Cybersecurity
Wyden grills FBI chief on encryption
Following an exchange with the FBI director over encryption standards, Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) released a letter from four experts arguing that "responsible encryption" is not possible.
People
IG rips VA chief over travel, tickets
Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin is in the crosshairs of an inspector general report, which alleges he improperly accepted government travel for his wife and free tickets to Wimbledon over the course of an offiical 10-day trip to Europe.
Cybersecurity
Intel chiefs: No direction from Trump on election security
At a Senate hearing, three intelligence chiefs acknowledged the White House has not specifically directed them to dedicate resources towards securing election infrastructure, but told lawmakers they are still focused on addressing the issue.
People
OPM looks to improve training, fix skills gap
The Trump administration's human resources strategy includes tasking agencies with better use of data and revising organizational structures.
Modernization
Army looks at redefining its classified networks
Army leaders hope to modernize mobile networks through secure but unclassified pathways.
People
Trump names new ethics chief
The Trump administration has nominated Emory Rounds to head the Office of Government Ethics.
Policy
Senate Homeland Leader Proposes Panel to Fix DHS Oversight
The panel, which is tied to reauthorizing the department, would pare back overlapping committee jurisdictions.
Digital Government
DHS Needs More Cybersecurity Workers—It Just Doesn’t Know Where Or What Kind
The government’s primary cybersecurity agency is missing congressional deadlines to identify and categorize its cyber workforce, a congressional watchdog said.
Cybersecurity
McCaul calls on the Senate to act on cyber bills
House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) urged the Senate to move on restoring the State Department's cyber office and reorganizing DHS' National Protection and Programs Directorate.
Emerging Tech
GAO: GSA Hasn’t Been Smart About Smart Buildings Program
Smart building technologies might pay for themselves in cost savings but the government’s landlord hasn’t been able to make the case.
Acquisition
Alliant 2 Small Business bogged down by size standard appeals
Because of an unusual volume of complaints, it appears that Alliant 2 Small Business won't be open for business any time soon.
Acquisition
IG: DHS isn't tracking problem contractors
DHS needs a better system to track barred and suspended contractors, according to a new report from the agency's watchdog.
People
Oversight Chairman Gowdy won't seek reelection
After a short stint holding the House Oversight and Government Reform gavel, Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.) announced plans to leave Congress.
Modernization
Congress Calls Coast Guard's Health Records System A 'Five-Year Epic Failure'
The modernization project went over budget and didn't yield any reusable software or equipment.
Digital Government
Will the Coast Guard go commercial on health records?
After spending seven years and almost $60 million on a failed electronic health records system, the Coast Guard is back to using paper. Many lawmakers are urging a commercial solution.
People
Critical Census test to start on schedule, as long as the government doesn't shut down
Despite its unconfirmed budget and the possibility of another shutdown, the Census Bureau is moving ahead with its plans to conduct its critical dress rehearsal on time.
Modernization
Regulating, securing IoT market remains a work in progress
From securing personal data to stopping botnets, there's a global race to regulate smart devices. How to do so remains elusive.
Cybersecurity
Antiquated Security Clearance Process Earns a Spot on the GAO’s High-Risk List
The hackable technology and outdated screening methods used in the clearance process merit its return to the government’s list of most vulnerable programs.
Modernization
Security clearance process deemed 'high-risk' by GAO
The Government Accountability Office has added the governmentwide security clearance process to its list of government programs most in need of reform.
People
Do ethics norms still matter in the workforce?
Government ethics experts worry that perceived ethical lapses at top of the administration are influencing everyday feds.
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