Modernization
Critical infrastructure sector sees big uptick in breach attempts
The cyber recovery agency ICS-CERT said that attempts to hack into U.S. critical infrastructure were up by 20 percent in fiscal year 2015.
Digital Government
House panel seeks GAO probe of state insurance marketplace IT
Republican leaders of the House Energy and Commerce Committee want to know if states can afford to sustain IT systems for health insurance marketplaces in the absence of federal funding.
Modernization
Report: Oregon militants use federal IT to make website
The militants occupying the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon reportedly have access to government computers, and one member is making a website within the compound.
Digital Government
Hill watchdogs warn on shortcomings in VA's claims system
The Veterans Benefits Management System has improved responses to compensation claims, but government watchdogs are questioning the VA's claims of improvement, as well as overall agency management.
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.
Modernization
FAA chief: 181,000 drones registered on gov website
FAA Administrator Michael Huerta, speaking at CES, stressed the safety implications of drone registration and the release of a new app for drone users.
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.
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