Cybersecurity
Interior CDM effort 'immature,' says watchdog report
The Interior Department's inspector general said the agency's cybersecurity efforts need more work.
Cybersecurity
States continue to seek cyber help from DHS
With the election only weeks away, DHS sees more states ask for help in finding cyber vulnerabilities in their election systems.
Digital Government
Postal Service looks cautiously to drones
Noting stark differences in customer opinion about emerging drone technology, the U.S. Postal Service contemplates unmanned aerial delivery.
Cybersecurity
Watchdog rips IT management at Secret Service
A follow-up report on the leak of Rep. Jason Chaffetz's old job application data at the Secret Service finds nagging holes in the agency's management of personal data and IT.
Digital Government
White House open-sources chatbot
With 1.5 million messages coming in since the August launch of its Facebook Messenger bot, the White House has opened the code to developers and non-developers alike.
People
Modernization guidance from ACT-IAC
Planning for modernizing systems can be tricky because adopting technologies requires more than just tech savvy, according to a new ACT-IAC modernization guide.
People
Legacy fund already having impact
U.S. CIO Tony Scott said a proposed IT modernization fund, still before Congress, is changing the way agencies think about upgrading legacy technology.
Digital Government
Satellite, data projects on White House agenda
Global internet connectivity, artificial intelligence and a manned mission to Mars are some of the big ideas at the Frontiers Conference.
Digital Government
Preparing policy for AI-driven tech
A new White House report is aimed at boosting the development of artificial intelligence technology in the U.S.
Cybersecurity
White House weighs response to alleged Russia hacks
The Obama administration might retaliate against Russia for alleged hacks on political targets, while DHS advises state and local governments to shore up election system security.
People
Sen. Hatch dives into the FAR
A key Senate committee wants to hear from vendors about how well agencies are following IT procurement rules.
Cybersecurity
New federal CISO is in it for the long haul
U.S. Chief Information Security Officer Greg Touhill said he doesn't plan on going anywhere come January and is moving to improve federal cybersecurity awareness and coordination.
Modernization
Treasury looking for bureau CIO
The Treasury Department is searching for an IT chief for the bureau that manages federal payments and collections and provides accounting shared services.
Modernization
HHS explains intersection of cloud and HIPAA
The Department of Health and Human Services issued rules for how stewards of sensitive health data should approach cloud technology.
Modernization
Air Force has biggest cloud contract in 2016
The Air Force, Justice Department, Agriculture Department and DHS led the way on cloud contracting in fiscal 2016, according to a Deltek analysis.
Acquisition
OFPP releases category management draft proposal
A draft circular would institutionalize category management practices as standard operating procedure for federal procurement.
Modernization
HHS hones in on IT priorities
In the waning days of the administration, HHS continues to focus on four key goals.
Modernization
USGS expands sensor network to track monster hurricane
The USGS is building out a sensor network in states where Hurricane Matthew is expected to have its biggest impact, to help weather and emergency officials monitor the storm's vital signs in real time.
Cybersecurity
FBI arrests contractor for stealing secrets
The FBI arrested a Maryland contractor and charged him with stealing national security data.
Cybersecurity