Digital Government
GSA May Make Industry Participation in Data Reporting Pilot Optional
Voluntary participation in the 3-year pilot had been higher than expected, leaving officials to consider whether mandating participation was necessary.
Cybersecurity
Nunes Steps Back from House Russian Investigation Amid Controversy
The House Intelligence chairman’s decision to step aside offers a fresh start, ranking Democrat says.
Modernization
DHS Device-Screening Catches Pedophiles at the Borders
About half a percent of the million travelers who come into the U.S. get their devices screened, the homeland security secretary said.
Digital Government
State Department Wants to Build A Biometric System for Mexico
The department is currently in the market research stage.
Cybersecurity
Bill to Improve Small Business Cybersecurity Advances
The bill directs NIST to create "clear and concise" guidance for how small and medium businesses can boost their digital defenses.
Digital Government
Veterans Affairs Has a New Chief Customer Officer
One of the chief veterans experience officer's priorities will be improving employee experience.
Digital Government
Veterans Calling VA's Crisis Line Can Finally Get Through. Here’s Why.
A team of techies and customer-service professionals starting tackling the problem in 2015.
Cybersecurity
State Officials Question Benefits of Federal Election Oversight
Officials say a new designation provides little help and could undermine election transparency.
Digital Government
VA Experiments with Real-Time Dashboard of Vets' Feedback
The agency wants feedback whenever and however veterans want to send it.
Cybersecurity
NSA Engaged in Massive Battle with Russian Hackers in 2014
An NSA official previously described the toe-to-toe battle but placed it in 2015.
Digital Government
Congress’ Favorite Word This Week: Transparency
This week, lawmakers tackled legislation that included the words "open" and "online" as if they were playing some kind of transparency bingo game.
Cybersecurity
NIST Cyber Board Wants Trump Advisers to Show Up to Next Meeting
The board also plans to highlight election security in a meeting readout sent to the White House and federal agencies.
Cybersecurity
NIST Must Audit Federal Cybersecurity Because DHS Isn’t, Hill Staffer Says
The House Science Committee forwarded legislation requiring the government’s cyber standards agency to conduct audits as well.
Digital Government
Is Trump Eliminating the White House Science and Tech Office?
The administration appears to be whittling down the science and technology staff—or at least, not building it up.
Emerging Tech
CBP Asks: What If There is a Perfect Dog for the Job?
Real-time data can help DHS understand canines.
Cybersecurity
OPM Pays Too Much Protecting Breach Victims from Identity Theft, Watchdog Says
Congress required OPM to provide identity theft insurance up to $5 million, but claims rarely exceed a few thousand, GAO says.
Digital Government
IT Subcommittee to Focus on Buying Better Tech Faster
“It’s time we align best practices in government with industry in acquisition,” Rep. Will Hurd said.
Digital Government
Border Patrol Sniffs Out High-Tech Collars for Canine Agents
Homeland Security's K-9 teams might use wearable devices to ensure the dogs aren't injured on the job.
Cybersecurity
DHS Seeks to Reboot Relationship with Election Officials as Cyber Fears Loom in 2018
DHS wants to ensure election systems are secure against Russian hackers before the 2018 election.
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