Cybersecurity
IARPA looks to hand-held genetic testing
IARPA wants help developing next-generation genetic sequencing technology that it can use in hand-held devices.
Cybersecurity
DHS elevates Driggers to senior cyber post
Rick Driggers is moving to the deputy slot at the Office of Cybersecurity and Communications at DHS.
Digital Government
Energy Department releases code to count bats in the dark
Pacific Northwest Laboratory researchers are making the thermal imaging software available to energy companies to help with offshore wind turbine siting.
Acquisition
IT firms part of $16M false claims settlement
A Virginia IT products and services company agreed to settle with the government over allegations of false claims and fraud in federal small business contracts.
Cybersecurity
DOT watchdog finds flaws in IT working capital spend
An oversight report criticizes the Transportation Department's administration of an IT working capital fund.
People
USDA moves CIO to new post
Jonathan Alboum, the Department of Agriculture CIO, has been reassigned to new duties.
Cybersecurity
CBP sets biometric tech at more airports
Customs and Border Protection adds airports in Houston and Las Vegas to its growing list of facilities with biometic exit technology.
Cybersecurity
What can the U.S. learn from the world's largest biometric ID system?
India's biometric identification program needs to better document how it's being used by the public and governments, according to independent researchers.
Cybersecurity
Rice to be acting DHS CIO
The recently appointed deputy CIO, who was previously CIO of the Transportation Security Administration, will step in following Staropoli's resignation.
Acquisition
What it will take to make carriers bullish on EIS
Telecommunications service providers hope agencies don't play safe with EIS and instead lean on them for help with next generation services.
Cybersecurity
FBI warns on IP addresses
The FBI issued an alert in late July advising industry, government and academic institutions about persistent cyber threats from a group with ties to Iran.
Cybersecurity
DHS, vendor warn on automotive cyber flaws
DHS warned the automobile industry that new private sector research shows vehicle control systems have new possible vectors for attacks and data theft.
Cybersecurity
DHS CIO resigns
Recently installed DHS CIO Richard Staropoli has resigned his position at the agency.
Modernization
TSA seeks EIS transition help
TSA's mid-July request for information for help with its transition to EIS shows the agency is looking to maintain its legacy telecom service but also leverage more modern capabilities.
Acquisition
Post-award, the real work starts on EIS
Federal agencies and the 10 contract awardees still have work to do before taking advantage of GSA's next-generation telecommunications contract.
Acquisition
GSA names 10 primes for $50B EIS contract
GSA awarded contracts for the vehicle that will be the foundation for next-generation telecom and network services for the next decade and a half at federal agencies.
Cybersecurity
Deputy takes the reins at DHS
Elaine Duke steps into the top job at DHS, as outgoing chief John Kelly moves to the White House as Trump's chief of staff.
Acquisition
OMB mandates hallway for packages
Federal agencies must use the best-in-class contract on GSA's acquisition gateway for package delivery services as OMB presses forward on category management efforts.
Cybersecurity
Bill calls for a smart wall
New legislation by Texas Rep. Will Hurd would require DHS to assess technology options and develop a comprehensive plan for the border wall.
Cybersecurity