Modernization
Rules for the IoT: 'Only what's necessary and no more'
Industry advocates urge Congress to establish national standards for the Internet of Things, but not to use a heavy hand while doing so.
People
Improving the skills of your IT staff
Assessing your employees' abilities and identifying skills gaps require a less subjective approach.
Modernization
NIST launches step-by-step cyber guide series
The publication provides IT implementers and security engineers with a detailed security architecture to copy or recreate.
People
Senator fights electrical apocalypse
Sen. Ron Johnson plans to funnel $100 million toward quick hardening of the U.S. power grid. But with so much at stake, he contends, much more should be done.
Cybersecurity
Cybercrime survey points to heightened concerns
The study found an "underwhelming level of participation" in federally inspired information sharing efforts.
Cybersecurity
Senators want to shore up automotive cybersecurity
Lawmakers are looking to set federal standards governing both the security of cars with network-connected computers and the privacy of the drivers.
Cybersecurity
It didn't start (and doesn't end) with OPM
The lax security that made OPM an easy target permeates government, says ICIT study.
Modernization
HHS develops resource portal, radiation detection tech
The aim is to provide an easy-to-use online catalog for quick disaster response.
People
What smart succession planning requires
Leadership changes don’t have to be painful. Here are some tips for easing the transitions.
People
Making the most of agency email scandals
Chief Records Officer Paul Wester would prefer that records management was done right, of course, but the political kerfuffles do offer a teachable moment.
Acquisition
What cyber insurance can do for contractors
When it comes to cybersecurity, the SAFETY Act deserves a second look, but companies should also consider commercial coverage.
Modernization
Like duct-taping airbags to a '65 Mustang
Federal CIO Tony Scott says trying to graft modern security features onto legacy IT systems is like slapping modern safety features onto a classic car: darn near impossible, and ugly.
People
As secretary, Clinton turned to top aides for tech support
Rather than seeking assistance from the State Department help desk, she emailed senior aides for assistance.
Modernization
Should FedRAMP be the standard for all public sector?
Conversations with Canada, U.S. states are ongoing about how to leverage the federal cloud security framework.
Cybersecurity
OPM yanks background check system offline
Weeks after first disclosing massive breaches, OPM has shuttered a vital background check system.
Digital Government
Pentagon hopes single service provider will deliver
The DOD is looking for its transition to a single service provider for IT services to yield benefits in efficiency and scale.
Cybersecurity
McCaul says OPM hack should push Senate to act on cyber
The theft of information on federal employees from government systems should provide the Senate with the urgency to pass cybersecurity legislation, according to one of the bill's key House sponsors.
Acquisition
GSA, SEWP, NITAAC collaborate on computer needs
Acquisition managers surveyed users at 26 federal agencies about what kinds of laptops and desktops are most commonly used, and used the input to set baseline configurations.
Cybersecurity
CIS not so agile with agile
A GAO report says an inability to effectively implement agile and open source techniques contributed to delays and added a billion dollars to an immigration processing system's price tag.
Digital Government
IGs want computer-matching rules eased
Restrictions on accessing records across agencies are hamstringing government watchdogs -- but there's hope for a change.
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