Six software providers to the K-12 education sector have voluntarily pledged to incorporate Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency principles into their product development processes. Classlink, Clever, D2L, GG4L, Instructure and PowerSchool signed
The Defense Department plans to award millions of dollars in contracts for equipment and services despite a shutdown of the federal government, Federal Times reported Tuesday. Marcus Weisgerber writes that the agency
MoreMaj. Gen. Alan Lynn, former commanding general of the Army network enterprise technology command, has succeeded Navy Rear Adm. David Simpson as the Defense Information Systems Agency‘s vice director. Lynn returns to
MoreThe Department of Veterans Affairs could soon run out of money to pay beneficiaries due to a temporary lapse in government funding. A shutdown will disrupt claims appeal hearings, job placement, vocational
MoreFederal agency supervisors have notified employees whether they should report to work or stay at home if the government closes Tuesday, Federal News Radio reported Friday. Jack Moore writes furloughed workers are
MoreSen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., predicts the Senate will approve legislation to ensure that military personnel will continue to receive paychecks in the event of a shutdown, The Hill newspaper reported Sunday. Molly
MoreA spacecraft Orbital Sciences built to transport NASA cargo arrived at the International Space Station on Sunday morning after traveling for 11 days. Astronauts used a robotic arm to grab the Cygnus capsule
MoreTurkey has awarded China Precision Machinery Import and Export Corp. a contract to co-develop a $4 billion air and missile defense system, Reuters reported Thursday. Ece Toksabay writes the state-run enterprise has
MoreTwitter has launched a new feature to help government agencies and emergency responders alert people about natural disasters and other public safety events. The departments of Interior and State Department, Federal Emergency Management
MoreThe U.S. Treasury is updating eligibility criteria for federal agencies that aim to deliver financial management services to other departments as part of an outsourcing push, Federal News Radio reported Thursday. Jason
MoreData analysis indicates an estimated 800,000 federal civilian workers will experience furloughs if a government shutdown occurs, GovExec reported Tuesday. Kellie Lunney writes USA Today analyzed previous shutdown contingency plans and found that
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