Cybersecurity
NIST looks to strengthen crypto backbone
NIST is looking to increase trust in the technical underpinnings of encryption, by strengthening cryptographic random bit generators.
Cybersecurity
Passwords are a thing of the past
Today’s new cyber world requires multifactor authentication.
Modernization
FedRAMP issues last call for comments on high-baseline standards
Comments are due Jan. 8 on security standards that would cover sensitive unclassified data.
Cybersecurity
Can the U.S. push the world to accept cyber norms?
As international cyber norms take shape at a slow pace, experts consider how individual nations can lead, follow and take matters into their own hands.
Cybersecurity
NIST wants to know how cybersecurity framework is used
NIST is seeking input from users on ways to improve its voluntary framework of cybersecurity measures
Digital Government
A-130 feedback urges more emphasis on commercial cloud in IT policy revisions
The long-awaited revisions to the federal government's key IT policy document don't include enough emphasis on commercial cloud, according to industry commentators.
Digital Government
VA's troubled IT is a campaign trail topic
Technology issues don't play a prominent role in the presidential campaign, but some Democratic candidates are exploring one key issue in their Veterans Day messages.
Digital Government
Commerce launches data start-up, SEA names interim leader and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
People
'If you're slow, then you're in deep, deep trouble'
Federal CIO stresses leadership, speed and next-gen IT.
People
Survey shows support, with reservations, for shared services
More organizations are planning to make the leap to shared financial services, but they're not necessarily excited about it -- or confident that they'll see many benefits.
Digital Government
No smart city is an island
NIST is pushing a framework to ensure that smart technologies work across multiple municipalities -- and give small companies a fighting chance in the metropolis of tomorrow.
Modernization
OMB bars new desktop, laptop contracts
The White House is pushing a plan to restrict the buying of office computers to a few key contracts to keep prices down.
Cybersecurity
Commerce seeks to widen acceptance of cyber framework
An FCC official told a telecom audience that though adherence is voluntary, it's in companies' best interest to participate in the framework.
Acquisition
The DARPA seal of approval, GSA's crowded hallways and NASA's big giveaway
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
People
18F debuts 'Digital Economy Practice'
GSA's in-house digital skunkworks 18F is branching out into wider policy matters.
Modernization
Can feds share America's 'invisible infrastructure'?
Lawmakers are mulling bills that would encourage agencies to hand spectrum over to the data-hungry private sector.
Acquisition
Fraud-fighting analytics, email security and border IT
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
Do air gaps protect nuke power plant systems?
Industrial control systems at nuclear power plants are typically isolated from the Internet, but there are potential bridges for hackers to beat such "air gaps."
Cybersecurity
IT Insecurity: Aggressive use of security solutions
To avoid massive data breaches in the future, the government must address its cumbersome acquisition process and misguided IT security practices.
Cybersecurity
Clinton aide wanted to go public about State's 'antiquated' tech
After leaving government, former top State Department official Anne-Marie Slaughter wanted to blow the whistle on shadow IT to get more funding for better tech.
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