Emerging Tech
Another Major DHS Contract Is Being Recompeted Through GSA
A $100 million U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services modernization and support opportunity will go to IT Schedule 70 contract holders.
Emerging Tech
27 Groups Call on Congress to Deny ‘Smart Wall’ Funding
Groups are speaking out against a congressional proposal to up spending on surveillance tech on the border.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Are Taking Another Crack At Security Clearance Reform
And they’re demanding answers about Facebook’s missteps and the shutdown’s impact on cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity
Report Finds Feds Tower Over Other Sectors In At Least One Cybersecurity Metric
That includes Fortune 500 and tech companies worth more than $1 billion, according to a new report.
Podcasts
Critical Update: 3 Major Programs to Watch in 2019
To wrap season two, we run down three programs with high stakes for the agencies in play, as well as the rest of government.
Policy
Wall Funding Remains In Limbo But Both Sides Argue For Border Security Tech
Democrats and Republicans from both chambers of Congress said they want cutting-edge tech patrolling the border but GOP members of the conference committee say they want physical barrier funding, too.
Digital Government
While You're Watching Super Bowl LIII, DHS and Atlanta Will Be Watching You
Federal and local law enforcement are combining efforts—and technology assets—to secure the biggest sport event of the year.
Cybersecurity
Lawmaker: Congress Needs Fewer Committees with Cyber Oversight
Cybersecurity legislation won’t get anywhere if too many groups are weighing in, said Rep. Jim Langevin.
Emerging Tech
FAA Declares the Super Bowl a 'No Drone Zone'
People who violate the temporary flight restriction will face jail time and hefty fines.
Cybersecurity
DHS Cyber Chief Explains Issuing Emergency Directive During Shutdown
CISA Director Chris Krebs says “an urgent response was required” despite a large swath of the government shut down due to a lapse in appropriations.
Cybersecurity
Shutdown Could Damage Homeland Security for ‘Months, if Not Years,’ Says Ex-DHS Chief
Efforts to strengthen the country’s cyber posture have come to a halt, and if a crisis were to strike, there wouldn’t be enough people to respond, former agency officials said.
Podcasts
Critical Update: No End in Sight For Shutdown as Costs Mount
The partial government shutdown is having dire effects across the country, not just at federal agencies.
Cybersecurity
Agencies Have 10 Days to Review, Secure Critical IT Weakness
The Homeland Security Department’s cybersecurity office issued an emergency directive requiring agencies to secure their Domain Name System infrastructure.
Ideas
How to Build a Better Great Wall
The idea of creating a robust, intelligent technology barrier as opposed to a static physical one has been floated before.
Digital Government
DHS Pauses Most Contracting Deadlines Until After Shutdown Ends
The extensions only apply to seven department procurement offices and do not override existing posted amendments.
Ideas
The Shutdown Is Doing Lasting Damage to National Security
With every passing day, America’s defenses are weakening.
Digital Government
From TSA Call Outs to FAA Protests, Airports Are Feeling the Shutdown Pressure
Several airports are adjusting their operations to account for fewer security screeners showing up.
Digital Government
Defense Companies Starting to Feel Effect of U.S. Government Shutdown
Firms working for NASA, DHS, and other shuttered federal agencies are taking hits to their cash flow.
Policy
The Federal Tech Bills that Moved as Funding Legislation Stalled
New laws call on Homeland Security to consolidate its data and force agencies to improve their websites.
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