How Much Does Bad Software Cost DoD?

When the House Armed Services Committee begins its markup process of the annual defense authorization bill on June 8, look out for a provision asking the Pentagon to account for wasted money and lost productivity caused by poorly performing software. | Continue reading


@fcw.com | 1 year ago

CISA launches new initiative to combat ransomware – FCW

The Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC) will allow the federal government and corporate partners share information to combat ransomware. | Continue reading


@fcw.com | 2 years ago

DHS poised to remake federal hiring in September to confront cybersecurity gap

The Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity Talent Management System has been years in the making, but officials say it will finally come online this fall. | Continue reading


@fcw.com | 2 years ago

USCIS Postpones Planned Furloughs

A top appropriator vows to address potential future furloughs in next COVID-related legislative package. | Continue reading


@fcw.com | 3 years ago

Key open gov deadline nears with no public action -- FCW

Can stakeholders and activists take this White House at its word that it is sincerely interested in advancing open data and open government policy? | Continue reading


@fcw.com | 5 years ago

GAO expands and elevates tech assessment – FCW

In response to a demand from lawmakers, the Government Accountability Office is launching a new team to provide technology expertise to Congress. | Continue reading


@fcw.com | 5 years ago

DHS issues emergency directive to counter DNS hijacking campaign

The Department of Homeland Security's Jan. 22 warning applied to nearly all federal agencies and requires rapid action to mitigate Domain Name System compromises that have impacted 'multiple executive branch agency domains.' | Continue reading


@fcw.com | 5 years ago

Shutdown delays TSA data-security efforts

The standoff over a controversial border wall is holding up activity on a planned overhaul of key transportation security systems. | Continue reading


@fcw.com | 5 years ago

Senate OKs creation of new DHS cyber agency

The long-sought promotion of the National Protection and Programs Directorate was approved by the Senate on Oct. 3. | Continue reading


@fcw.com | 5 years ago

Darpa seeks underground mapping capability

The Defense Department's research arm wants to meet with tech companies in a huge cave underneath Kentucky about subterranean mapping and search capabilities for military and civilian first responders. | Continue reading


@fcw.com | 5 years ago

In defense of DMARC

Clearing up some common misunderstandings about email authentication. | Continue reading


@fcw.com | 5 years ago