Cybersecurity
CISA Cuts Deadline For Patching Critical Weaknesses In Half
A new binding operational directive requires agencies to patch critical vulnerabilities in just over two weeks.
Cybersecurity
Agency Cyber Pros Welcome DHS’ Leadership If It’s Not One-Size-Fits-All
Homeland Security is well-positioned to lead governmentwide cyber acquisitions and standards, so long as they work with agencies as individuals, officials said.
Cybersecurity
Senate Passes Bill to Allow Cyber Talent to Rotate Through Agencies
The bipartisan legislation would allow certain cybersecurity-related personnel to rotate across various federal agencies.
Cybersecurity
CISA wants more funding for critical infrastructure activities
Christopher Krebs, director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, said the agency's focus on election security operations is a good model for other critical infrastructure sectors.
Artificial Intelligence
White House Kicks Off Effort to Develop Artificial Intelligence Standards
The administration wants public feedback to help shape the National Institute of Standards and Technology-led effort.
Ideas
The Government Wants To Teach Drones Some New Tricks
Recent Army contracts focus on the skies while DARPA is focused on underground efforts.
Cybersecurity
TSA preps new guidelines on pipeline cyber
The Transportation Security Administration has developed a plan to more regularly update its cybersecurity guidelines for oil, natural gas and hazardous materials pipeline operators.
Digital Government
How Sending Security Clearance Checks to Defense Will Affect the Workforce
Personnel transfers will begin by June 24, but the details aren't all hammered out yet.
Cybersecurity
Army multi-domain task force could spell acquisition changes
A new focus on interoperability with allies and partners could alter buying practices as it matures.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Worry DHS’ 2020 Budget ‘Shortchanges the Future’
The department's Science and Technology Directorate would be forced to close multiple research facilities to accommodate the 30% budget cut.
People
Watchdogs warn on DHS vacancies
Frequent turnover and persistent vacancies across the Department of Homeland Security are limiting the ability of employees to carry the agency's myriad missions.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: May 1
Top stories, quick hits and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
Emerging Tech
The Underlying Messages That Screen-Time Recommendations Send Parents
Providing the sort of straightforward guidance parents desire is hard for anyone, even experts.
Modernization
Air Force Awards $76 Million to Fund Device Management and IT Support
Unisys Corporation was selected to help consolidate multiple toolsets and service desks into a single entity.
Modernization
DHS Tries Again to Build a Contract for Agile Development
The department is pushing components to buy more off governmentwide contracts—except when it comes to the cloud and agile development.
Emerging Tech
Tech Experts Call for More Federal Funding and Nurturing for Blockchain
Congress needs to issue guidance for the budding technology.
Modernization
How to Speed Up FITARA Adoption
The Government Accountability Office outlined a dozen measures that help agencies improve their IT ecosystems.
Cybersecurity
DHS orders faster patching from federal agencies
A new Binding Operational Directive from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency requires agencies to move faster on addressing known security flaws in federal systems.
Digital Government