Policy
White House Phone Ban May Have Unintended Consequences
Former officials say the ban could trade a marginal security improvement for a much tougher working environment.
Modernization
The Pentagon's Cloud Strategy Is ‘Evolving’
The department hasn't made a final decision on how many contracts it will award, a Pentagon spokesman said.
People
Senator seeks probe of 'burrowing' CFPB fed
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) wants the Office of Special Counsel to look into the conversion of Leandra English from a political appointee at OPM to a career official at CFPB.
Cybersecurity
Securing government email is a critical step for U.S. cybersecurity
Agencies could soon be leaders in authenticating email, but there still much work to be done.
Acquisition
GSA faces busy 2018
With changes in leadership, advancing technology and management of huge contracts, GSA has a busy year ahead.
People
Shared services: Getting past the sticking points
The push for shared services is revealing a host of challenges related to agencies’ core missions and government’s relationship with industry.
Digital Government
‘Surprising Capabilities’ Guru Tapped to Lead Air Force Acquisition
But assuming Will Roper wins confirmation, what will become of the Strategic Capabilities Office he helped create?
Digital Government
Former NSA Contractor Admits to Stealing Confidential Documents
Harold Martin III pleaded guilty to one of 20 counts of willful retention of national defense information.
People
DOD's shrinking civilian workforce
Education, training and small agencies are hit hardest by efforts at DOD to reduce overhead.
Policy
Blaming States, Trump Dissolves Election Integrity Commission
The body struggled to compile concrete evidence of widespread voter fraud, wracking up lawsuits over voter suppression in the process.
Emerging Tech
How the Battle for Net Neutrality Will Continue in 2018
Proponents of net neutrality are pursuing several different paths to prevent internet service providers from tampering with website access.
Cybersecurity
Most Processors Produced Since 1995 Have a Flaw That Could Let Hackers Steal Sensitive Information
There's no proof that these flaws have been used by anyone in the wild yet.
Cybersecurity
Iran’s Cyberwar on Dissidents Could Infiltrate Your Mailbox
Tehran’s agents are busily working against the protesters — and anyone who may have contacted them from abroad.
Cybersecurity
Mitt Romney Is the Latest Political Target of Russian Trolls and Bots
Social media activity linked to Russia has increased massively
Policy
Trump May Deport Thousands of Indian H-1B Visa Holders as They Wait for Green Cards
The proposal could drastically impact the IT business.
Emerging Tech
Need a New iPhone Battery? It'll Cost You $29
It could be considered a consolation prize for iPhone users.
Cybersecurity
Data Breach Affected More Than 240,000 Homeland Security Workers, IG Confirms
The breach also affected non-DHS employees who communicated with the department’s inspector general.
Modernization
GSA’s $50 Billion IT Contract Delayed Again
A pair of companies is challenging General Services Administration’s Alliant 2 contract vehicle in court.
Digital Government
Congress requires mobile-friendly websites
The Connected Government Act requires all new or redesigned federal websites to scale to mobile screens.
Cybersecurity