Nextgov

NIH's Supercomputer Gets An Upgrade

NIH is using the CSRA's Biowulf cluster to study potential treatments for cancer, diabetes and other diseases.

Nextgov

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.

Nextgov

DeVos Walks Back Controversial Student Loan Contract

The department is turning its attention to providing a "truly modern loan servicing environment."

Nextgov

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.

Nextgov

These Birds' Molting Patterns Might Change How Government Uses Drones

U.S. Fish and Wildlife is researching whether oil spill drones could harm wildlife.

Tech

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.

Nextgov

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.

Nextgov

Bye-Bye, Networx: GSA Awards $50B Next-gen Telecom Contract

The General Services Administration selected 10 vendors for the Enterprise Infrastructure Services contract.

Nextgov

Pentagon Now Offering Top Officials Classified Tablets

The Defense Department's pilot program allows access to materials up to secret level.

Nextgov

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.

Nextgov

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.

Nextgov

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.

Nextgov

NASA Program Makes Buying Legit IT Easier

The agency's SEWP customers can choose when buying from an authorized reseller matters to their agencies.

Nextgov

Federal Agencies Flirt with Blockchain

Agencies brainstormed at least 200 potential federal use cases.

Nextgov

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.

Nextgov

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.

Nextgov

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.

Nextgov

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.

Nextgov

New Bill Would Help Feds Victimized by Data Breaches

The bipartisan legislation would inform victims about efforts to mitigate damage and prosecute hackers.

Pay & Benefits

IRS Asks Congress to Renew Expired Authority to Exceed Salary Cap

Authority was the most efficient path toward being able to attract highly-skilled technical expertise, commissioner says.