Cybersecurity
Kaspersky: pirated software led to NSA contractor breach
The embattled cyber vendor claims an NSA contractor breach can be traced to a pirated version of Microsoft Word.
Cybersecurity
Agencies don't know where attacks are coming from
A risk report being produced under the cybersecurity executive order suggests that agencies need to get a better handle on where attacks are originating.
People
White House sketches plans to staff its modernization efforts
A new solicitation sets the stage for a new advisory structure to help the Office of American Innovation modernize federal IT.
Acquisition
Lawmakers hear from Trump's picks to lead GSA, OPM
Federal hiring, the clearance backlog and procurement data came up in a Senate confirmation hearing for candidates to lead the Office of Personnel Management and the General Services Administration.
Cybersecurity
House bill looks to secure IoT ecosystem
New legislation would improve security and oversight of connected devices.
Digital Government
Do acquisition deadlines spur innovation?
IT modernization legislation looks to avoid the end-of-year spending spree, but some say time pressure can spark creativity.
Modernization
FedRAMP launches streamlined approvals for low-impact services
FedRAMP Tailored aims to get applications to agencies in as little as four weeks and reduce the burden on cloud providers.
Modernization
Better standards, more sharing seen as keys to cloud adoption
A broad-based group of federal officials are working together to develop new tools for cloud acquisition and innovation.
Acquisition
TBM 'years away' from full implementation
Top federal IT officials signaled that they are moving full steam ahead implementing the Technology Business Management framework, but caution that progress will take time.
Acquisition
GSA looks to help startups navigate big contracts
The General Services Administration offers vendors a roadmap to getting on Multiple Award Schedules.
Digital Government
How GSA can make its $50B telecom contract succeed
The Government Accountability Office wants to see better transition planning as agencies start to move to the Enterprise Infrastructure Services contract.
Acquisition
Crunch time for acquisition portal in defense bill
Reconciliation of the massive defense bill could put new off-the-shelf acquisition sources into the federal acquisition mix, but experts worry about the details.
Modernization
Round 1 of EIS task orders expected in October
The General Services Administration put together a planning tool for EIS buyers with the first task orders expected soon.
Digital Government
GSA elevates Davie, makes changes at 18F
Longtime IT procurement specialist Mary Davie is now deputy commissioner of the Federal Acquisition Service, while 18F Acting Executive Director Dave Zvenyach becomes acting assistant commissioner for the FAS Office of Systems Management.
People
OMB names Zielinski as IT category manager
Onetime SSA CIO Bill Zielinski was just tapped to lead the governmentwide effort to pay less for IT.
Modernization
CenturyLink delays Level 3 acquisition
EIS contract winners CenturyLink and Level 3 pushed their acquisition plans back a month for a California utilities commission approval, but don't expect it to affect planning.
Modernization
How a telecom contact might spur IT upgrades
A month after the GSA named 10 winners for its next-generation telecommunications contract, the $50 billion vehicle has a big supporting role in the White House IT modernization plan.
Cybersecurity
Storm aid could push debt, shutdown deadline to December
The emergency appropriations package for hurricane Harvey could let lawmakers punt budget and debt deals to the end of 2017, with the next shutdown threat coming in mid-December.
People
Pick to lead GSA is popular, but faces political challenges
Emily Murphy, President Trump's pick to lead the General Services Administration, has earned respect from industry, but her selection comes at a tricky time for the agency and Washington alike.
People