Acquisition
SEWP to pilot 'CIO Portal' for purchasing data
NASA's big contract vehicle plans to give more purchase data to agency CIOs and other top-level managers.
People
CMS opens search for CIO
Leaders at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are casting a wide net for a new top IT official.
Cybersecurity
Report: Yahoo customized surveillance software for NSA
A Reuters report says Yahoo facilitated the federal surveillance of live, bulk email traffic.
Acquisition
How IT legislation can supercharge shared services
The IT modernization bill that passed the House could be fuel for shared services to get fully airborne in the next four years, according to OMB.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity spending not at risk in election
A new study says DHS is likely to get money to continue cybersecurity programs, no matter who winds up in the White House, because the threat is too big to ignore.
Cybersecurity
More states tap DHS for help with voting security
DHS fields almost two dozen requests from states for cybersecurity services to help protect voter systems, as Capitol Hill leaders from both parties oppose critical infrastructure designation.
Cybersecurity
House panel praises cybersecurity teamwork
The House Energy & Commerce Committee staff didn't wait for a report on FDA's cyber vulnerabilities to be completed to before it let the agency know there was a big potential problem.
Acquisition
Exit interview with Anne Rung
The government's departing top acquisition official said she leaves behind a solid foundation on which to build more effective and efficient federal IT.
Digital Government
GSA unveils Data Federation portal
GSA wants new U.S. Data Federation to become source and inspiration for more open data across government.
Digital Government
Microsoft is first through FedRAMP Accelerated
The first cloud security provider to complete the accelerated route through GSA's cloud security authorization program took 15 weeks.
Cybersecurity
Could critical infrastructure designation make state election systems less safe?
Another state official tells Congress that direct DHS oversight could create new risks, "ultimately undermining the security of our elections."
Digital Government
GSA, Dun & Bradstreet agree on wider DUNS use
New deal gives agencies wider use of procurement data keyed to DUNS numbers.
Digital Government
Congress hears from small biz on drone rules
A month after the FAA's rules for integrating commercial drones into U.S. airspace took effect, commercial operators see a bright future, but also want more guidance.
Digital Government
Geospatial-as-a-service isn't far off
As commercial satellite imaging companies multiply, NGA is looking for new ways to acquire mapping data.
Cybersecurity
Chinese researchers hack car from 12 miles away
Researchers uncovered vulnerabilities in the Tesla Model S as the U.S. issued new rules for driverless car development and safety.
Cybersecurity
Missed deportee fingerprints spark legislation
A new bill would force DHS to digitize all fingerprint records in the wake of an embarrassing oversight report.
Digital Government
New rules of the road for self-driving cars
The Obama administration announced new guidelines for autonomous vehicles, taking the technology "from sci-fi fantasy to an emerging reality with the potential to transform the way we live."
People
SEA names new president
The Senior Executive Association tapped seasoned former federal executive to lead the organization.
Modernization
Cyber Command builds critical infrastructure defense skills
Cyber Command is developing the ability to support critical infrastructure protection, said Deputy Commander Lt. Gen. James McLaughlin.
Cybersecurity