Acquisition
White House taps old policies for new government makeover
New guidance from OMB advises agencies to use shared services, GWACs and federal schedules for acquisition, and to leverage IT wherever possible in restructuring plans.
Modernization
Record ZTE fine spotlights weak links in supply chain
The record $1.19 billion fine imposed on a Chinese telecommunications firm in March for violating U.S. sanctions against Iran and North Korea is worth keeping in mind as dangers to supply chain security mount, said top U.S. counterintelligence official.
Cybersecurity
Agencies need to talk IT, intel for supply chain
As supply chain management has become a key insider threat, agencies need to reach out to industry for help, said experts.
Cybersecurity
DHS ends pursuit of rogue Twitter account
The Department of Homeland Security withdrew a bid to obtain the identities behind an "alt" USCIS Twitter account, in the face legal objections by the social media network.
Cybersecurity
Information sharing is complicated, even inside government
Sharing cybersecurity threat information among federal law enforcement agencies generates tension, but that's not a bad thing, say FBI, DOJ and DHS cyber officials.
Modernization
Congress looks to free up federal spectrum
Lawmakers have reintroduced a bill to entice federal agencies away from spectrum holdings to free it up for commercial use.
Cybersecurity
Border wall won't span sea to sea
DHS chief John Kelly paints a clearer picture of the developing border barrier project, which includes a mix of walls, technology and fencing.
Digital Government
Old films of nuke tests offer new data today
Digitized Cold War-era films of atmospheric nuclear tests are helping recalibrate data for modern analytics.
Cybersecurity
DOJ, DHS could do better at sharing terror info
Although the DOJ and DHS are sharing domestic counterterror information, they need to tweak some access and coordination issues, according to a joint oversight report from the agencies' inspectors general.
Acquisition
OMB: The IT management lights are on
Federal IT doesn't stop for political transitions, said OMB officials who are concentrating on making sure efficiency and workforce policies from the last few years are working.
Modernization
AT&T aligns public sector under Kapoor
AT&T combines previously separated groups, as well as its new FirstNet partnership duties, under longtime federal head Kay Kapoor.
Cybersecurity
How to defend against government hackers
Privacy and civil rights advocates roll out legal advice about how to litigate cases involving the use of hacking tools by law enforcement.
Cybersecurity
Think like a hacker, says former CISO
Greg Touhill contends that clarity, hacker brains and services consolidation are keys to more secure federal networks and data.
Cybersecurity
Why bug bounty programs are worth the risk
Expert hackers aren't necessarily the folks you want to invite on your network, but according to a Pentagon expert, they're the best equipped to do an important job.
Modernization
FirstNet award on tap
There isn't much suspense as the Commerce Department prepares to announce the winner of a $6.5 billion national wireless broadband emergency network contract.
Cybersecurity
Wearable tech goes to the dogs
The Department of Homeland Security begins to adapt wearable health data monitoring technology for its huge pack of working detection and security dogs.
Cybersecurity
DHS cyber reorg bill coming
A top DHS cybersecurity official and a leading lawmaker are pushing a plan to reorganize federal cyber protection.
Cybersecurity
Why the internet of things isn't as vulnerable as it looks
While security mavens cast the internet of things as leaky and vulnerable, the tech is also a vital ally, according to the head of the DHS Science & Technology Directorate.
Digital Government
Trump hotel lease is valid, says GSA
The lease President Trump signed with the GSA for the Old Post Office building in Washington is in compliance, an agency contracting officer said.
Digital Government