Cybersecurity
DHS: Health care sector is most prone to ransomware
The Department of Homeland Security details ransomware vulnerabilities faced by critical infrastructure sectors, especially health care systems.
Cybersecurity
FBI extradites Latvian for malware scheme
The FBI brings an elusive scareware suspect to U.S. courtroom to face multiple wire fraud and conspiracy charges.
Acquisition
GSA's growing stable of SINs
The massive Schedule 70 contract is expanding its programs to streamline access to specialized IT offerings.
People
COOs can make government work better -- if they're hired
Agency chief operating officers can take the lead in improving government efficiency, according to a new report.
Acquisition
U.S. commits $250M to spur supercomputing speeds
The Energy Department has committed over $250 million in research and development funding to six computer makers for the next-generation supercomputer, as China eclipses the U.S. in computing speed.
Cybersecurity
New DHS CIO leads with a hands-on style
Richard Staropoli, the new top tech official at the Department of Homeland Security, wants systems that can cover a lot of ground but says the search for a "100 percent solution" impedes progress.
Acquisition
DHS execs own FLASH fail
The department's failure to launch an agile services contract can serve as a teachable moment, according to DHS procurement officials.
People
Two execs to leave GSA in wake of reorg
Tom Sharpe and Kevin Youel Page are resigning in the aftermath of a reorganization that changes the face of the Federal Acquisition Service.
Acquisition
Trial by Twitter for acquisition pros
How federal acquisition will work under the Trump administration still an emerging and complicated issue.
Modernization
White House funds federal spectrum study
OMB funds research on how to consolidate multiple federal radar capabilities to free up government-owned spectrum for the commercial market.
Cybersecurity
New visa vetting to include social media handles
The State Department is starting to collect social media information from certain visa applicants deemed risky.
Modernization
AT&T seeks tough standards for FirstNet opt-outs
Telecom providers argue about the role and impact of state-run networks on FirstNet's nationwide public safety broadband network.
Cybersecurity
DHS: WannaCry could linger
The virulent ransomware could worm its way into day-to-day business operations of critical infrastructure providers, DHS warned.
Digital Government
White House seeks authority to track and destroy drones
Under draft legislation, federal agencies would have the authority to disable or destroy drone aircraft deemed dangerous to government operations.
Modernization
Windstream drops EIS protest
The company withdraws its pre-award protest of GSA's massive telecommunications contract, paving the way for an agency award.
Cybersecurity
Kelly: DHS halted the march of WannaCry in the U.S.
The DHS Secretary told a Hill panel that the agency was key to curtailing the historic cyberattack.
Cybersecurity
CBP reports advances in biometrics
After years of searching and tech trials, Customs and Border Protection said it has found a way to make a biometric entry/exit system work with airlines and airports.
Cybersecurity
Budget seeks $2.6 billion for border wall and supporting tech
The administration's budget proposal includes at least a portion of the promised border wall and a lot of tech to support border security.
Cybersecurity
New DHS data details scope of visa overstays
A detailed report on visa overstays from the Department of Homeland Security indicates that facial recognition technology supporting a biometric exit program is showing promise.
Modernization