Digital Government
Why tracking government spending on Trump-owned businesses is hard
Hill Democrats want answers on federal spending at Trump-owned businesses, but agencies might have a tough time supplying hard numbers.
Cybersecurity
Navy CIO moving on
Navy Department CIO Robert Foster is leaving his current job to become deputy CIO at the National Credit Union Administration.
Modernization
Can stealth technology fly into the future?
A new study eyes where investment in stealth technology is headed.
Cybersecurity
Years after breach, OPM still shows infosec weakness
A congressional watchdog reports that while OPM has addressed some past information security recommendations, vulnerabilities persist.
Cybersecurity
New bill sets IoT standards for federal suppliers
A new bipartisan Senate bill would eliminate the federal government from purchasing connected devices with hard-coded passwords and other known vulnerabilities.
Digital Government
DOD risks 'rogue' apps under current IoT policy
A new GAO report called for the DOD to strengthen its policies and guidance for connected devices.
Digital Government
NDAA could expand funding for student startup program
The Hacking for Defense initiative, which could be funded by the FY 18 defense bill, taps undergraduate teams to help solve DOD issues.
Digital Government
Re-evaluating the need for 'I' in IoT
A "network of things" might be a better way to describe and categorize elements of connected-device environments.
Acquisition
Agencies should look to industry for scaling shared services
Adopting standards and building partnerships with industry will accelerate agencies' ability to take advantage of shared services, says a GSA executive.
People
Treasury CIO replaced
Sonny Bhagowalia is moving to a new position at Treasury in the Bureau of the Fiscal Service.
Digital Government
To fight fraud, follow the data
Federal program managers are being urged to use data analytics and information sharing to sniff out fraud, abuse and improper payments.
Cybersecurity
DHS makes mobile security a priority
Mobile security continues to be top priority for the Department of Homeland Security, which has multiple efforts underway to address threats to federal devices.
People
FITARA Enhancement Act moves forward
The stand-alone bill is a backup plan in case key extensions are not included in the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act.
People
FTC gets new chief technologist
Neil Alan Chilson, a key advisor for the Federal Trade Commission on technology, privacy and data security matters, has been named to the post on an acting basis.
People
Survey: DevOps a bright spot among public-sector uncertainty
Siloed operations and systems integration are serious concerns that better DevOps might help to mitigate, IT decision makers say.
Modernization
SBA CIO grapples with modernization
A House committee urged the Small Business Administration CIO to flatten the org chart and improve on cybersecurity.
Digital Government
OMB looks to continue civilian-side cuts into 2019
As the FY19 budget deadline looms, streamlining federal civilian workforce is on the agenda.
Digital Government
What's next for spending data?
Officials are continuing to iterate on Data Act reporting, and more granular, standardized government info could be in the offing.
People
9 GOP reps oppose cuts to federal retirement system
A group of House Republicans including D.C.-area lawmaker Barbara Comstock announced opposition to cuts aimed at federal employees and retirees in Trump's FY18 budget request.
Cybersecurity
Can blockchain transform ID?
Accenture and Microsoft are teaming up on a plan to use biometric markers in a blockchain platform to verify identity for displaced persons who may lack official documentation.
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