Acquisition
DIUx head wants to drive culture change at DOD
The head of the Defense Innovation Unit Experimental says his goal is to drive culture change in the DOD's acquisition and innovation processes rather than make DIUx the acquisition arm of the DOD.
Digital Government
GOP Lawmaker to FBI: Stop the Leaks in Russia Probe or Lose A Key Surveillance Tool
After top cop confirms investigating the Trump campaign, a House member threatens to hold investigatory powers hostage.
Digital Government
VA Secretary Promises Decision on Whether to Go to Commercial Health Records
Once that decision is made, the acquisition portion of the process will come into play, and law states it must be an open, competitive process.
Acquisition
Trump's budget revives calls for air traffic shift
There are serious obstacles to moving air traffic operations away from the FAA, despite calls to do so in the president's budget.
Digital Government
Laptops and Tablets Have Been Banned From Being Used on 56 Routes to the US
Officials said the measure is necessary because of the threat of terror attacks on commercial air travel, including through the use of explosives smuggled in consumer products.
Acquisition
IG: Census underestimates costs of 2020 count
Inaccurate assumptions in the Census Bureau's 2016 test plan are contributing to the agency's underestimation of what the 2020 enumeration will cost.
Digital Government
What Trump’s budget means for government grant managers
Grants will likely require sharped mission and performance, with many of the funding decisions devolving to the states.
Modernization
NGA wants 24-hour cloud ATOs
One spy agency is looking to "fast architecture churn" to confound would-be cyber attackers.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity’s Human Side: How Can We Solve Our People Problem?
First, stop undermining our own efforts to fill crucial jobs. Second, cast a wide net for useful lessons.
Cybersecurity
The identity threat
To provide a robust defense and protect the identity-based perimeter, government agencies must consider new thinking and approaches.
Digital Government
More Feds Telework Than Ever Despite Managers' Resistance
Issues with documentation and data integrity are preventing successful teleworking operations.
Digital Government
The Skinny Budget and Agency Reorganization
It's a busy week for the executive branch.
Cybersecurity
Expect New DHS Cyber Strategy Soon, Acting Lead Says
Jeanette Manfra has seen no new trouble recruiting cyber talent under Trump, she said.
Cybersecurity
Watch Out for Last-Minute Email Tax Scams, IRS Warns
These types of schemes often peak close to Tax Day, according to the IRS.
Cybersecurity
Hacking Tools Get Peer Reviewed, Too
A government-led effort paves the way for data extracted from electronic devices to be accepted as evidence in court.
Cybersecurity
Comey Confirms FBI Investigation into Trump Russia Ties, Denies Wiretapping
House intel Democrats pressed on Trump-Russia ties during a hearing while Republicans focused on classified leaks.
Cybersecurity
Comey confirms FBI is investigating Trump-Russia links
FBI director James Comey also told the House intel panel there is no evidence to support President Trump's wiretapping tweets, and the FBI is investigating whether there was coordination between Trump campaign officials and associates and Russia.
Cybersecurity
NPPD reorg could make a comeback
A plan to reorganize DHS' cybersecurity directorate that stalled in Congress last year is still on the agency's agenda.
Emerging Tech