Cybersecurity
Secret Service needs a CIO
The Secret Service is looking to pay up to $183,300 to a candidate who can "transform" the way the agency uses technology.
Cybersecurity
President's spending plan shines spotlight on digital services
Overall IT spending is tabbed at $86.4 billion, with much of the increase driven by a hike in cybersecurity funding.
Digital Government
Gauging emerging tech's effect on federal agencies
A new Deltek report identifies several sectors that could transform federal IT environments.
People
How CIOs can use FITARA to get away from waterfall
The law’s certification and approval provisions empower CIOs to end outdated software development projects, says Agilex’s Roger Baker.
Acquisition
IT buying experiments preview 'Acquisition of the Future'
Today’s pockets of innovation give glimpses of the tomorrow’s buyers and marketplace.
Modernization
DHS eyes FirstNet to expand mobile capabilities
The Department of Homeland Security is also seeking faster development of mobile apps.
Acquisition
Health IT office CIO, USDS hiring, chip-and-PIN cards and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
The State of the Union's IT issues
Technology initiatives get a rare shout out in the president's annual message.
Cybersecurity
Science and Technology Directorate wants to talk
DHS S&T has launched the National Conversation on Homeland Security Technology to inject outside innovators into its tech development processes.
People
A new model for program management
Creating governmentwide Program Management Centers of Excellence could save countless programs that are otherwise doomed to fail -- and do so on the cheap.
Cybersecurity
Finding the federal angle at CES
Adapting consumer-oriented tech could lead to faster, more effective tools for the federal government, says CBP CTO Wolf Tombe.
Digital Government
Using big data to benefit veterans
A VistA expert offers three keys for turning health data into improved care and lower costs.
Digital Government
Tech for 2020 Census comes into focus
Officials estimate that improved self-reporting could save $548 million, and that technology to improve the management and productivity of field workers could result in $2.3 billion in savings.
Digital Government
18F tries task-based audition for agile vendors
GSA’s innovation lab is asking vendors to showcase their talents by explaining how they would revamp the FedBizOpps website.
Digital Government
How to catch the attacker with valid user credentials
Behavioral analysis could make continuous diagnostics and mitigation more effective than ever.
People
The measure of all things
A Commerce Department advisory council hopes to quantify innovation and measure the effectiveness of incubators and federal grants.
People
What private-sector CIOs are saying
A new survey explores industry CIOs' frustrations, ambitions and compensation.
People
Marina Martin: Building a new digital service at VA
In an interview with FCW, the Department of Veterans Affairs' chief technology officer talks about overhauling the digital experience for VA customers.
Digital Government
Sandia looks to open-source robot tech
The national lab is developing more energy-efficient motors to improve the endurance of legged robots used in disaster response.
Modernization
GSA to issue two-year FedRAMP road map
The plan will help agencies and vendors address the growth of the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program throughout federal IT.
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