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Cybersecurity
Inside the NSA's New Cybersecurity Directorate
The National Security Agency has a new state-of-the-art center and a new attitude about sharing its threat information.
Emerging Tech
NOAA Seeks Fresh Tech Ideas for Weather Satellite Fleets
The nation’s weather agency is looking for new tech ideas that could beef up its data collection and forecasting efforts.
IT Modernization
6 Lessons from Government Customer Experience Professionals
Officials from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Transportation Security Administration and Office of Federal Student Aid explained what’s worked in improving customer experience.
IT Modernization
GSA to Take Corrective Action on DEOS Cloud Contract
The General Services Administration will rework the Defense Enterprise Office Solutions contract to address a bid protest.
Cybersecurity
DOJ: Nigerian Hacker Targeted Federal Employees in $1M Scheme
A Nigerian national appeared in court Thursday facing charges over a $1 million phishing scheme that targeted vendors under the General Services Administration.
CIO Briefing
GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service Commissioner Announces Departure
Alan Thomas, GSA’s top acquisition executive, is leaving the agency for a private-sector position.
Cybersecurity
Report: What’s Old in Enterprise Ransomware Attacks is Still Relevant
Old exploits never die, according to a recent industry report.
CIO Briefing
High Impact Agencies Release Customer Experience Action Plans
More than two dozen high impact service provider agencies shared their current and future investments.
Cybersecurity
Treasury IG Finds ‘Significant Vulnerabilities’ in IRS’ BYOD Program
The IRS’ bring-your-own-device program could increase the risk of data leakage, according to the Treasury Inspector General.
Emerging Tech
Where to Use AI and Other Tips From CIOs on Emerging Tech
The chief information officers from the departments of Health and Human Services, Justice and the General Services Administration offered emerging tech ideas to feds.
CIO Briefing
Trump’s Top Acquisition Official Outlines Priorities
Michael Wooten, the new administrator for the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, wants contracting professionals to meet 21st-century tech challenges head-on.
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CIO Briefing
GSA Seeks to Simplify Citizen Survey Work for High-Impact Agencies
GSA will usher certain agencies through Paperwork Reduction Act regulations to meet the administration's customer experience goals.
IT Modernization
Pentagon’s DEOS Contract Protested
The Government Accountability Office will make a decision on the protest by Dec. 18
Data
Study: More than Half of Americans Trust Law Enforcement to Use Facial Recognition Responsibly
Pew Research Center’s study is the latest to conclude Americans are growing more comfortable with having their faces scanned.
Emerging Tech
Lawmaker: Congress Needs to Focus on China or Risk Being Lapped
A Hawaii lawmaker said Congress needs more focus—and expertise—on the many threats China poses to the U.S.
CIO Briefing
Trump Signs Constituent Services Bill into Law
A bill to modernize constituent services is now the law of the land.
CIO Briefing
These 6 Principles Helped Navy Federal Deliver Superior Customer Experience
They drive every decision Navy Federal Credit Union makes regarding their members.
IT Modernization
Defense Department Inspector General Clarifies JEDI Involvement
The Pentagon’s IG is reviewing complaints from multiple sources.
IT Modernization
Pentagon Makes Its Case for JEDI
The Pentagon defended its JEDI acquisition Friday and pushed back against “myths” and misinformation.
Policy