said.
Emerging Tech
Here’s What Citizens Taught Feds During Disasters
After the summer's hurricanes, agencies are looking at how everyday people can help in disaster relief efforts.
Cybersecurity
The Pluses and Perils of Trump's Cyber Strategy
Continuity on most cyber policies masks a growing erosion of global cyber norms.
Emerging Tech
5 Companies Protest Alliant 2 Contract—So Far
More than 160 companies bid on the contract but 61 made the cut.
Cybersecurity