People
Tech jobs, FAA video and OPM recruitment roadmap
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Digital Government
NHTSA can't get on the road again
Implementing a new crash-data system requires travel that the highway safety agency says it can't afford.
Cybersecurity
GAO examines air traffic control and Medicaid, NASA named a top 50 brand
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Digital Government
NTSB recommends new data recovery tech to FAA
Recent air disasters present stark evidence that the government needs new aircraft location and in-flight data transmission technologies.
People
Tech panels, IoT caucus, a Marine at DIA and CNN’s drones
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
FISMA, TSA IT measures on way to president
The FISMA overhaul incorporates the existing division of labor on protecting federal networks, while the TSA measure creates new levels of oversight for IT acquisition at the agency.
Digital Government
Big data is not just a job, it's an adventure
Officials from DHS and DOT face different challenges with departmental data but agree that when it comes to managing big data, "you're never done."
Digital Government
Pirate tracking, highways in the sky and laser deployment
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
People
Gumming up government, but only for a while
A GAO report says shutdowns throw a monkey wrench into the gears of government, but any long-term impact appears minimal.
Modernization
FAA seeks digital tool to aid investigations
The FAA wants to buy a commercial off-the-shelf forensic case management software tool.
Modernization
Surplus TSA airport scanner missed initial data scrubbing
One of 165 decommissioned scanners escaped with its data intact, but its hard drive was soon removed, according to an IG report.
Modernization
DHS and KeyPoint hiring, Brennan defending and drones flying
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
Eliminating reports, monitoring email, funding ID research and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Modernization
Traffic cybersecurity gets a red light
Researchers have demonstrated relatively easy access to networked traffic systems.
Modernization
NHTSA takes next step on national crash-avoidance system
In addition to radio interference, skeptics also voice concerns about the cybersecurity of increasingly networked vehicles.
People
HHS cloud plans, a key IT vacancy and talk of a cyber-specific service branch
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
People
No on FITARA, yes on wearable gear, maybe on JSF software
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Digital Government
FAA moves on drone test and research sites
The last of six authorizations to operate and a solicitation for a Center of Excellence for Unmanned Aircraft Systems came in the past week.
Cybersecurity
The story behind DOT's cyber makeover
CIO Richard McKinney says it started with the realization that staff considered cybersecurity measures to be "inconvenient."
Modernization