Texas drone researchers share data via NASA network
A new agreement gives university researchers direct access to NASA's Ames Research Center for the exchange of real-time UAS flight data.
DHS offers states help with voting systems security
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson is conferring with state and local governments about the cybersecurity of voting systems.
DHS accelerator expands to bring wearable tech for responders
The Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate is reinvesting in its EMERGE program to tap the start-up technology community for innovative gear for first responders.
White House finalizes federal source code sharing policy
By improving agency access to custom software developed by or for the federal government, the Federal Source Code policy will help reduce duplicative software purchases and promote innovation.
Interior to test drone geofence over wildfires
A new prototype smartphone app sends alerts to drone pilots if they approach zones where aerial firefighting operations are in progress.
NTIA seeks comments on FirstNet opt out guidance
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration is asking for input on guidelines for states building and funding their own networks.
Justice eyes smart gun tech to secure officers’ firearms
With a smart gun challenge and draft baseline specifications on securing service pistols, the National Institute of Justice wants to find technologies could be used to help secure federal law officers' handguns.
NIST launches 3-D ballistics research database
National Institute of Standards and Technology’s 3D Ballistics Research Database uses an open-source-developed algorithm to more reliably link bullets to the guns that fired them.
State, local fusion center staff may get seats in NCCIC
A new bill would open DHS' National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center to state and local agencies to share cyberthreat info.
FAA opens up drone registration data
The Federal Aviation Administration released information detailing the cities, states and ZIP codes of small drone owners who have registered unmanned aerial vehicles.
NIST previews new federal authentication guidelines
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is calling on the public to help it map out new guidelines for federal agencies' digital authentication practices.
Open data tapped for economic development, law enforcement
State and local governments are finding different ways to leverage their open data.
Agency citizen science resource hub opens
The General Services Administration's new CitizenScience.gov site centralizes all the resources agencies can use for crowdsourcing and citizen science projects.
Credential exchange enabled on DHS info sharing network
A backend attribute exchange streamlines identity management by keeping users' security credentials on local systems but making them accessible from other network locations.
FAA extends online UAS registration to larger models
Commercial, federal and other non-model aircraft operators can register their systems using the new, streamlined, web-based registration system instead of the legacy system operated from Oklahoma City, Okla.
DARPA aims to scale social science research
Tapping into massive communities of gamers or students could provide a platform to study human behaviors at a previously unreachable scale.
GAO: D.C. responders need clarity on cross-agency communications
The Office of National Capital Region Coordination should formally specify how first responders will work together across agency boundaries, according to a report from the Government Accountability Office.
Lightweight laptop to be added to standard models list
A 3.5 pound laptop will soon be added to the list of approved desktop and laptop baseline models for federal workers.
GSA steps up cybersecurity for NS2020 environment
The General Services Administration is weaving cybersecurity into the fabric of its next-generation telecommunications contract.
DHS tests E-Verify app
To better accommodate businesses that are increasingly relying on mobile workflows, the Department of Homeland Security said it will test an iOS-based version of the E-Verify employment eligibility verification program.
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