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Government outpaces private sector in 'smart' identity cards
Randy Vanderhoof, the executive director of the alliance, joined the Federal Drive with Tom Temin and Amy Morris to discuss how the use of smart cards for identity and access are driving commercial security identity credentials.
Tags: DHS , HSPD-12 , Randy Vanderhoof , Smart Card Alliance , Federal Drive , Amy Morris
Smartphone apps a potential backdoor to hacking threats
A growing number of cyber criminals are targeting Android, iPhone and BlackBerry smartphones through apps. Even reputable apps have Trojan copies — which criminals can use to take over a phone, according to ProductReviews.net.
Tags: cybersecurity , Cybersecurity Update , Federal Drive , Amy Morris , mobile , smartphones
Dempsey advises against adding National Guard to Joint Chiefs
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Martin Dempsey said he will recommend to Congress that the chief of the National Guard bureau not become a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He announced the decision ahead of expected Congressional testimony later this week so service members would hear it from him first, before hearing it on the news.
Tags: Joint Chiefs of Staff , Martin Dempsey , DoD , DoD Report , Federal Drive , Amy Morris , National Guard
Monday morning federal headlines - Nov. 7
The Morning Federal Newscast is a daily compilation of the stories you hear Federal Drive hosts Tom Temin and Amy Morris discuss throughout the show each day. The Newscast is designed to give FederalNewsRadio.com users more information about the stories you hear on the air.
Tags: Federal Drive , Federal Drive newscast , Amy Morris , federal headlines
What you should know about the national EAS test
Because of its unprecedented nature of the first EAS test, government officials don't know quite what to expect, the chief of the FCC public safety and homeland security bureau, Jamie Barnett, told the Federal Drive with Tom Temin and Amy Morris.
Tags: FEMA , DHS , EAS alert , FCC , Jamie Barnett , Federal Drive , Amy Morris
Open season demystified: Tips for making smart choices
Registered employee benefit consultant Ed Zurndorfer, a registered employee benefits consultant, joined the Federal Drive with Tom Temin and Amy Morris with tips for making the best decisions.
Tags: Ed Zurndorfer , Federal Drive , Amy Morris , FEHBP , Open Season , health insurance , pay and benefits , OPM
Friday morning federal headlines - Nov. 4
The Morning Federal Newscast is a daily compilation of the stories you hear Federal Drive hosts Tom Temin and Amy Morris discuss throughout the show each day. The Newscast is designed to give FederalNewsRadio.com users more information about the stories you hear on the air.
Tags: Federal Drive , Federal Drive newscast , Amy Morris , federal headlines , OPM , USAJobs , Army , Renewable energy , Air Force
FDA: Ending drug shortages all about timing
Peter Lurie, a senior advisor in the Office of the Commissioner at the FDA, told the Federal Drive with Tom Temin and Amy Morris the sooner the agency learns of an impending drug shortage the sooner it can take action.
Tags: Peter Lurie , FDA , drug shortages , Federal Drive , Amy Morris , Jack Moore
Supreme Court considers exceptions to government employee immunity
Bill Bransford, a partner at Shaw, Bransford and Roth, joined the Federal Drive with Tom Temin and Amy Morris to provide a brief recap of a case involving a government investigator who lied to a grand jury and what it means for federal employees.
Tags: Bill Bransford , Shaw, Bransford & Roth , Legal Loop , immunity , Supreme Court , Federal Drive , Amy Morris
Search is on for Gordon's OFPP successor
On the heels of the announcement that Dan Gordon will step down as OFPP administrator, experts evaluate his legacy and discuss the process and pitfalls of naming a successor.
Tags: Al Burman , Jefferson Consulting , OFPP , In Depth , Stan Soloway , Professional Services Council , Dan Gordon , Federal Drive , Francis Rose , Angela Styles , Amy Morris
