Modernization
Agencies face static in spectrum relocation
Although the Spectrum Relocation Fund addresses the perennial issue of migrating agencies off of scarce spectrum, more innovation and perseverance is required.
Cybersecurity
NIST's school for cyber
The federal government's standards setter is offering agencies advice on how to implement the cybersecurity framework.
Modernization
CBP looks to consolidate data
Customs and Border Protection is looking to unify its sprawling data center footprint under a single contract.
Cybersecurity
Social Security takes a second crack at two-factor authentication
Almost a year after rolling back a mobile phone-based authentication plan for its public beneficiary services, the Social Security Administration unveils a new approach.
Acquisition
GSA official promises vendors "proactively business-friendly" approach under Trump
The General Services Administration is reviewing changes to reporting rules to make them more palatable to industry.
Cybersecurity
McCaskill slams 'turf wars' over cyber
Why some senators and private sector players think big changes are needed in the U.S. approach to cybersecurity.
Modernization
DHS targets ID spoofing in tech solicitation
A DHS procurement program aimed at onboarding innovative companies is looking for solutions to ID spoofing problems.
Modernization
DHS infrastructure group searches for relevance
A DHS-based infrastructure advisory group wants to make its work more urgent and actionable for stakeholders.
Modernization
Mobile security threats facing feds
Federal wireless device users face a disparate set of threats, but the government's buying clout is unlikely change the security picture, a new study says.
Cybersecurity
DHS’ visitor screening improving, GAO official says
Foreign fighters could be a continuing problem, but DHS is tightening up screening for the Visa Waiver Program, according to the GAO.
People
OMB gets avalanche of government improvement suggestions
The White House call for suggestions from federal employees and the public has brought in over 60,000 submissions.
Digital Government
Culture clash in FAA's drone push
The FAA's efforts to integrate unmanned drone aircraft safely into U.S. commercial airspace is moving ahead on several fronts, according to the agency's director, but it requires reconciling cultural differences.
Cybersecurity
Border reps see promise in biometrics
Biometric identification technologies offer a path to compromise over the Trump administration's politically thorny border wall project, said one House Democrat.
Modernization
Simple exploits have a big impact in cyber crime
Cyber attackers are leveraging cloud, email and off-the-shelf tools to open more attack windows, according to a new security study.
Digital Government
GSA rolls out space-based SIN
The agency hopes Schedule 70 special item number for Earth observation solutions will help speed uptake of emerging satellite services.
Cybersecurity
DHS wants help bringing new tech to market
The department's Science and Technology Directorate wants help commercializing the technology it helps develop.
Cybersecurity
M2M cyberthreat protocol is ready for prime time
The second generation of STIX, the structured language for conveying cyberthreat information on a machine-to-machine basis, is nearing completion.
Cybersecurity
Former intel chiefs fear future election hacks
Former top CIA and NSA officials say Russia's interference in the 2016 presidential election marks the dawn of a new era for information warfare directed against U.S. interests.
Digital Government
FAA rolls out no-drone zones
The agency released new data detailing drone flight restrictions around airports and military bases and has begun a process that could further restrict private drone use.
Cybersecurity