Cybersecurity
Ransomware epidemic prompting firms to rethink information sharing
The surge in ransomware attacks could have the unintended effect of getting reticent companies to share cyber threat indicators with government.
Acquisition
Carper takes on acquisition in NDAA amendment
A proposed amendment to the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act seeks to make broad but incremental changes to acquisition rules across government.
Cybersecurity
FTC: Too soon for internet of things laws
The Federal Trade Commission sees risks and opportunity in internet of things applications, but thinks new laws specific to the technology would be premature.
Cybersecurity
DHS advisory council report could help NPPD
A Homeland Security Advisory Council report advocating closer coordination across infrastructure segments could boost the prospects for a reorganization of DHS' cybersecurity unit.
Cybersecurity
House committee wants details on DOD, DHS West Coast offices
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee is asking for information on the staffing and budget levels at the two agencies' Silicon Valley offices.
Digital Government
DHS wants agile delivery services
DHS is looking to capitalize on cloud computing, agile development and mobile technologies to find innovative ways to deliver IT services.
Acquisition
Sandia Labs management contract officially up for grabs
Multiple proposals are expected for the contract to run the Sandia National Laboratories starting in mid-2017.
Acquisition
Feds seek contractor emissions data
A proposed new Federal Acquisitions Regulation rule would require federal suppliers to supply yearly greenhouse gas emissions data.
Cybersecurity
NPPD gets funding bump in Senate bill
DHS cybersecurity directorate funding edges north of $1.8 billion, as federal cyber risks gain traction as a policy priority.
Cybersecurity
CBP working on border tech acquisition processes
The agency is making strides in developing and deploying border technologies but still has some weaknesses.
Cybersecurity
Kaine: Congress is nearsighted on privacy
Congress has "fundamentally surrendered" the public's expectations of privacy in their legislative approach to cybersecurity, according to a prominent U.S. senator.
Cybersecurity
DHS intel shop needs to work on privacy protection, says watchdog
The Office of Intelligence and Analysis at DHS office needs to buff its info handling skills, according to an inspector general report.
Digital Government
Revamped 18F to get a contracting embed
GSA's Federal Acquisition Service plans to place acquisition experts in the new Technology Transformation Service to share knowledge on procurement strategies.
Digital Government
FAA opens up drone registration database
The FAA has made its database of hobbyists' and recreational users' unmanned aerial systems more widely available to the public.
Digital Government
Senators want details on new background check bureau
Two Democrats with oversight responsibilities are asking OPM for specifics about its transition and reorganization plans for a new bureau formed to handle background checks.
Cybersecurity
Experts split on the federal cyber sprint
Cybersecurity managers are divided on whether a 30-day cybersecurity "sprint" actually strengthened the government's defenses, according to a new study.
Cybersecurity
Justice official: Info sharing is the best revenge
Cybersecurity officials from Homeland Security and Justice urged continued collaboration to keep growing cyberattacks at bay.
Digital Government
New rule puts onus on contractors to tighten IT security
The government finalized a rule change that spells out new requirements for contractors to protect classified and controlled information.
Cybersecurity
How feds, military might deploy consumer IoT gear
Commercial technology and networks are set to play important roles as federal agencies and the Defense Department seek to harness the Internet of Things.
People