The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

There are more cybersecurity challenges than any organization can realistically pursue at once. A new framework from the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute identifies seven areas that its researchers believe warrant sustained attention because of their potential impact on future national-security missions. Greg Touhill, director of the institute's CERT Division, is here to explain how that framework can help leaders decide where to place their time, attention and research dollars.
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Year-to-date returns remained strong even after a more uneven third quarter for some TSP funds. Federal News Network's Eric White spoke with Financial planner Arthur Stein to review the latest results and explain why investor behavior during good markets often determines outcomes during bad ones.
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Doctors rely on MRI scans to make important treatment decisions, but those images are only as reliable as the measurements behind them. Dr. Kathryn Keenan of the National Institute of Standards and Technology has developed tools and methods that improve the accuracy and consistency of MRI results. She's also a recipient of the 2026 Arthur S. Flemming Award.
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Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Every cyber threat can't be a top priority. A new framework offers a way to decide which challenges deserve long-term research attention
More accurate MRI measurements can lead to better diagnoses and fewer unnecessary procedures. One federal researcher is being recognized for helping make that possible
Strong markets have rewarded retirement investors for several years. That can make it harder to judge how much risk is sitting in a portfolio
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The Trump administration is prioritizing the removal of fraud, waste and abuse from federal programs and funding. Last week federal officials discussed how they're contributing to the administration's priorities through new technology, data sharing and interagency collaboration. Federal News Network reporter Silvia Oakland attended the ATARC Fraud, Waste and Abuse Forum. She joins me to talk more about how agencies are approaching the directive.

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