People
It's about more than where you sit
Some readers felt the concerns of contractors about GSA's renovated office space were not particularly relevant. Are they right?
Cybersecurity
How a shutdown would raise attack risk
Even with many security measures automated, widespread furloughs would create vulnerabilities.
Cybersecurity
Borras named DHS acting deputy secretary
More than a dozen top leadership spots remain without permanent appointees.
Cybersecurity
Hockey footage aids in biometric system choice
DHS plans to use video footage shot at a hockey game to compare the capabilities of facial recognition systems.
People
Should I stay or should I go?
Federal IT employees are unsure which of them will be spared from furloughs if the government shuts down Oct. 1.
People
Contractors critique GSA's new workspace
GSA's remodeled headquarters is designed to accommodate a flexible, connected workforce. Some contractors, however, are finding the transition difficult.
Acquisition
Firm files second OASIS protest
After having its first protest rejected, Aljucar, Anvil-Incus & Co. is taking another shot.
Cybersecurity
Just a (recognized) face in the crowd
DHS's Science & Technology Directorate tests facial recognition software at a hockey arena.
Cybersecurity
Bill allows DHS choice of biometrics
Lawmakers have chosen not to specify which biometrics a visa entry/exit system should use.
Cybersecurity
Does DHS need an acquisition oversight board?
Nearly half of the department's top management positions are vacant, raising concerns about its ability to improve acquisition processes.
Cybersecurity
DHS acquistion still needs improvement
Despite progress, DHS's acquisition programs still cost too much and run late too often, lawmakers charge.
Modernization
Postal Service eyes digital dollars
In its efforts to bolster a flagging bottom line, the USPS is exploring non-traditional services it could provide using its existing electronic and physical delivery infrastructure.
Acquisition
IT pricing policies are dinosaurs, say contractors
An industry group objects to the price reduction clause in GSA Schedule contracts.
Cybersecurity
Two eyed for CIO posts at DHS, FEMA
DHS finds a replacement for Richard Spires, while FEMA welcomes a NASA veteran.
Cybersecurity
DHS, IG spar about social media policy
Department privacy officials argues that some IG policy recommendations are unrealistic and would be ineffective.
Digital Government
Gold in the data, but a shortage of miners
Universities are graduating only a fraction of the data scientists that federal agencies need.
Cybersecurity
ICE-developed app snares child-porn suspect
Authorities arrested a man wanted on pornography and drug charges just 36 hours after information went out over a new app.
People
GAO counts $320M spent on 12 duplicative programs
Legislator sees bright side in that only 12 of 590 programs were found to be redundant, while another points to report as evidence of a need for greater oversight.
Cybersecurity
