Cybersecurity
New guidelines for hack-proof elections get a key vote of approval
A committee of the Election Assistance Commission approved a set of guidelines designed to make voting more secure and more accessible.
Modernization
DOD objects to digital-only plan from NARA
The Department of Defense says a plan to go to all-digital federal records accession will cost too much and interfere with existing digitization plans.
Cybersecurity
Hacking the human component of cyber readiness
The DOD knows information-sharing is key to being ready for the next big cyberattack. But attracting and retaining talent to facilitate it proves challenging.
People
NBIB confirms 700,000 security clearance backlog
The National Background Investigations Bureau is trying to whittle down its massive security clearance backlog, while streamlining and updating its background investigation process.
People
Departing OPM CIO heads to Michigan for state post
Michigan's governor has tapped David DeVries, who is retiring as CIO of the Office of Personnel Management, to be the state's top tech official.
Cybersecurity
DISA's new vice director focuses on cyber tools for battle
Navy Rear Adm. Nancy Norton will help oversee the Defense Information Systems Agency's 8,000 employees and manage an $11 billion budget.
Digital Government
VA sued over sole-source plan for health records
A government contractor is suing the Department of Veterans Affairs over a planned move to shift from its homegrown electronic health records system Vista to the Cerner product used by the U.S. military.
Cybersecurity
Trump elevates CyberCom to combatant command status
The White House announced a long-planned move to elevate Cyber Command to the status of a full combatant command.
Digital Government
The future of prediction in an unpredictable world
Agility and prediction are not mutually exclusive in government decision-making, according to a new study.
Cybersecurity
DOD pushes toward CAC replacement
Defense officials hope the Common Access Card's days are numbered as they continue to test new identity management solutions.
Cybersecurity
Expanding the cyber talent pool
Attracting younger and more diverse talent to fill the growing federal cybersecurity skills gap requires outreach from agencies as well as some prompting from Congress.
Cybersecurity
CYBERCOM to hold first-ever industry day
U.S. Cyber Command is looking to flex its new increased acquisition authority by sitting down with vendors in late October.
Acquisition
GCN announces 2017 dig IT Award finalists
From mobile security to smarter transit to swarming drones, these 25 projects represent the best of discovery and innovation in government IT.
People
What DOD's reorg means for tech and acquisition
The Section 901 report promises changes for DIUx, DARPA and the Pentagon's entire acquisition apparatus.
Modernization
Can stealth technology fly into the future?
A new study eyes where investment in stealth technology is headed.
Cybersecurity
Should NSA and CyberCom split? A watchdog weighs in
The Government Accountability Office teamed up with Pentagon officials to identify the advantages and disadvantages of the dual-hat leadership structure of the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command.
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.
Acquisition
OMB mandates hallway for packages
Federal agencies must use the best-in-class contract on GSA's acquisition gateway for package delivery services as OMB presses forward on category management efforts.
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
A good-news story about cost control
The cost performance of DOD's weapons systems has been improving recently, and it hasn't been by accident.
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