Policy
What would a GOP takeover of the House mean for the Oversight Committee?
The chair-in-waiting for the once “sleepy” committee would like to investigate COVID-19’s origins, the Biden administration’s border policies and the president’s family members.
Artificial Intelligence
Adoption of AI in Health Care Relies on Building Trust, DOD, VA Officials Say
Wider use of health-related artificial intelligence applications at the departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense depends on technologies being “sufficiently understandable.”
Cybersecurity
NDAA Negotiations Will Determine Success of Several Cyber Solarium Goals
Influence from major industry threatens once again to thwart lawmakers’ attempts to realize their policymaking goals through the annual defense authorization bill.
Cybersecurity
Energy official urges CISA to develop storehouse for software bills of materials
A senior cybersecurity advisor for the Department of Energy said a central repository of widely used Software Bills of Material would significantly reduce the burden on federal agencies.
Ideas
How existing policy can help fill the cyber workforce gap
There's still time to retool the Cyber Talent Management System at DHS to create a cadre of cyber specialists to fill key roles at federal civilian agencies.
Emerging Tech
FCC Will Launch New Space Bureau
The new bureau will help the agency better perform its existing responsibilities and tackle increasing commercial interest in space.
Ideas
Mass Migration From Twitter is Likely to be an Uphill Battle – Just Ask ex-Tumblr Users
We've gone through this before.
Digital Government
What do CDOs really want? Guidance from the Office of Management and Budget
A new report also found that chief data officers are looking for more funding, more staff and clarity about how the CDO role intersects with agency CIO shops.
Emerging Tech
CDM Team Helped Define Cyber Directives
Governmentwide cyber hygiene orders are increasingly taking into account the capabilities of Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation tools.
Cybersecurity
Experts Weigh in on Strengths and Vulnerabilities of Election Cybersecurity
Both voting systems and the voters themselves could be targets of malign influence.
Emerging Tech
Military Leaders Praise Musk as Treasury Officials Eye Twitter Deal
Outgoing Chief of Space Operations Gen. Jay Raymond thanked the SpaceX CEO “for being here.”
Digital Government
What Would a GOP Takeover of the House Mean for the Oversight Committee?
The chair-in-waiting for the once “sleepy” committee would like to investigate COVID-19’s origins, the Biden administration’s border policies and the president’s family members.
Defense
It’s official: Space Force sets sights on smaller satellites
The newest service’s acquisition chief also calls for more fixed-price contracts and fewer classified programs.
Cybersecurity
CDM team helped define cyber directives
Governmentwide cyber hygiene orders are increasingly taking into account the capabilities of Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation tools.
Cybersecurity
CISA promises bespoke cyber advice for agencies
A new engagement arm of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is designed to help agencies navigate the crush of cybersecurity requirements.
Artificial Intelligence
Transportation Department Looks to AI to Help Modernize Highways
The Department of Transportation is soliciting applicants to integrate artificial intelligence and environmental analytics into highway infrastructure.
Digital Government
Federal Contract Spending Decreases Again in Fiscal 2022
Defense spending dipped significantly in fiscal 2022, while civilian agencies spent slightly more on contracts compared to the previous year.
Policy
TikTok Should be Banned in the U.S., FCC Commissioner Says
The commissioner’s comments are the latest in a long line of concerns about the social media platform’s Chinese ties.
Emerging Tech
DOD Announces New Contract Awards for Its 'Internet in Space' Effort
Amazon, Microsoft and SpiderOak will help the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit develop a space-based communications network.
Emerging Tech