Cybersecurity
DHS still pushing to rename cyber shop
A bill that would rename and federate a key Homeland Security cybersecurity component is key to fueling the agency's efforts in cybersecurity and its overall image, supporters say.
Modernization
As deadline looms, 22 states opt-in to FirstNet
FirstNet announced that final decisions are due from governors by Dec. 28 on whether they will use the federally backed interoperable wireless network for first responders.
Modernization
DHS moves ahead on financial system amid questions from Congress
DHS released the final draft RFP for its financial management system modernization to potential vendors and told them to plan for a late October contract award.
Cybersecurity
Former DHS chief feared catastrophic attack on election systems
Although a full-blown attack by Russian hackers on voting systems in the 2016 election didn't materialize, former DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson said the Russian state-backed probes of those systems are a wake-up call.
Cybersecurity
How cyber impacts the full spectrum of terror threats
Cybersecurity still ranks near the top of threats that worry the nation's security agencies.
Cybersecurity
Congress questions cancelled shared service effort
A House panel wonders if DHS' third try at financial shared services yielded anything worthwhile.
Acquisition
GSA looks to help startups navigate big contracts
The General Services Administration offers vendors a roadmap to getting on Multiple Award Schedules.
Cybersecurity
New travel order tasks countries with data sharing
As the president rolls out new restrictions for international travelers coming to the U.S., Customs and Border Protection is getting closer to biometric visa entry/exit solution.
Digital Government
State Department names new tech policy lead
In the wake of a decision to eliminate a special coordinator for cybersecurity issues, the department has tapped a key Hill staffer for a new deputy assistant secretary post.
Digital Government
How GSA can make its $50B telecom contract succeed
The Government Accountability Office wants to see better transition planning as agencies start to move to the Enterprise Infrastructure Services contract.
Acquisition
Crunch time for acquisition portal in defense bill
Reconciliation of the massive defense bill could put new off-the-shelf acquisition sources into the federal acquisition mix, but experts worry about the details.
Modernization
Round 1 of EIS task orders expected in October
The General Services Administration put together a planning tool for EIS buyers with the first task orders expected soon.
Cybersecurity
Former DHS cyber official joins Acuity
Danny Toler, who held a senior post at the National Protections and Programs, has joined the consulting firm Acuity.
Digital Government
GSA elevates Davie, makes changes at 18F
Longtime IT procurement specialist Mary Davie is now deputy commissioner of the Federal Acquisition Service, while 18F Acting Executive Director Dave Zvenyach becomes acting assistant commissioner for the FAS Office of Systems Management.
Modernization
FAA greenlights drone use in Irma recovery
Hurricane Irma generated a wave of drone authorizations at FAA as recovery work ramped up in Florida.
Cybersecurity
Border agencies test hand-launched drones
CBP and the Border Patrol plan tests of three varieties of small drone aircraft along U.S. borders in the coming weeks, with an eye toward a larger acquisition of the portable vehicles.
Digital Government
Mnuchin: Commercial sector should solve digital ID
The federal government can help the private sector develop secure identity technologies, but it shouldn't pick tech winners and losers, according to the Treasury secretary.
People
OMB names Zielinski as IT category manager
Onetime SSA CIO Bill Zielinski was just tapped to lead the governmentwide effort to pay less for IT.
Modernization
CenturyLink delays Level 3 acquisition
EIS contract winners CenturyLink and Level 3 pushed their acquisition plans back a month for a California utilities commission approval, but don't expect it to affect planning.
Digital Government
Drones take center stage in Harvey recovery
Hurricane Harvey represents an inflection point for the use of unmanned aerial systems in disaster recovery operations, according to the FAA administrator.
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