Cybersecurity
Immigration agency adds new deputy CIO job
The U.S. Customs and Immigration Services created new deputy CIO slot to help balance everyday IT operations and burgeoning DevOps, agile and cloud activities.
Modernization
Cybersecurity key in converged NS2020 environment
How cybersecurity is woven into fabric of the GSA's next-generation telecommunications contract.
Modernization
Congress watching FirstNet security, state opt-ins
The House panel in charge of FirstNet oversight did a reality check on the project, with some lawmakers concerned about security and state participation in the nationwide public safety communications network.
Modernization
GSA plows on towards EIS RFP deadline
Even the historic blizzard in Washington didn't delay the final deadline for vendor proposals for the General Services Administration's massive telecommunications contract.
Cybersecurity
Study says law enforcement can make do without encryption override
Some in law enforcement want the keys to commercial encryption for investigative purposes, but a new study suggests there are other ways to capture the digital lives of criminal suspects.
Cybersecurity
U.S. warned of exploit in Ukrainian cyberattacks
The cyberattacks that blacked out power systems in Western Ukraine late last year used techniques very similar to those ICS-CERT warned infrastructure companies about in 2014.
Acquisition
GSA inches towards making acquisition data public
After a year-long soft launch of its acquisition gateway portal to federal users, the agency is preparing to open its doors to public users.
People
Cautious enthusiasm for OMB's mobile consolidation plan
Federal CIOs and industry analysts see potential savings -- and potential problems -- with an emerging OMB policy that would compel agency IT managers to use GSA's mobile contracts.
Acquisition
Schedule 70 sees growth in fiscal 2015
After a slowdown in previous years, GSA's biggest, most widely used contracting vehicle experienced modest growth in fiscal 2015, according to its manager.
Cybersecurity
New FBI biometric tech facility speeds analysis
The FBI's recently-opened center for biometrics technology in West Virginia giving the Bureau and the Department of Defense sharper capabilities, said a top FBI executive.
Modernization
Industry group seeks revamp for FedRAMP
FedRAMP, according to some cloud service providers, is too expensive and time consuming.
Modernization
Nuclear response teams get a lighter load
The federal agency that responds to radiological incidents around the country doesn't have as much communications gear to lug around these days.
Cybersecurity
Justice seeking access to encrypted communications
Law enforcement agencies remain concerned that strong encryption of everyday electronic communications is hampering criminal investigations and prosecutions, a top Justice official said.
Modernization
GSA mulls one-stop shop for cloud
GSA is listening to vendors in establishing a comprehensive IDIQ contract for agencies to acquire cloud services.
Cybersecurity
ACT-IAC survey offers new cybersecurity ideas
The organization has gathered 200 ideas on securing government networks and managing cybersecurity policy and operations.
Digital Government
E-Verify goes mobile
DHS and Citizenship and Immigration Services are set to test a mobile app for private-sector employee citizenship checks.
Modernization
GSA hopes Salesforce BPA leads to other targeted efforts
The new governmentwide Salesforce deal paves the way for other software platform acquisition efforts.
Cybersecurity
CBP expands facial recognition program to visa-free travelers
Customs and Border Protection will add first-time Visa Waiver Program travelers and ePassport users to the agency's facial recognition tech deployment.
Digital Government
OPM offers new incentives for cyber recruiting
While OPM flexes incentive options for cybersecurity workers, the intelligence community does public outreach to warn against threats arising from the breach.
Modernization