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NIH's Supercomputer Gets An Upgrade
NIH is using the CSRA's Biowulf cluster to study potential treatments for cancer, diabetes and other diseases.
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After Huge Hack, OPM Still Hasn't Learned Its Lesson
The Government Accountability Office found OPM is taking greater risks with its systems and data than it should.
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DeVos Walks Back Controversial Student Loan Contract
The department is turning its attention to providing a "truly modern loan servicing environment."
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If the FBI Has Your Biometrics, It Doesn't Have to Tell You
A final rule blocks millions of citizens from requesting information about the data stored in that system.
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These Birds' Molting Patterns Might Change How Government Uses Drones
U.S. Fish and Wildlife is researching whether oil spill drones could harm wildlife.
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When The Federal Budget Funds Scientific Research, It’s The Economy That Benefits
Research dollars don't stay locked up in academia and government labs. R&D collaborations with the private sector are common – and grow the innovation economy.
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GAO: Keeping NSA and CYBERCOM Together Makes Hacking Tool Leaks More Likely
The release of high-value NSA hacking tools in recent month sparked widespread concern about how securely those tools are stored.
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Bye-Bye, Networx: GSA Awards $50B Next-gen Telecom Contract
The General Services Administration selected 10 vendors for the Enterprise Infrastructure Services contract.
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Pentagon Now Offering Top Officials Classified Tablets
The Defense Department's pilot program allows access to materials up to secret level.
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Federal Spending on Drones Goes Under the Sea
Of the billions it spends on unmanned vehicles, the federal government's focus is shifting from the skies to the sea.
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This Agency Can Help Fast Track Your Tech Acquisitions
National Technical Information Service pairs federal agencies with vetted companies that meet their technology needs—and fast.
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House Panel Wants Inventory of Agencies' Kaspersky Use
The Science, Space and Technology Committee is the latest to question how the government may be using the Russian anti-virus software.
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NASA Program Makes Buying Legit IT Easier
The agency's SEWP customers can choose when buying from an authorized reseller matters to their agencies.
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Federal Agencies Flirt with Blockchain
Agencies brainstormed at least 200 potential federal use cases.
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U.S. Embassies are Vulnerable to Digital Snooping, Watchdogs Find
Embassies’ telecom supply chains often go through China and they aren’t fixing vulnerabilities security officers point out.
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Border State Lawmakers Propose a 'Smart' Wall
The group wants radar technology, drones and cameras to make up big chunks of Trump's proposed border wall.
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Senators OK Funding to Improve Their Own Cybersecurity
The funding bump would raise the upper chamber’s cyber protections and train senators and staff in cyber hygiene.
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OPM Confirms Digital Personnel Files Offline Until End of Month
The online files will be accessible in read-only mode until then, the agency says.
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New Bill Would Help Feds Victimized by Data Breaches
The bipartisan legislation would inform victims about efforts to mitigate damage and prosecute hackers.
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