People
OPM gives agencies guidance for a new program to rotate cybersecurity employees across agencies
The guidance seeks to implement the Federal Rotation Cyber Workforce Program created by lawmakers last year as a way to foster new critical skills across government.
Ideas
Study: Majority of Radicalized People Didn't Get Mental Health Care
Radicalized individuals either didn't trust the system or health care providers were unable to provide mental health services for them.
Cybersecurity
CISA: Election Security Still Under Threat at Cyber and Physical Level
Threats enacted by state-sponsored actors during the 2022 election have highlighted the need for “continued vigilance” in upcoming elections, said CISA Election Security Advisor Kim Wyman.
Emerging Tech
The Army Is Putting All Its Network Efforts Under One Roof
By October, Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications-Tactical is expected to absorb network portfolios from its sister PEO for enterprise services.
Defense
The Army is putting all its network efforts under one roof
By October, Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications-Tactical is expected to absorb network portfolios from its sister PEO for enterprise services.
Emerging Tech
Recent Market Volatility Shows Value of Government Funding, DOD Official Says
Despite economic uncertainty, the head of the Pentagon’s office that connects promising tech companies with private capital said they will “continue to advance these technologies and support DOD operations.”
Emerging Tech
Regulation Must Keep Up with Novel Space Technology, Experts Say
Panelists at the Satellite 2023 conference noted that the relationship between government and industry when it comes to space is still a “paradigm from yesteryear.”
Ideas
Voice Deepfakes Are Calling - Here’s What They Are and How to Avoid Getting Scammed
Cloning someone’s voice is easier than ever.
Artificial Intelligence
Don’t Expect Navy Robots In South China Sea Anytime Soon, CNO Says
Navy pursues big AI ambitions with gradual approach.
Cybersecurity
FDIC Fails to Establish Effective Controls to Secure Sensitive Data, Report Says
The agency tasked with supervising financial institutions nationwide is struggling to maintain effective information security measures, according to a new inspector general report.
Defense
The Marines are launching a software factory
Factory director Lt. Col. Charlie Bahk discussed plans to launch at the Army’s facility in Austin, Texas.
Digital Government
FDIC fails to establish effective controls to secure sensitive data, report says
The agency tasked with supervising financial institutions nationwide is struggling to maintain effective information security measures, according to a new inspector general report.
Digital Government
Veteran Deaths Lead Lawmakers to Call for VA to Renegotiate Oracle EHR Contract
Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Jon Tester said that VA should “negotiate an entirely new contract” with Oracle Cerner following the revelation that the EHR system has resulted in the deaths of four veterans.
Cybersecurity
White House Tech Council Launches Cyber-Physical Resilience Working Group
The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology aims to use the initiative to improve resilience within the nation’s digital networks.
Acquisition
VA, Oracle are negotiating a five-year option on troubled health record software contract
Technology problems are being compounded by policy disputes over configuration of the new electronic health record between the Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense.
Cybersecurity
Biden Administration Seeks $26B in Cyber Funding for FY 2024
President Biden’s fiscal year 2024 budget aligns with the recently released national cybersecurity strategy by “investing in a whole-of-nation approach,” according to the acting national cyber director.
Cybersecurity
How International Acquisitions Can Become a Cybercrime Frontier
Public entities like the FBI and Department of Treasury are carefully monitoring international business transactions as potential backdoor threats to U.S. national security.
Emerging Tech
Pentagon Mobilized to Support Tech Startups After Bank Failure
The failure of Silicon Valley Bank presents the Defense Department with warnings—and opportunities.
Digital Government
Biden’s Budget Proposal Keeps Focus on Improving Federal Customer Experience
The budget callout follows several important policy updates.
Defense