Modernization
What Pritzker wants from Silicon Valley
In first official visit to the West Coast tech mecca, Commerce secretary solicits partnerships on climate data and highlights new Census tool.
Cybersecurity
DHS seeks assessment of cybersecurity market for smaller companies
The agency wants to encourage small and midsize businesses to adopt the Cybersecurity Framework.
People
Szykman to leave Commerce
CIO tells colleagues he expects a successor to be named quickly, sets no firm departure date.
Modernization
White House team seeks answers on agency spectrum management
The move is the latest in the administration’s effort to free up spectrum for use in wireless broadband to meet the growing demand for data-intensive mobile services.
Modernization
IP switch could threaten FAA systems, says integrator
Harris Corp. has warned that hacking is much less difficult in IP and wireless environments than with hardwired systems, which could prove problematic for air traffic control.
Cybersecurity
Cyber framework promising but may need more
Response has been generally positive, but concerns remain about privacy, incentives and other items not addressed by the framework.
Cybersecurity
Forthcoming cybersecurity framework to address privacy
Since the most recent draft came out in October, a sharpened focus on privacy has evolved.
Cybersecurity
CBP website helps track trade violations
The retooled site for processing trade data is part of the DHS agency’s Automated Commercial Environment.
People
Make the case for mobility
Winning approaches by federal leaders suggest that mobile success begins not with a device, but with a proper business plan.
Cybersecurity
GAO: Protect next-gen 911 from cyberattack
With multiple federal entities working on emergency response communications, GAO says DHS should take the lead.
People
How many Commerce CIOs does it take to...?
Deltek's annual holiday party brought together five current and former Commerce Department IT leaders.
People
Review team recommends ‘gap-filler’ satellite program
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration needs to begin work immediately to help mitigate a pending gap in polar-orbiting weather satellite coverage.
Digital Government
Pritzker touts open data in policy speech
Commenting on the recent government shutdown, the Commerce secretary noted: "Data does not get a lot of attention until it is not available."
Digital Government
NOAA satellite programs earn mixed reviews
Independent review team notes progress on most recommendations, but concerns linger of a gap in coverage "that could be months or years in duration."
Digital Government
FAA's drone test plan leaves privacy to site operators
The six locations chosen to host tests of unmanned planes will be responsible for handling data the vehicles collect.
Digital Government
NOAA's satellite data hub will be a 'one-stop shop' for priority users
A project under NOAA's National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Service would change the way priority users can access satellite data, making it much more useful.
Cybersecurity
NIST to review cryptographic standards development process
Following the revelation of efforts by the National Security Agency to subvert NIST's work in developing cryptography standards, NIST will reconsider its methods and review its older work.
Modernization
Primary instrument ready for GOES-R installation
The Advanced Baseline Imager is the new NOAA satellite's primary instrument for scanning the planet’s weather, oceans and environment.
Digital Government
NOAA preps ground systems for data flood
New satellites will dramatically increase the volume of continuous weather data from which scientists and forecasters must mine useful information.
Cybersecurity
NIST opens latest cyber framework draft for public comment
The request for comment is the latest in a series of engagements with the general public, including private sector companies, operators of critical infrastructure, public sector employees and members of academia.
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