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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
Conspiracy-Minded People Were More Likely to Hesitate on COVID Vax
New research shows that people who had a conspiracy mindset before the pandemic were more likely to believe fake info about COVID.
Cybersecurity
IG dings State Department's information security program in annual report
The State Department Office of the Inspector General says it found weaknesses in eight of nine domains in an audit of the department's information security program.
Cybersecurity
CISA Seeks Information for Potential Cyber Threat Intelligence Platform
The request will help the agency develop the platform to address current challenges related to cyber threat intelligence.
Modernization
House Modernization Leaders Have High Hopes for Tech Proposals, Even as Committee Disbands
The chair and vice chair of the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress told Nextgov they’re hopeful lawmakers will continue to advance their recommendations for improving congressional operations.
Cybersecurity
Warner calls TikTok an 'enormous threat'
The chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee said the U.S. regulators have a "huge mountain to climb" when it comes to reducing risks from the massively popular, China-owned social media app.
Cybersecurity
Offshore Drilling Operations Vulnerable to Cyberattacks, Watchdog Warns
The Government Accountability Office made a new case for improving the cybersecurity safeguards within offshore drilling and natural gas facilities.
Defense