Digital Government
GSA Taps New Leader for Technology Transformation Services
GSA appoints one of its own to serve as the Technology Transformation Services' new leader.
Modernization
White House previews tech, modernization updates
White House tech officials previewed coming personnel and modernization updates, including a new leader for a high-profile tech shop and the second round of Technology Modernization Fund awards.
Modernization
PEO structure survives Army Futures reorg, for now
The new Army Futures Command aims to meld all of the service's modernization efforts under one command, but for now the Army program executive officer structure will remain in place.
Modernization
Someone Is Waging a Secret War to Undermine the Pentagon’s Huge Cloud Contract
The battle for the Defense Department’s $10 billion war cloud is getting a lot more interesting.
Modernization
FAA explores shifting its network to FISMA high
The Federal Aviation Administration is exploring an upgrade to the information security categorization of IT systems as part of air traffic control modernization.
Modernization
The road to cyber hell was paved with good intentions
A series of well-intended cloud initiatives have left agencies with unforeseen security challenges, but overcoming them is not hard if you know where to look.
Digital Government
NDAA’s Done, Election Security’s On Deck and Senators Are Fretting About 3D Gun Printing
Last week also saw a showdown over a phony FCC DDoS attack and a new cyber law to protect small businesses.
Cybersecurity
DHS Asks Industry’s Help in Major Supply Chain Security Upgrade
The department wants industry’s input on how to detect malicious and counterfeit tech in the government’s supply chain.
Digital Government
The Pentagon Has Its First Chief Data Officer
He'll be responsible for leading the Pentagon's data strategy.
Modernization
VA Opens Bids on Revamping its Main Website
VA wants to improve its web presence in a big way.
Modernization
Cloud migration made easy
As OMB readies its Cloud Smart strategy, a key government executive shares four keys to successful cloud migrations.
Modernization
Next Agency to Host GSA Centers of Excellence Will Be Announced by October, Departing TTS Director Says
Outgoing Technology Transformation Service Director Joanne Collins Smee shares the strengths of her organization, what’s next for Agriculture’s Centers of Excellence and when the effort will jump to a new agency.
Modernization
DHS ramps up supply chain security efforts
A new DHS study looks to light the way to actionable supply chain security solutions for telecommunications infrastructure.
Digital Government
USDA Wants One Hub to Connect Agency Leaders to Every Employee
The agency wants to pull disparate intranets together and allow two-way communications with employees.
Modernization
DISA seeks metrics for cloud SLAs
An interagency working group is putting together a catalog of service level agreement metrics that all federal agencies could use for commercial cloud contracts.
Modernization
Sen. Markey wants details on cyber threats to the U.S. grid
In letters to federal agencies and power companies, Sen. Edward Markey wants more information on reports of cybersecurity vulnerabilities in U.S. power systems.
Modernization
TSA expands scanning tech
New tech for baggage and identity scanning will continue to roll out at airports across the country, said TSA's top manager.
Digital Government
The Government’s Paperwork Problem is Undermining Public Trust
An audit suggests agencies are doing a poor job of assessing the burden their information requests place on the public.
Modernization
GAO urges DOD to share data about commercial satellite programs
Centralizing data related to the Defense Department's work with commercial satellites could be one of the first tasks for a “Space Force.”
Modernization