Cybersecurity
Senate panel takes up DHS authorization
Senate Homeland Security Committee is lining up a DHS authorization bill for next week that includes a proposal to reorganize the agency's cybersecurity operation.
Acquisition
Contractors gripe about DHS clearance woes
Varied and uneven security clearance processes for contractors across DHS components are leading to confusion and problems for vendors, industry experts told a congressional panel.
Modernization
NTIA, DOD look at sharing out federal spectrum for commercial 5G
The government is going to study the possibility of making a 100 megahertz swath of spectrum available for high-speed mobile broadband.
Digital Government
Can first responders counter fake news?
A DHS advisory group offers tops on how local and federal emergency responders can leverage social media.
Cybersecurity
Senators want CBP to close e-Passport security gap
U.S. border authorities lack the software to authenticate digital signatures in ePassports -- a situation two senators would like to change.
Modernization
GSA preps for new modernization fund
GSA has to wait for Technology Modernization Fund appropriation, but the agency is preparing to be ready to go, said a top official.
Acquisition
OMB wants acquisition innovation
Administration officials say agencies need to streamline acquisition for the sake of their financial health.
Digital Government
State officials get classified briefings on election security
National intelligence and homeland security officials briefed state officials and private-sector stakeholders about election cybersecurity threats.
Modernization
DOE plans cyber office, supercomputing expansion
The Energy Department budget would support a new infrastructure cybersecurity office and high-capacity computing efforts.
Digital Government
GSA chief slammed for FBI building pivot
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle lit into Emily Murphy for abandoning a plan to consolidate FBI headquarters.
People
GSA to take over IT Dashboard, preps for MGT
The General Services Administration is planning to set up operations to oversee MGT Act implementation, take over the IT Dashboard and expand shared services.
Cybersecurity
ATF ballistics database would get budget bump
An underused national ballistics database would get a shot in the arm under the administration's FY19 budget proposal.
Cybersecurity
DHS budget includes funds for wall, cyber and border tech
The $2.2 billion request for fiscal year 2019 holds steady on cybersecurity programs and makes a new push for the E-Verify program.
People
DOJ's Kevin Deeley passes away
The Justice Department's hard-working, award-winning Deputy CIO died over the weekend, the agency confirmed.
Modernization
How NTIA is trying to push 5G
The federal government looking to encourage 5G wireless tech by trimming regulations and making it easier for carriers to use federal property for cell sites.
Modernization
EIS vendors show progress on testing
Major carriers on the government's $50 billion telecommunications contract are advancing on required systems testing.
Cybersecurity
DHS lags in classifying cyber positions
Despite legislation, the Department of Homeland Security hasn't taken steps to make it easier to monitor progress in building and managing a cybersecurity workforce.
Cybersecurity
Feds warn on ransomware threat to schools
The FBI's cyber unit and the Department of Education cautioned schools nationwide of growing ransomware threat.
Digital Government
Justice taps big data in investigations
Advanced analytics are playing an increasingly important role in the Department of Justice's financial fraud and drug trafficking investigations
Cybersecurity
Will new border tech put privacy rights at risk?
Privacy advocates are wary of some technologies proposed in border security legislation.
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