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6 ways to ensure agency websites are up to speed
As more agencies are going green, agency websites are sometimes the only way that constituents can stay in the know on government services and, thus, strong website performance is key.
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Federal vote-protection efforts lag ahead of first primaries
Just 14 states and three local election agencies have so far asked for detailed vulnerability assessments offered by the Department of Homeland Security — and only five of the two-week examinations are complete.
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General Dynamics to acquire CSRA in nearly $10 billion deal
In an unexpected move, General Dynamics says it plans to acquire government IT solutions giant CSRA in a deal worth $9.6 billion — bolstering its IT business even as other defense companies have opted to offload such segments from their portfolios.
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Interior’s magic bullet: Drones that are DoD castoffs
The Department of Interior’s entire fleet of drones costs less than a single one of its manned aircraft, and many of the drones are hand-me-downs from DoD. But those drones are offering the rare option of reducing costs and increasing safety of personnel,
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Booz Allen lands dual awards to prevent hacking of fed networks, missile defense systems
The contracts will help the departments increase network awareness to remain secure in an age of evolving, dynamic cyber threats.
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There’s an app for that — but getting access to Apple Health for military and vets is a long shot
Planned modernization of DoD and VA systems may expand the opportunity for beneficiaries to use commercial apps. But it won’t be easy.
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DoD launches comprehensive review of cellphone security
A comprehensive review of how the Department of Defense uses GPS-enabled technology, is underway, the Pentagon confirmed Thursday, one day after Defense Secretary Jim Mattis was reported to be considering a ban on smartphones in the Pentagon.
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The authentication solution government has been slow to adopt
Inexpensive, but secure “U2F” (universal second factor) USB keys remains mostly absent from federal employee keychains.
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GAO: Manual health records put Coast Guard personnel at risk
Timely acquisition of an electronic health record system is critical to overcoming challenges with the Coast Guard’s current paper process.
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Database glitch left 1,112 airmen without medical benefits for two weeks
A problem with the Defense Department system that tracks eligibility for benefits and entitlements left 1,112 airmen and their families without medical benefits for about two weeks earlier this month.
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6 ways to ensure agency websites are up to speed
As more agencies are going green, agency websites are sometimes the only way that constituents can stay in the know on government services and, thus, strong website performance is key.
-
Federal vote-protection efforts lag ahead of first primaries
Just 14 states and three local election agencies have so far asked for detailed vulnerability assessments offered by the Department of Homeland Security — and only five of the two-week examinations are complete.
-
General Dynamics to acquire CSRA in nearly $10 billion deal
In an unexpected move, General Dynamics says it plans to acquire government IT solutions giant CSRA in a deal worth $9.6 billion — bolstering its IT business even as other defense companies have opted to offload such segments from their portfolios.
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Interior’s magic bullet: Drones that are DoD castoffs
The Department of Interior’s entire fleet of drones costs less than a single one of its manned aircraft, and many of the drones are hand-me-downs from DoD. But those drones are offering the rare option of reducing costs and increasing safety of personnel,
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Booz Allen lands dual awards to prevent hacking of fed networks, missile defense systems
The contracts will help the departments increase network awareness to remain secure in an age of evolving, dynamic cyber threats.
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There’s an app for that — but getting access to Apple Health for military and vets is a long shot
Planned modernization of DoD and VA systems may expand the opportunity for beneficiaries to use commercial apps. But it won’t be easy.
-
DoD launches comprehensive review of cellphone security
A comprehensive review of how the Department of Defense uses GPS-enabled technology, is underway, the Pentagon confirmed Thursday, one day after Defense Secretary Jim Mattis was reported to be considering a ban on smartphones in the Pentagon.
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The authentication solution government has been slow to adopt
Inexpensive, but secure “U2F” (universal second factor) USB keys remains mostly absent from federal employee keychains.
-
GAO: Manual health records put Coast Guard personnel at risk
Timely acquisition of an electronic health record system is critical to overcoming challenges with the Coast Guard’s current paper process.
-
Database glitch left 1,112 airmen without medical benefits for two weeks
A problem with the Defense Department system that tracks eligibility for benefits and entitlements left 1,112 airmen and their families without medical benefits for about two weeks earlier this month.
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6 ways to ensure agency websites are up to speed
As more agencies are going green, agency websites are sometimes the only way that constituents can stay in the know on government services and, thus, strong website performance is key.
-
Federal vote-protection efforts lag ahead of first primaries
Just 14 states and three local election agencies have so far asked for detailed vulnerability assessments offered by the Department of Homeland Security — and only five of the two-week examinations are complete.
-
General Dynamics to acquire CSRA in nearly $10 billion deal
In an unexpected move, General Dynamics says it plans to acquire government IT solutions giant CSRA in a deal worth $9.6 billion — bolstering its IT business even as other defense companies have opted to offload such segments from their portfolios.
-
Interior’s magic bullet: Drones that are DoD castoffs
The Department of Interior’s entire fleet of drones costs less than a single one of its manned aircraft, and many of the drones are hand-me-downs from DoD. But those drones are offering the rare option of reducing costs and increasing safety of personnel,
-
Booz Allen lands dual awards to prevent hacking of fed networks, missile defense systems
The contracts will help the departments increase network awareness to remain secure in an age of evolving, dynamic cyber threats.
-
There’s an app for that — but getting access to Apple Health for military and vets is a long shot
Planned modernization of DoD and VA systems may expand the opportunity for beneficiaries to use commercial apps. But it won’t be easy.
-
DoD launches comprehensive review of cellphone security
A comprehensive review of how the Department of Defense uses GPS-enabled technology, is underway, the Pentagon confirmed Thursday, one day after Defense Secretary Jim Mattis was reported to be considering a ban on smartphones in the Pentagon.
-
The authentication solution government has been slow to adopt
Inexpensive, but secure “U2F” (universal second factor) USB keys remains mostly absent from federal employee keychains.
-
GAO: Manual health records put Coast Guard personnel at risk
Timely acquisition of an electronic health record system is critical to overcoming challenges with the Coast Guard’s current paper process.
-
Database glitch left 1,112 airmen without medical benefits for two weeks
A problem with the Defense Department system that tracks eligibility for benefits and entitlements left 1,112 airmen and their families without medical benefits for about two weeks earlier this month.



