Digital Government
How Much Are Agencies Spending on New Contracts?
Agencies spend most of their budgets on recompeted contracts, but there are a few sectors asking for new solutions, a report found.
Cybersecurity
NIST's school for cyber
The federal government's standards setter is offering agencies advice on how to implement the cybersecurity framework.
Modernization
CBP looks to consolidate data
Customs and Border Protection is looking to unify its sprawling data center footprint under a single contract.
Cybersecurity
These Homeland Security Cyber Tools Are Now Available for Private Sector
DHS’ tech transfer office is promoting eight new technologies to industry for commercialization or pilots.
Acquisition
Where the MGT money will go
Tech leaders are already planning how to spend the money in the Modernizing Government Technology Act.
Digital Government
Army Wants to Let Troops off the ‘Digital Leash.’ That’s Easier Said Than Done.
Gen. Mark Milley’s injunction against IT-enabled micromanagement will require leaders at all levels to re-think what it means to be part of the profession of arms.
Cybersecurity
Who Are the Biggest Payers to Global Ransomware Hackers?
All bitcoin transactions are permanently recorded on the blockchain, and anyone can view them.
Cybersecurity
ShadowBrokers threaten to release more NSA tools
The cryptic ShadowBrokers are threatening to release more stolen NSA hacking tools through a new subscription service unless someone buys all the data from them.
Cybersecurity
Warner wants updates on feds' software patching
In the wake of the global WannaCry ransomware attacks, one senator wants assurances that the federal government is patching its systems.
Ideas
It’s Time to Recognize (and Secure) Mobile Endpoints
Mobile security needs to be a higher priority.
Digital Government
Optimizing the Data Center
This Nextgov ebook explores how agencies have tackled too many data centers and gotten more from the ones they have left.
Digital Government
Open Data Needs More than Executive Orders, Think Tank Says
The Center for Data Innovation shared 10 recommendations for lawmakers.
Digital Government
FCC Chairman Responds to Mean Tweets
The former lawyer can't resist a snarky comeback.
Cybersecurity
White House: No U.S. Federal Systems Hit By WannaCry Ransomware
The attack also appears to have spared critical U.S. infrastructure such as energy plants and dams.
Cybersecurity
NIST Unveils 'Framework Meets FISMA' Cyber Best Practices
The document came out just one day after Trump mandated agencies follow the office’s cyber best practices guide.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity So Bad, It Makes You WannaCry
There are many interesting elements about the ransomware attack, the biggest being the tools to stop it were readily available.
Cybersecurity
Why disclosure rules didn't prevent the WannaCry attack
The WannaCry ransomware attack that crippled computers across the globe exploited a vulnerability that Microsoft had patched well in advance, but countless users failed to update their systems in time.
People
Senate bill makes it easier to post feedback to the government
A pair of senators wants to make it easier for agencies to get user feedback on their customer service.
Cybersecurity