Cybersecurity
What do industry and cybersecurity experts want in the upcoming national cyber strategy?
The White House has been working with a range of industry stakeholders and cybersecurity experts on a forthcoming plan that could transform America’s cyber landscape. Here’s what they hope makes it into the new strategy.
Digital Government
Login.gov is getting new anti-fraud tools, but privacy advocate raises concerns
GSA is taking comments on a Federal Register notice detailing new fraud prevention and identity verification efforts through Dec. 21.
Ideas
Retailers May See More Red After Black Friday as Consumers Say They Plan to Put Pull Back on Spending-Acting as if the US Were Already in a Recession
Don't expect consumers to spend big after high inflation.
Cybersecurity
It’s Finally Here: Pentagon Releases Plan To Keep Hackers Out Of Its Networks
Defense agencies are to implement zero-trust standards by 2027.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon releases zero trust plan to keep hackers out of its networks
Defense agencies are to implement zero-trust standards by 2027.
Modernization
Census Targets Data Modernization, Cybersecurity Ahead of 2030 Rollout
Officials at the Census Bureau want to give the agency’s operations a strong, data-centric approach to collecting and securing American demographic information.
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Digital Government
VA Has a Plan to Attract Workers Displaced by Widespread Tech Industry Layoffs
Amid a recent wave of layoffs across the technology sector, the VA is working to position itself as an enticing destination for unemployed tech workers.
Emerging Tech
Will Tech Layoffs Finally Help Defense Firms Get the Engineers They Seek?
Some observers say industry and government are moving too slowly to capitalize on a unique opportunity.
Digital Government
Energy Sets Aside $550 Million for State and Local Clean Energy Efforts
The money is available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Digital Government
NASA CAPSTONE Spacecraft Paves Way for Future Artemis Missions
The spacecraft is testing an orbit that will be important for future Artemis missions, while demonstrating new tech capabilities.
Digital Government
NARA’s Chief Innovator Won Big Last Week
Pamela Wright’s “exceptional executive leadership is invaluable to NARA, our strategic goals, and our mission,” said the acting archivist of the United States.
Policy
Republicans preview push to block forthcoming IRS funding
The strategy could result in a new shutdown threat.
Cybersecurity
Trade Org Urges OMB to ‘Harmonize’ Secure Software Development Practices
The Information Technology Industry Council asked OMB to clarify a memorandum that was creating challenges for software producers.
Digital Government
Agency Recommends Firmer Data, Algorithm Regulations to Protect Online Privacy
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration responded to the Federal Trade Commission’s request for advice on developing an online privacy framework.
Digital Government
Ukraine, Irregular-War Changes Are Reshaping Pentagon’s Info-Ops Strategy
Civilians reporting military movements and a return to proxy war will inform the first IO update in seven years.
Policy
Trade groups urge Congress to pass digital identity bill
To make it to the President’s desk, the Improving Digital Identity Act would have to advance through a lame duck session alongside big-ticket to-do items like the annual defense policy and federal appropriations bills.
Policy
FCC Rule for Blocking Overseas Robocalls Receives Approval
The new requirements are scheduled to go into effect on Dec. 19.
Emerging Tech
Survey: 1 in 3 Americans Considering Swapping Gas Vehicle for Electric Model
Men were more likely than women to want to switch to electric vehicles.
Digital Government
Republicans Preview Their Efforts to Block Forthcoming IRS Funding
The strategy could result in a new shutdown threat.
Ideas