Digital Government
House panel slams feds for slow patching in Juniper breach
Lawmakers took agencies to task for allegedly slow-walking critical updates to compromised Juniper hardware, while noting that Juniper itself had declined the opportunity to testify before Congress.
Digital Government
Godbout exits for software startup
Federal digital services pioneer and Federal 100 winner Greg Godbout is leaving the Environmental Protection Agency for the private sector next month.
Cybersecurity
DHS is busy sharing threat info with the private sector
The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center has deployed automated information sharing of cyber threats with the private sector, and is fielding "red teams" to help agencies protect their networks from APTs.
Cybersecurity
DHS CIO walks back staff comments on open source
In comments on GitHub, Homeland Security CIO Luke McCormack sought to set the record straight on how the agency views open source.
Digital Government
New EU passenger data measure gets warm reception at DHS
The European Union's vote to relax privacy restrictions on collecting and disseminating airline passenger data will help sharpen its anti-terrorism focus, said DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson.
Digital Government
GSA builds hub for agency citizen science projects
The General Services Administration's new CitizenScience.gov site aims to make it easier for the American public to volunteer to help address critical issues.
Acquisition
House bill looks to bank software savings
A new bill would require agency CIOs to inventory software licenses and report on savings and cost avoidance from improved acquisition strategies.
Cybersecurity
DHS considers flexible hiring paths for cyber talent
Homeland Security IT managers want more flexible hiring that will allow it to develop a more robust cybersecurity and IT workforce.
People
CIO Scott surprised by crisp pace of FITARA implementation
With the majority of agency FITARA implementation plans approved and posted, the federal CIO said the process of reimagining federal IT management has gone more smoothly than expected.
Cybersecurity
GSA seeks input on cybersecurity services
The General Services Administration wants to keep pace with the evolving cybersecurity services market.
Acquisition
Vendors are moving briskly in GSA's FASt Lane trial
More than 40 companies have used GSA's new fast-track process to get a spot on the agency's massive multiple-award IT contract.
Acquisition
DHS helps mobile firm move into GSA's Schedule 70 fast lane
The Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate helped a small mobile security company join GSA’s largest, most widely used acquisition vehicle in just 35 days.
Acquisition
Mary Davie: GSA's great communicator
Managing a workforce that oversees 7,000 contracts and $3.5 billion in federal spending, Mary Davie sits in the catbird seat of the government's vast IT acquisition operation.
Cybersecurity
DHS information network gets new authentication tech
DHS has implemented backend authentication for users of the Homeland Security Information Network.
Digital Government
FAA panel says small drones could operate in populated areas
The final report by an FAA-backed rulemaking committee recommends categorizing drones by size and permitting some to be operated over people not directly involved in the operation of the aircraft.
Acquisition
GSA rolls out faster access to IT schedule
Changes to GSA's Schedule 70 portal are designed to make it easier for new companies to enter the federal IT market.
Modernization
Can government tech compete with Uber and Netflix?
Given the public's increasing expectations for government services to be available from anywhere, agencies might have to ditch incremental change in favor of transformation.
Cybersecurity
Electronic passport required for visa program
DHS has added biometric identification requirements to Visa Waiver Program restrictions.
Modernization
GSA retires legacy accounting IT
GSA decommissioned its old back-office financial system as its tiered IT modernization effort continues and shared services advance.
Digital Government