Ideas
Fueled by Virtually Unrestricted Social Media Access, White Nationalism is on the Rise and Attracting Violent Young White Men
Social media provides a platform for attracting violent extremists that has never existed before.
Acquisition
Lawmakers push Biden for an order to root out dark money from federal contractors
A group of lawmakers want the White House to issue an executive order requiring large federal contractors to disclose their political spending – but not everyone is in support of the idea.
Cybersecurity
How the Cyber Ambassador In Waiting Plans to Control $1.5 Billion for Open Networks
The recently passed “CHIPS and Science Act” funds a grants program that the new State Department official will have a key role in steering, including to telecom networking firms.
Digital Government
VA Appoints Functional Champion to Help Streamline Embattled EHR Rollout
The selection of Dr. David Massaro to the senior role fills out the leadership team of the VA office tasked with “processing and resolving patient care concerns” related to the agency's new electronic health record system
Digital Government
Government Authority to Counter Drones Gets Expansion Under New Legislation
The Senate bill would extend the DHS and DOJ’s drone-countering abilities that are set to expire in October, while also implementing some of the Biden administration’s recommendations for mitigating risks posed by potentially malicious drones.
Modernization
TMF announces over $26 million for three projects
The Technology Modernization Fund is making good on its promise earlier this year to support projects focusing on improving public-facing digital services.
Modernization
5G Presents a Need for Spectrum Coordination Among Federal Agencies
A Senate hearing underscored the need for federal telecommunication agency teamwork surrounding 5G spectrum deployment.
Emerging Tech
DOD Launches 6G R&D Center as it Eyes Transition to NextG Wireless Tech
The center will be part of the Department of Defense’s Innovative Beyond 5G Program and provide public and private sector collaboration on the emerging technology.
Digital Government
Cross-agency group explores where government should go next with identity verification
A new report and simulation tool to help officials identify trade-off considerations for different methods.
Ideas
How federal agencies can integrate artificial intelligence into records management
COMMENTARY | Agencies need to factor newer forms of digital records—like those Zoom meeting recordings—into their records management plans.
Digital Government
These Are the Agencies Federal Employees Are Leaving at the Highest Rates
After jumping during the pandemic, the government's overall attrition rate has stabilized.
Acquisition
Senate passes bill to root out conflicts of interest in federal contracting
The Preventing Organizational Conflicts of Interest in Federal Acquisition Act sets new disclosure requirements and expands authorities for federal contracting officers.
Cybersecurity
NIST, CISA Finalizing Guidance for Identity and Access Management Post-SolarWinds
The epic intrusion campaign has turned up the brights on vendors providing authentication services, but agencies will still need to be actively engaged for effective implementation.
Modernization
CBP’s facial recognition program at airports is expanding but concerns remain
The facial recognition program for international arrivals in airports is rolled out in all international airports in the United States.
Emerging Tech
NSF Invests $25.4M into Cybersecurity and Privacy Research Projects
The National Science Foundation’s Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace program is one of the agency’s largest research initiatives.
Policy
Senators Propose Cybercrime Training Center Get 6 More Years of Congressional Support
Legislation to reauthorize the National Computer Forensics Institute through 2028 comes after House lawmakers passed a similar proposal included in the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act.
Defense
Coast Guard wants better internet on its ships, and more recruits
Commandant Fagan ties increased connectivity to operational needs and improving Coasties’ quality of life.
Cybersecurity
National Computer Forensics Institute up for reauthorization
The proposal would continue NCFI’s services through 2028 for any government employee who could help prevent or investigate cyber crimes.
Digital Government