NSA Offers Advice on Securing Clouds
NSA Offers Advice on Securing Clouds
A CISA release noting the guidance directs administrators to an analysis of Microsoft Office 365.
Emerging Tech
The Army’s Investigative Unit Wants Social Media Exploitation Services
The Criminal Investigation Command is looking to tap into social media sites for digital evidence.
IT Modernization
Federal Contract Award Data from FPDS Will Be on SAM Before Spring
With the FedBizOpps transition done, the Federal Procurement Data System reporting tool—one of the main functions of the website—will be the next to migrate to GSA’s central contracting site.
Emerging Tech
Senator Demands Answers on Facial Recognition Tool that Could Pose ‘Chilling’ Privacy Risks
Sen. Ed Markey said he’s particularly troubled about law enforcement officials’ access to the app.
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OK Computer: To Prevent Students Cheating with AI Text-Generators, We Should Bring Them into the Classroom
Banning them would be a losing battle.
Ideas
Will 2020 Be the Year of Data?
Agencies across the federal government are beginning to recognize the importance of data and data-driven decision-making.
Cybersecurity
Another Poor Cybersecurity Audit at State Department Draws Scrutiny
Auditors have been reporting weaknesses in IT security controls for over a decade.
CIO Briefing
Robocalls Reached New Highs in 2019. Can We Expect Fewer in 2020?
Each person in Washington D.C. received an estimated 600 calls, or 1.6 per day.
IT Modernization
Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Map Correlation Between Maternal Mortality and the Digital Divide
The bipartisan, bicameral legislation would add a maternal mortality overlay to connectivity maps produced by the FCC.
IT Modernization
JEDI’s Legal Challengers Make Their Next Moves
Amazon Web Services asks a federal judge to stop work on the cloud contract and Oracle knocks back assertions that the procurement was fair because Microsoft won.
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Top Takeaways: Secure Collaboration for Defense
Currently, defense agencies are about four to five years behind the curve when it comes to IT collaboration. At the core, DOD needs to step back and create a holistic view of how the cloud can help with mission enablement without risking the safety and security of the warfighter.
Cybersecurity
White House Seeks to Revise Federal Grants Process to Reflect New Priorities
The changes would reduce the reporting burden on grant recipients, among other things.
Ideas
How Iran's Military Outsources Its Cyber Threat Forces
These intermediaries are loyal to the regime but separate from it.
Emerging Tech
How the Pentagon’s JAIC Picks Its Artificial Intelligence-Driven Projects
The organization is looking for developed technology it can deploy right now.
Cybersecurity
Security Clearance Backlog Hits Long-Awaited ‘Steady State’
The backlog of background investigations has leveled off at a sustainable 200,000, according to lawmakers.
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IT Modernization
GSA Publishes Web Standards for Year-Old Digital Services Law
The website design standards pull together existing guidance for complying with the 21st Century IDEA Act, which requires all digital services to have a base level of quality and accessibility.
CIO Briefing
Merit Board Offers Advice to Fix Reskilling Program That Hasn't Translated to Any New Job Placements
A pilot program to train some non-IT workers with technology skills has not resulted in anyone switching jobs, largely because participants would have needed to take a pay cut.
Cybersecurity
Presidential Advisers Expected to Push Software-Defined Networking for Secure Comms
Senate Commerce Committee is stockpiling legislation for coordinated investments in the tech.
Emerging Tech
VA’s Artificial Intelligence Director Details AI Institute’s Early Efforts
The center laying the groundwork for public/private partnerships to accelerate budding projects.
Cybersecurity
Weakening Encryption Could Impact Election Security, Coalition Says
An election security group said the Justice Department’s renewed calls for access to encrypted data could impact more than privacy.
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