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Report: Government Websites Are (Somehow) Getting Worse
Most federal websites fail metrics related to load time and secure connections, according to a think tank assessment.
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Federal Waste Report Says Government Dropped the Ball on Using Kaspersky Software
The long-delay before agencies were ordered to remove Kaspersky reflects a dangerous inefficiency in government, Sen. James Lankford says.
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How the New Science of Vulnerability Management Can Help Struggling Federal Networks
IT teams often have the tools to find network vulnerabilities. What they don't have is the manpower to fix them all.
Management
‘Beyond Snowden’ Book Argues For U.S. Surveillance Reform
In a new book, former intelligence official Timothy H. Edgar argues for reforming the surveillance system to balance privacy, security, and transparency.
Tech
Experts Predict Tougher Fight for U.S. Government Information
"Journalists and others in the information trenches continue to report more and more government secrecy..."says David Cuillier.
Management
Delayed Security Clearance Reforms Could Increase Costs for Agencies
Continuous evaluation could remain a pipe dream as cash-strapped agencies get no guidance from the top.
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Industry Weighs In on Pentagon’s Cloud Adoption Plan
First, avoid vendor lock-in, the industry group said.
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Senate Bill Seeks $1.8 Billion for DHS’ Cyber Mission
The funding includes $731 million to maintain and upgrade the cybersecurity of federal computer networks.
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FCC Chairman: Government Will Stop ‘Micromanaging the Internet’
Chairman Ajit Pai unveiled the commission’s plan to roll back net neutrality regulations put in place during the Obama administration.
Management
The Most Important Productivity App Is The One That Stitches Them All Together
Call it the DIY API.
Oversight
How the Trump Administration's Suit to Block a Media Merger Could Hurt the Tech Industry
The lawsuit may pit AT&T and Time Warner against the Justice Department. But it's Silicon Valley that might suffer the most.
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GSA Awards $50B Alliant 2 Contract with Emerging Tech in Mind
“We really did spend a lot of time looking at leading-edge technology,” a GSA official said.
Defense
As the Air Force Turns Its Focus to Space, This Small Team Could Lead the Way
Once seen as a threat to traditional acquisition channels, the Operationally Responsive Space office is making it faster and cheaper to put new capabilities into orbit.
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House Democrats Put $400 Million Price Tag on Election Security
State and local governments need money, not words, to shore up security, a panel of House Democrats said.
Management
The EEOC Just Made It a Lot Easier To File a Sexual Harassment Complaint
The government has created an online portal for initiating complaints.
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Amazon Web Services Announces Secret Cloud Region For CIA
The company is able to host government data in the cloud at unclassified, sensitive, secret and top secret classification levels.
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Industry Teams Up To Teach Agencies AI
Two companies are teaming up in an effort to help agencies and their employees about AI.
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Continuing Resolution on Congress' Post-Holiday To-Do List
Congress moved along IT modernization and defense authorization bills but still faces funding the government.
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Homeland Security Has A Plan To Fight Zombie Devices
The report urges more public-private cooperation on botnet takedowns and more and better cyber standards.
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