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.
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.
Data
Pentagon Wants to Build One Satellite Per Week
Over the next two years, the Space Development Agency is looking to put dozens of satellites into orbit.
Cybersecurity
Treasury Wants Better Information on Financial Entities’ Cybersecurity Practices
A department official says expanded data collection powers would enable it to “advocate” for companies with other agencies.
Emerging Tech
One State May Become the First to Ban Law Enforcement Use of Genealogy Databases
A Utah state representative said he believes lawmakers are prepared to continue their “strong record of protecting individual privacy.”
Cybersecurity
Survey: Financial-Sector Agencies’ Policies for Sharing Cyber Threats Inconsistent
Respondents describe barriers ranging from a lack of resources to intelligence agencies’ classification decisions.
Emerging Tech
Inside the CBP-Built ‘Backbone’ of Atlanta’s Biometric Terminal
An executive agency conducting a comprehensive assessment of the technology’s use in aviation security detailed its recent review of America’s first fully biometric terminal—and the service it runs on.
IT Modernization
Pentagon Issues JEDI Task Order for Training
The $1 million task order signals the Pentagon wants to move forward with JEDI.
Data
Lawmakers Urge FTC to Investigate Aggregator’s Collection and Sale of Americans’ Financial Data
The officials question whether Envestnet is violating the FTC Act by not being transparent about its collection and sale of consumers’ financial information.
Emerging Tech
Air Force’s ‘Base of the Future’ Ideas Will Be Tested on Tyndall Rebuild
The service’s private sector outreach program, AFWERX, will host a series of workshops in 2020 to hear innovative ideas.
CIO Briefing
Defense Pledges to Do a Better Job of Sharing Security Information With Overseas Contractors
The State Department has yet to respond to an industry association letter expressing concern over contractor safety.
Ideas
In 2020, Employees Are the New Constituent
In order to deliver on their missions, government agencies must start prioritizing their employees’ experiences – and that starts with right technology.
Cybersecurity
DOD CIO Is Prepping Guidance on Endpoint Management
The department aims to clarify what beyond desktops qualifies as an endpoint.
Emerging Tech
Senators Unveil $1.2 Billion Plan to Develop Alternatives to Huawei’s 5G Equipment
The Federal Communications Commission would require certification to open standards to eliminate proprietary equipment.
Data
Do Roundabouts Make Drivers Better or Worse? Transportation Wants to See the Data.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration wants help sorting data on how drivers behave in certain traffic patterns.
Cybersecurity
FBI to Alert States About Local Election System Hacks
The FBI changed its policy to allow agents to inform both state and local election officials when election systems are breached.
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