Cybersecurity
Congress punts funding decisions to Dec. 21
The House and the Senate voted to push off negotiations over an imminent funding lapse, putting off a political fight over the border wall until just before Christmas.
Digital Government
Congress Approves Two-Week Spending Deal, Averting a Partial Shutdown
New government shutdown deadline is set for Dec. 21.
Cybersecurity
Safari Browser Is Testing USB Security Keys
It's the latest web browser to add a boost user security.
Cybersecurity
Senators Introduce Bill to Let Hackers Reports Bugs to DHS
Think of it as a standing bug bounty program.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon Considers Cybersecurity Certification for Its Contractors
It’s still unclear what would be required for certification or how much it would cost for businesses.
Digital Government
The U.S. Just Declared War on the Chinese Company It Loves to Hate Most
Huawei has largely been shut out of the U.S. since 2012.
Emerging Tech
DHS Invests in 2 Companies for Data Privacy Tools
The awards are part of the department’s Data Privacy portfolio that focuses on sensors, autonomous systems and other emerging tech.
Acquisition
Census adds test on controversial citizenship question
Amid lawsuits and legal uncertainty, the Census Bureau announced plans to conduct a last-minute field test to measure the potential impact of the citizenship question on response rates and accuracy.
Digital Government
OMB Rejects Watchdog Criticisms of Anti-Fraud Guidance for Agencies
Senators bash White House office for mishandling interagency working group.
Cybersecurity
Upcoming Bill Would Lock Down Agencies' Internet-Connected Devices
But agency chief information officers could make exceptions, according to the legislation.
Cybersecurity
DHS risk agency eyes January policy push
The National Risk Management Center at the Department of Homeland Security plans to have lists of national critical functions and supply chain priorities in place by January.
Modernization
GSA extends EIS deadline to 2023
Agencies are getting up to three more years on existing telecom contracts before having to shift to the $50 billion Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions vehicle.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Dec. 6
Top stories, quick hits and more from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
The Bush 41 Administration’s IT Legacy
Much of today’s IT procurement landscape is the result of reforms from when the late President George H.W. Bush was in the White House.
Emerging Tech
Secret Service to Test Facial Recognition Tech Around the White House
The ACLU worries about the future implications of this.
Cybersecurity
HHS expects ATO for blockchain acquisition solution this month
The Department of Health and Human Services is making a big push to have the first blockchain-based program in the federal government with authority to operate certification.
Cybersecurity
TSA Unveils Cybersecurity Roadmap
The agency identifies four priorities and six goals to address
Digital Government