Cybersecurity
Candidate for TSA top job withdraws from consideration
The Transportation Security Administration is still without a leader now that White House nominee Erroll Southers has withdrawn from consideration.
Acquisition
President orders clampdown on tax-delinquent contractors
The presidential memo directs federal officials and Congress to improve information sharing in order to block delinquent companies from receiving new awards.
Digital Government
Internet addresses rapidly running out
The Number Resource Organization, which oversees global allocation of IP addresses, says 90 percent of addresses available under IPv4 are taken.
Cybersecurity
Air Force issues second call for network attack capabilities
Service seeks technologies to destroy or disrupt enemy information networks.
Cybersecurity
NIST releases update to smart grid standards
Framework will include options for incorporating legacy technology already in use.
Ideas
The Flash Drive Is the Computer
Flash drives have caused many information security officers headaches. But now Lockheed Martin Corp. says it has developed a USB drive, called "Iron Clad" that, according to Reuters:
Modernization
GSA offers Web-based public dialogue tool
GSA is offering federal agencies a free, Web-based public dialogue tool designed for open-government Web sites.
People
Goddard Space Flight Center names new chief information officer
Adrian Gardner has been appointed as the new CIO for NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, and will officially assume his duties on Feb. 1.
People