People
New CIO at Commerce an old government hand
Steve Cooper, who was the first CIO at Homeland Security, is taking over for Simon Szykman at Commerce.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity a top priority in Senate appropriations bill
While DHS takes the lead on civilian-side cybersecurity, Senate appropriators are backing a menu of related initiatives at Commerce and Justice.
Modernization
NTIA spectrum update, VA's wait-time audit, CAMEO task orders and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Modernization
Fixing VA tech, touting tourism data and upgrading from GPS
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Acquisition
Senate panel OKs $51 billion for Commerce, Justice, Science
An early look shows broad agreement between House and Senate appropriators, but some battles still loom over the details of tech policy.
People
How to get ahead in government
Technical chops and hard work are still critical, but advancing into agency leadership demands a much broader skill set.
Modernization
Vice chair promoted to top spot at FirstNet
Longtime telecom exec Sue Swenson replaces Sam Ginn at the agency leading an effort to build a nationwide, interoperable public safety mobile broadband communications network.
Cybersecurity
A menagerie of UAVs
As civilian agencies expand their use of unmanned aerial systems, the vehicles themselves are as varied as the missions.
Modernization
DOD turns to FedRAMP and cloud brokering
Civilian agencies' approach to cloud security is now a key part of the Pentagon's process.
Cybersecurity
NIST's dream: Integrating security into design
New guidelines offer best practices for information systems security.
Digital Government
Exit interview: Joseph Klimavicz
The outgoing NOAA CIO says that of the many innovations he has led at the agency, a recently unveiled big data plan is the "most out of the box" -- and he is sorry he won't be around to see it through as he heads to the Justice Department.
Modernization
Pairing up for shared services
Potential users and providers should try to match their needs as closely as possible, top IT managers say.
Acquisition
NIST eyes IT asset management for financial services industry
The agency and its partner, the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, are looking for collaborators on a model system to guard against cyberattacks.
Modernization
FirstNet CIO builds up his shop
Jim Gwinn says he enjoys the feel of operating in what is essentially a high-tech startup inside government.
Digital Government
NOAA on target for polar satellite launch, says agency chief
A gap in polar satellite coverage could still occur, and there is no agency estimate on how long it might last.
Cybersecurity
Improving IT security by implementing better governance
As agency executives look to implement and reinforce cybersecurity as part of their overall IT and programmatic priorities, an important OMB policy and industry implementation framework can provide context and support by enabling sound IT governance.
Cybersecurity
Commerce bureaus flunk cyber test
The department's inspector general used automated software to direct suspicious traffic at the public-facing websites of five offices; only one analyzed and moved to block the threat.
Cybersecurity
NOAA CIO headed to Justice
Joseph Klimavicz will take over the post that Luke McCormack left in November 2013.
People
Does anyone want to be a CIO?
Alan Balutis argues that focusing too much on "commodity IT" is an abdication of the CIO's mission.
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