Potential OMB leader's record shows tilt toward outsourcing, federal workforce reduction

President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Office of Management and Budget doesn't have a long record on IT issues, but he's shown an interest in outsourcing to the private sector and trimming the federal workforce by attrition.

IRS needs better controls for IT contracts

The IRS needs better controls for its IT contracts to meet federal requirements to protect agency systems and sensitive information.

Government wants better cyber info-sharing with industry

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration is finalizing a plan to improve how industry and government share information about cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

Agencies must speed up preparation for Internet of Things security

The Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary for Cyber Policy Robert Silvers stressed government's need to accelerate issuing security solutions for the internet of things.

NASA-HPE dispute reaches boiling point

NASA has let expire the authority to operate for a HP Enterprise-run IT network, sending a rare public message that it is dissatisfied with HPE's performance on a $2.5 billion contract.