Digital Government
Federal CIO charts path to streamlining government services
Current restrictions prevent agencies from easily sharing data to support public-facing online tools, but that could change.
Ideas
4 Steps to Create a Citizen-Centric Government with Trusted Data
Public expectations have put pressure on agencies to deliver experiences that are equal to or better than those offered by the private sector.
Emerging Tech
US and Switzerland Enter Quantum Partnership
The State Department confirmed U.S. participation in another bilateral partnership focused on technological innovation.
Ideas
Signatures of Alien Technology Could Be How Humanity First Finds Extraterrestrial Life
Astronomers have been looking for radio waves sent by a distant civilization for more than 60 years.
People
The largest law enforcement agency in the nation pledges to hire a lot more women
The agency has a long way to go to fulfill its new commitment.
Emerging Tech
Challenges in the Space Domain are Becoming ‘More Technologically Focused,’ Experts Say
Panelists at a PSC Defense conference noted that “space is now a contested domain” with increasing technological and competitive challenges.
Artificial Intelligence
A Look Into Proposed Tech Amendments for the 2023 NDAA
Hot topics proposed as add-ons to the Defense budget bill included expanded artificial intelligence investment and supply chain independence.
Policy
Treasury Debuts Plan to Penalize Foreign Investment Threatening National Security
The guidance from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States comes as legislators have been increasingly worried about foreign investment in major technology companies.
Ideas
Quantity vs. quality in cyber legislation
Congress has a problem of too many cooks in the cybersecurity kitchen.
Acquisition
GSA lifts curtains on the next Alliant contract
Version three of this flagship government-wide technology solutions vehicle is now ready for industry to read and comment on.
Cybersecurity
TSA Opens Registration for Public Meeting on Cybersecurity Regulations
The agency’s advisory committee typically meets behind closed doors, but they are required to hold at least one public meeting per year.
Modernization
'Mixed progress' so far for Office of Federal Student Aid's modernization push
A new report from the Government Accountability Office says that the Office of Federal Student Aid doesn't have reliable cost and schedule estimates for the project.
Modernization
Cloud Training for All is Critical to Migration Efforts, Experts Say
Panelists at an ATARC conference highlighted the importance of workers, not just technologists understanding the cloud to enhance its efforts.
Defense
DISA faces down procurement challenges
An official for the defense support agency says procurement processes need to keep up with emerging technologies and new security standards.
Cybersecurity
Global Cyber Workforce Needs 3.4 Million Professionals to Fill Gaps, Study Finds
The survey also found that government cyber workers reported the least confidence in their ability to mitigate security threats over the next couple years “based on their current staff and tools.”
Defense
The U.S. Army Is testing a data platform just for intelligence officers
It’s part of a larger effort to use commercial and cloud-based technologies to make the service more data centric.
People
Court lifts injunction on contractor vaccine mandate, but OMB tells agencies not to enforce it -- yet
More guidance is expected from the Office of Management and Budget.
Cybersecurity
CISA to Focus on Water, Education and Health Sectors Over the Next Year
The agency contributed to the release of security requirements for the transportation sector this week and is expected to issue cross-sector performance goals for critical infrastructure companies’ voluntary adoption next week.
Artificial Intelligence
49% of Tech Pros Believe AI Poses ‘Existential Threat’ to Humanity, Per Report
Others believe artificial intelligence will be a necessary component of most major business strategies in the near future.
Policy