Cybersecurity
Wassenaar Arrangement could get a redo over cyber
Lawmakers heard from skeptical industry experts on the export control policy and process of implementing the 2013 amendments to the Wassenaar Arrangement.
Cybersecurity
The hidden cybersecurity risk for federal contractors
Firms could face friendly fire under the False Claims Act.
Acquisition
House panel to move on IT, workforce measures
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform plans to mark up new legislation on IT security, personnel and contracting.
Cybersecurity
Funding still an issue when it comes to cybersecurity
Industry experts push for more funding for federal cybersecurity and urge agencies to follow the private sector's lead in this area.
Cybersecurity
Census Bureau misses self-imposed deadline as it implements security fixes
Years-old GAO actions remain unclosed, as the Census Bureau girds itself for 2020.
Cybersecurity
DHS has more to do after cyber sprint, says watchdog
Despite strong remediation efforts, security risks remain in DHS information systems, according to a new report from the agency's inspector general.
Cybersecurity
TSA shows progress on acquisitions
Lawmakers see signs of maturity in the Transportation Security Administration's acquisition process, but challenges remain.
Cybersecurity
Chaffetz worries about reliance on legacy IT
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) has particular concerns about the management of IT at the Department of Homeland Security.
Cybersecurity
SBA slow to improve IT security, watchdog says
Lawmakers are seeking an overhaul of IT security management at the Small Business Administration, in the wake of a critical Government Accountability Office report.
Modernization
NASA's aging tech worries Capitol Hill watchdogs
Key lawmakers are seeking information from the space agency about its use of legacy IT with the goal of improving and modernizing its systems.
Digital Government
IRS programming glitch costs millions in errant tax refunds
A code error led to the IRS paying out tens of millions in suspect tax refunds that it meant to peg for further examination.
Cybersecurity
Cyber to hitch a ride on must-pass spending bill
Landmark cybersecurity legislation was included in the omnibus spending bill to fund the government through fiscal year 2016, but some privacy advocates are still determined to oppose the measure.
People
Agencies: Get ready to see more of OMB in 2016
The Office of Management and Budget is planning more of a hands-on approach to agencies' tech and will be updating policies and focusing on cybersecurity in the coming year.
Cybersecurity
Air Force closes in on new directive for IT governance
Lisa Disbrow, President Obama's choice for the post of Undersecretary of the Air Force, updated a Senate panel on the Air Force's IT plans at her nomination hearing.
Digital Government
EPA broke the law with social media push, says GAO
By deploying social tools without the proper attribution and linking to outside web pages with political calls to action, the EPA stands accused of violating rules against "covert propaganda" and lobbying.
Cybersecurity
Hurd urges changes to Visa Waiver Program
Rep. Will Hurd (R-Texas), one of leading tech experts on Capitol Hill, is looking to pressure European allies to disclose more data to the Visa Waiver Program.
Cybersecurity
IG report highlights IT shortfalls at State
The IG's semiannual report to Congress highlights IT and cybersecurity risk areas at the State Department.
Digital Government
Are agencies listening to their watchdogs?
Lawmakers quiz oversight officials about why agencies aren't taking their advice.
Digital Government
Launch delay won't open weather data gap, NOAA says
NOAA bumped the launch of a key weather data collection satellite to October 2016, but the agency doesn't anticipate a gap in weather forecast data because of the change.
Cybersecurity