Cybersecurity
Interior Struggles to Secure IT Systems Amid Pandemic, IG Says
Interior is one of many agencies trying to meet new challenges posed by an explosion of increased remote work.
Where CISA’s Plan for Securing Industrial Control Systems Intersects with Private-Sector Liability Protections
Companies are reluctant to collaborate with the government unless they are legally off the hook.
Filter Protects Against Deepfake Photos and Videos
Researchers have created an algorithm that generates an adversarial attack against facial manipulation systems in order to corrupt and render useless attempted deepfakes.
FBI Opens a New China-Related Counterintelligence Investigation Every 10 Hours, Director Says
China is ramping up illegal activity to subvert the U.S. during the pandemic, according to FBI Director Chris Wray.
Administration Asks Energy Companies to Report on Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Industry leader has yet to take action promised in congressional testimony last year.
Experts Break Down GSA’s Abrupt Cancellation of $15B Small Business IT GWAC
Four federal contracting experts joined Nextgov to discuss what happened with Alliant 2 Small Business, what’s next for the family of contracts and what this means for GSA’s suite of small business vehicles.
DevSecOps: The Benefits of a More Dynamic DOD
Leveraging unclassified resources for the development of code to be run in a classified manner has many tangible advantages.
Senate Defense Authorization Amendment Looks to Advance More Secure Software Procurement
Defense officials would outline requirements and procedures with implications for all the federal government.
GSA Opens Bids for Largest Governmentwide Small Business Contract to Date
The final request for proposals is out for GSA’s IT services-focused 8(a) STARS III contract, which will have a ceiling of $50 billion.
CISA Stands to Gain Powers Under Both Versions of the Defense Authorization Bill
An amendment on the Senate-side bill would grant the agency subpoena power over internet service providers.
Artificial Intelligence Systems Will Need to Have Certification, CISA Official Says
A process for vetting algorithms and their input data is needed to build confidence in the tech but is still very far off.
Amid COVID-19, Government Seeks Virtual Summer Interns
Virtual internships with the government are a possibility for students.
House Committee Leader Wants Oversight of Pentagon’s Handling of Banned Chinese Gear
One observer says prospects look dim for contractors requesting an extension on compliance with provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act.
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