Federal Drive
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DNA has long been used to identify human remains. Such is the case at the identification lab operated by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. Now some new scientific methods have emerged called next-gen sequencing.
February 21, 2024 -
Contractors are wary of the latest proposed rule giving DoD access to their IT systems. It is part of an effort to improve cybersecurity with incident reporting and information sharing. Another rule would impose new requirements on contractors unclassified systems.
February 21, 2024 -
One of the National Security Agency’s top cyber officials is stepping down this spring. Rob Joyce, NSA director of cybersecurity, will retire on March 31.
February 21, 2024 -
Nearly every moment a security issue takes place somewhere in the transportation system. Thousands of incidents each week get reported to the Transportation Security Administration's big operations center in Herndon, Virginia.
February 20, 2024 -
Gigantic federal spending programs, outside of regular appropriations, look like a big opportunity to small and minority-owned businesses. That is according to a group called Reimagining Main Street, which surveyed its constituents.
February 20, 2024 -
Russian brutality on parade once again. No end in sight for the Middle East conflict. No federal 2024 budget and the border crisis rolls on. What a great time for Congress to take a recess.
February 20, 2024 -
The Pentagon’s IG said Defense vendors are getting millions of dollars they did not earn because of shortcomings in how DoD manages cost-plus contracts.
February 20, 2024 -
Fresh off a 5% pay raise, federal employees can look forward to some other enhancements coming their way, like the possibility of another hefty pay raise next year.
February 16, 2024