Modernization
GSA tries to raise the profile of EIS
The General Services Administration added new info on how agencies can tap into its next generation telecommunications contract -- and tied the vehicle more closely to IT modernization.
Cybersecurity
Time for more robust IOT oversight
Infosec and privacy concerns are going unaddressed in the internet of things ecosystem, and some government agency has to take the lead.
Cybersecurity
Deterring Russian Hacking Will Take More Than Latest Sanctions, Experts Say
The sanctions aim to pressure Russian oligarchs to pressure Putin in turn, but it will be a long time before behavior changes.
Digital Government
“Why Am I Seeing This Ad” Explanations on Facebook Are Incomplete and Misleading, a Study Says
Some of the answers are vague at best.
Ideas
Citizens Support Increased Data-Sharing and Technology Innovation to Enhance Security
The bottom line is they want their data protected.
Modernization
All Bid Protests Must Be Submitted Online Starting in May
The Government Accountability Office expects the system to be more efficient.
Emerging Tech
FDA Wants Tech Companies To Help Shut Down Opioid Sales
The agency believes that tech companies aren't doing enough to combat online drug sales.
Modernization
Why acquisition management is the SENSR project's secret weapon
Getting four agencies to share spectrum and combine their radar systems is a massive undertaking. Settling on a single acquisition management system makes it much more manageable.
Digital Government
Pentagon Picks Former JP Morgan Executive To Be CIO
Dana Deasy brings considerable private-sector experience to the Defense Department’s efforts to transform its IT operations.
Cybersecurity
White House: Government Identity Verification Tools Aren’t Meeting The Threat
The order comes as personal information that organizations once used to verify people is increasingly available online.
Modernization
Preemption Battles Continue as Cities Look to Improve Internet Connectivity
From Georgia to Texas and Colorado, city halls are trying to fend off state efforts to assert control over local rights of way.
Cybersecurity
As Atlanta Recovers From Ransomware Attack, Georgia Looks to Boost Cyber Collaboration
The state will soon offer information security training local governments should consider to help avoid a crisis of Atlanta proportions.
Cybersecurity
OMB wants feedback on new ICAM policies
A draft memorandum to strengthen governmentwide identity, credential and access management calls for modernization and more adoption of shared ICAM services.
Digital Government
The biggest challenges for true modernization in 2018
The drive for IT transformation is reaching far beyond technology into every aspect of agency operations.
People
Defense Department names new CIO
Former JP Morgan CIO Dana Deasy will take over Defense Department IT in early May.
Cybersecurity
Huawei Pushes Back On FCC Efforts to Bar It From U.S. Networks
FCC’s concerns Huawei is a Chinese spying tool are unfounded and based in rumor, the company said.
Digital Government
GAO: Medicare Agency Isn’t Doing Enough to Ensure Beneficiary Data Is Secure
The agency hasn’t established firm rules for how researchers must secure the data.
Digital Government
How the Government Could Fix Facebook
After years of allowing the world’s largest social network to police itself, Congress and federal regulators are discussing some promising reforms.
Digital Government
GSA May Replace Slack For Workplace Collaboration
The agency is seeking information on a tool that “extends beyond” Slack’s current capabilities.
Digital Government