Cybersecurity
DHS to obligate $8 billion in contracts by Sept. 30
Agency expects to obligate more than half of its annual contracting budget in the final third of the current fiscal year.
People
GSA's IG probes aren't over yet
A Senate panel has provided a list of targets for future investigations into GSA's operations, and requested updates on the IG office's progress.
Cybersecurity
Civil liberties advocates call Senate cybersecurity bills 'fundamentally flawed'
Neither bill adequately protects privacy, the groups said.
Cybersecurity
At DHS, 'agile' is the watchword, CIO says
The Homeland Security Department is enthusiastic about agile development practices, sayd CIO Richard Spires.
Emerging Tech
A Web-based app could help combat pirates and arms traffickers
The Navy is exploring technologies to mitigate maritime threats.
Acquisition
Agencies could lose some suspension and debarment discretion
Defense bill would mandate action against contractors in some situations, rather than allowing agencies to decide case by case.
Cybersecurity
U.S. should get tough with China over cyberattacks, experts urge
Washington should push Beijing harder, National Journal Insiders say.
People
New OPM programs smooth the passage to federal careers
An initiative under Obama's hiring reform makes it easier for students to pursue a government career.
Digital Government
Exposed to anthrax? In the future, your shirt could provide early warning.
The Pentagon wants clothing and paint that contain bio-warfare detectors.
Emerging Tech
Brain scanning computer system takes over the work of stressed multitaskers
Researchers are investigating other mental states that could be measured.
Modernization
GSA unveils list of FedRAMP third-party assessment organizations
The certified 3PAOS will evaluate contractors that provide cloud services and products to the federal government.
Modernization
Think before you tweet
Report urges agencies to develop social media strategies and policies for engaging with followers.
Digital Government
VA launches a healthcare data mapping project
The open source dictionary is key to developing a joint health record with the Pentagon.
Digital Government
LightSquared files for bankruptcy
The company reported debts and assets of more than $1 billion.
Modernization
NTIA seeks comments on national public safety network
The plan is to solicit comments about the national, interoperable wireless broadband network for law enforcement and first responders.
Digital Government
American drones will not save Yemen
An attempted terrorist attack this week has been bookended by U.S. drone strikes in Yemen. Do we know they're effective?
Cybersecurity
An ambiguous FBI cyber alert raises more questions than it answers
Warning about malware aimed at U.S. business travelers abroad fails to provide critical information, including where the attacks have occurred.
People
Keeping Generation Y on board
Young workers are not so different from their older counterparts, but there are a few distinctions.
Digital Government
Congressman defends call to dismantle GSA
Rep. Jeff Denham's suggestion that GSA should be shut down energized the agency's defenders.
People