Cybersecurity
Congress looks to arm DHS, DOJ against drones
A bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration gives two federal agencies the authority to intercept and destroy threatening drone aircraft.
Modernization
Tech sleuthing helped FBI probe at federal observatory
The National Solar Observatory's IT staff and wifi network were instrumental in tracking down an alleged child pornographer, according to FBI documents.
Modernization
How the Energy Dept. is operationalizing emergency response
Hurricane Florence is a proving ground for the DOE's new Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security and Emergency Response.
Modernization
FEMA delays nationwide alert test
A plan to test an emergency alert system by hitting nearly every U.S. cell phone with a presidential message was delayed because the agency is focused on Hurricane Florence relief.
Digital Government
FAA drone tracker launches nationwide
The FAA completed the rollout of a nationwide real-time drone operations authorization system.
Modernization
House panel takes up slate of DHS cyber, tech bills
The House Homeland Security Committee is expected to advance a series of bills that will impact DHS operations and infrastructure.
People
White House officials to huddle on future of federal workforce
Federal CIO Suzette Kent said she will talk about federal technology workforce needs at a White House session.
Acquisition
GSA, USAF launch partnership on IT to replace NetCents
A new blanket purchasing agreement aligns GSA and Air Force in a "strategic partnership" on IT hardware and products under blanket purchase agreement.
Modernization
Golden State senators want answers on data throttling
California firefighters battling wildfires have complained to Verizon about wireless data throttling, and the state's senators are pushing the carrier and the FCC for an explanation.
Modernization
Study: Grid security needs to be a team sport
Electrical grid infrastructure providers and federal agencies need to do even more collaboration on operational preparation, response and recovery planning, according to a new study.
Modernization
Nielsen pushes CISA, drone authorities
The Homeland Security chief called on Congress to operationalize its cyber arm and give the agency the authority to defend critical infrastructure against drones.
People
Senators look to wean agencies off year-end spending sprees
Senate oversight chiefs tell agencies to cool their year-end "use it or lose it" spending.
Digital Government
CBP greets international boaters with app
Customs and Border Protection's online portal for international maritime arrivals is moving to a mobile app.
Acquisition
OASIS small business solicitation coming
With agencies looking to OASIS as a trusted source, small businesses are clamoring to get onto it, according to GSA officials.
Acquisition
Education taps NITAAC for major loan platform buy
The Department of Education will use the National Institutes of Health's governmentwide acquisition contract in a major procurement to modernize financial aid services.
Cybersecurity
NPPD flies (and lowers) the flag
Proclamations directing agencies to fly flags at half-staff come from an unexpected corner of DHS.
Modernization
9 ways to streamline EIS choices
Creative techniques can help agencies streamline their selection process for the government’s next-generation telecommunications contract, the head of DHS’ acquisition innovation lab says.
Cybersecurity
CBP's airport facial recognition system nabs first imposter
A new biometric ID entry system that just finished testing has winnowed out its first alleged imposter at Dulles International Airport.
Acquisition
GSA mulls recompete of SAM.gov contract
The General Services Administration granted IBM a six-month $16 million extension on its contract to operate and modernize the SAM.gov system as the agency considers whether to put the business up for bidding.
People
Olson to head Technology Transformation Service
Kelly Olson will step in as acting TTS director and FAS deputy commissioner on Aug. 27.
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