CIO Briefing
Former HUD Executive Indicted in Procurement Fraud Scheme
Eghbal “Eddie” Saffarinia, former assistant inspector general for IT, allegedly steered contracts to a friend’s company and failed to disclose cash payments.
Cybersecurity
FDA Warns Certain Insulin Pumps Could Be Hacked
The Food and Drug Administration warned that some Medtronic insulin pumps could be manipulated by bad actors.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Grapple with Improving Election Security While Respecting States’ Rights
Experts say paper ballots are the way to go, but pushed back against efforts to federalize elections.
IT Modernization
Shifting Priorities, Metrics Lead To Relatively Flat FITARA Grades
The latest scorecard showed agencies are making progress in key areas. But new metrics and a few backslides brought most grades back down.
Cybersecurity
Report: Code Responsible for Equifax Breach Downloaded 21 Million Times Last Year
The situation highlights the challenge of securing open source software, which underlies virtually every IT system in government.
Cybersecurity
Agencies Are Leaving Sensitive Data Vulnerable to Hackers, Congress Says
Amid growing threats from China, Iran and Russia, most agencies are struggling to put in place even the most basic cybersecurity measures, according to congressional researchers.
CIO Briefing
People-First Policies Will Help Close the Government’s Skills Gap
Human capital strategies should be baked into long-term strategic plans, a GAO executive said.
IT Modernization
Pentagon Targets August for JEDI Award
The Defense Department is making its source selection “disconnected” from Oracle’s pending court case.
CIO Briefing
Federal Employees Suing OPM Score Win in Lawsuit Over Data Hacks
Appeals court overrules district-level finding, says federal employee unions have standing to sue.
Cybersecurity
Researchers Show How to Send Fake Presidential Alerts To Your Phone
Your phone’s thirst for a better signal leaves it open to bogus messages, new research shows.
Emerging Tech
DHS Small Business Innovation Research Awards 1,000th Contract
The Homeland Security Department program celebrated a small business contracting milestone this week.
Cybersecurity
Here's How a Supply Chain Task Force Recommends Avoiding Counterfeit Tech
Federal buyers should help secure supply chains by buying from original manufacturers and authorized resellers.
Cybersecurity
Bill Advances to Create Vulnerability Disclosure for Federal Internet of Things
Once established, federal agencies would have to make sure vendors were participating and in compliance before purchasing IoT-capable devices.
Cybersecurity
CISA Warns Someone is Impersonating Its Emails
There’s yet another phishing scam in which bad actors are posing as the government to trick users into downloading malware.
Cybersecurity
Innovation Will Sharpen America’s Tech Edge, Federal Officials Say
Federal and industry executives weighed in on the greatest threats impacting America’s critical infrastructure.
Cybersecurity
Chinese Drone Manufacturers Pose Huawei-Like Threats, Expert Says
Officials allege the Chinese government is using native drone companies to collect “an unprecedented level” of intelligence on the U.S.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Weaknesses That Led to Breaches at NASA’s JPL Persist, Says IG
The federally-funded research center is at the forefront of space exploration but continues to struggle with some basic cybersecurity practices.
Ideas
The Risk Management Framework Is Dead. Long Live the RMF.
A framework is just that: a frame of reference from which to adapt according to your needs and situation.
Cybersecurity
Senators Question FBI’s Response to 2016 Russian Hack of Florida Election Tech
The lawmakers also want to know how the agency is working to ensure election officials can adequately report cyber threats in 2020.
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