Cybersecurity

Energy advances cyber role

The Energy Department is looking to blunt attacks and close gaps in critical infrastructure.

Cybersecurity

Threat indicator data needs a wide net, experts say

Robust, cross-cutting organizational networks are key to disseminating cybersecurity threat information.

Cybersecurity

GSA wants input on cyber services buying

GSA has asked federal buyers and commercial providers about how to renovate four crucial cybersecurity services on its biggest IT purchasing schedule.

Cybersecurity

DHS cyber shop continues to push rebrand

The National Protection and Programs Directorate wants to change its name to match its focus on cross-cutting infrastructure threats.

Modernization

GSA pushes agencies to adopt EIS

Some agency telecom buyers may be going slowly because of the dizzying array of services offered under GSA's $50 billion telecom contract vehicle.

Modernization

GSA prods agencies to get on $50B telecom contract

While acknowledging that "change is hard," officials in charge of the $50 billion Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions need agencies to forge ahead with telecom transition.

Acquisition

CDM acquisition gets simpler

The General Services Administration is building more flexibility into the acquisition vehicles for cybersecurity services that are part of the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation Program.

Modernization

Questions remain on Energy's cyber shop

There is bipartisan support to fund the Energy Department's new cybersecurity office, some on Capitol Hill want more tangibles.

People

GSA previews $2.5 billion payroll acquisition

The General Services Administration is looking to acquire a commercial software solution for government payroll.

Acquisition

GSA takes the long view on shared services

Agency transition to shared services could be eased by the same fee model that supports agencies move to the EIS telecom contract.

Modernization

GSA moves grant site

The move is the latest step in the long-planned modernization of the System of Award Management.

Cybersecurity

Drawing 'red lines' for threats against the grid

Advancing energy distribution technology can blunt cyber threats to America’s electrical systems, but malicious actors need to know what actions will have consequences, according to experts.

Cybersecurity

How to beat the cost of crime-solving tech

Complex and expensive crime-solving needs are driving local law enforcement entities to the FBI and other deep-pocketed federal agencies for solutions.

Digital Government

ID, traffic management next up for drones

Remote ID capabilities and a low-altitude traffic management system are the next building blocks for drone integration into U.S. airspace, the FAA director told Congress.

Modernization

DISA to close St. Louis data center

DISA will close or limit operations at four of its data centers around the world as a result of its Computing Ecosystem optimization initiative.

Cybersecurity

House bill backs new cyber program at Energy

The administration's request for a new budget line for cybersecurity activities at the Department of Energy earned big backing in an FY2019 appropriations bill.

Modernization

DOE announces new funding for quantum research

The Energy Department opened a multimillion dollar funding pool for its national lab experts to further explore quantum computing.

Cybersecurity

TSA seeks smarter luggage scanners

The Transportation Security Administration wants high-tech start-ups to fuel development of smarter, faster detection capabilities for airport luggage scanners.

Cybersecurity

DHS seeks drones to patrol the border

The DHS technology directorate wants to test small drones and their onboard sensors in a variety of security scenarios.

Modernization

CBP officers test body cams

The short-term cost is the camera, a former agency chief said. The big expense is with data storage and retrieval.