Ideas
The Federal Government is Pushing for Security-Aware Developers
But do official recommendations work in their world?
Emerging Tech
Microsoft, Defense Firms Partnering on Modeling and Simulation Capabilities
Microsoft is collaborating with defense sector companies as DOD seeks to increase its gaming, exercising, modeling and simulation capabilities.
People
DOD wants cyber apprenticeships for contractors, but acquisition regs may remain an obstacle
DOD officials say contractors should increase the use of registered cyber apprenticeships, but some companies argue that federal contract requirements often lock them into education and experience prerequisites.
Cybersecurity
TSA Considers Using Third-Party Assessors in Coming Pipeline Regulations
The agency is exercising its authority to regulate pipelines and railways after issuing a series of short-term emergency security directives.
Modernization
Health and Human Services’ Civil Rights Division Looks to Overhaul Its Essential IT System
The agency filed a request for information to replace its 20-year old Program Information Management System for a new, modernized system to better manage filed discrimination or violation complaints.
Modernization
Treasury selects commercial vendor for financial shared services market
CGI Federal will join three of the Treasury Department's shared services providers to offer financial management system software through a central marketplace for federal agencies.
Ideas
Zero Trust Doesn’t Come in a Box
Three no-nonsense tips to simplify the zero trust journey for federal agencies.
Digital Government
The Latest Improper Payment Numbers Are Here, But What Do They Mean?
The Office of Management and Budget published its annual governmentwide report on improper payments, but a fraud expert says they aren’t entirely reliable.
Podcasts
Critical Update: Safeguarding Data From Outside Intrusion
The VA is in the process of implementing a zero-trust cybersecurity model to better secure veterans’ sensitive personal data.
Digital Government
Census Launches New Program to Modernize Supply Chain Data Sources
Through StatVentures, the Census Bureau seeks to improve the quality and speed of data describing the U.S. supply chain.
Cybersecurity
What the Census Bureau Can Learn From the IRS About Detecting Cyberattacks
Inspectors general from Commerce and Treasury present a tale of two testing regimes.
Cybersecurity
Report finds Census Bureau lacks ‘effective cybersecurity posture’ after red team hack
A new inspector general report details how government-contracted hackers managed to gain covert access to Census Bureau systems in a simulated attack against the federal agency.
Emerging Tech
FCC Bans Sale of New Devices From Chinese Companies Huawei, ZTE and Others
Friday’s order to ban new sales and imports from five Chinese companies is the first time in its history that the agency has blocked the sale of telecommunications equipment on national security grounds.
Digital Government
Fauci’s Farewell: His Legacy, The New Booster and Forthcoming Congressional Oversight
Dr. Anthony Fauci gave his likely last appearance at the White House briefing on Tuesday as he prepares to leave the federal government after a more than five-decade career.
Ideas
Loving guns, hating the government
In the wake of recent mass shootings, Steve Kelman explores the reasons why some are resistant to assault weapons bans and how it may stem from an aversion to the federal government.
Policy
FCC’s Spectrum Sharing Proposal Draws Lawmaker Concerns
House Science Committee leaders urged the FCC’s commissioners to refrain from sharing the spectrum band used by NOAA with commercial wireless carriers.
Policy
Warner, Slotkin Ask Google to Correct Misleading Abortion Ads
The Democratic lawmakers followed up an earlier request asking for more information about the search engine’s ad labeling policies surrounding abortion access.
Policy
Transportation Needs to Share More Info on Connected Vehicle Strategy, Watchdog Says
The Department of Transportation is developing ways to use less spectrum in connected vehicles, following an FCC decision.
Policy