Digital Government
Dr. Fauci Will Leave Government, But Isn’t Retiring
“The United States of America is stronger, more resilient, and healthier because of him,” said President Biden.
Podcasts
Critical Update: The Information Constellation—How NOAA Data Ends up in Forecasts
The environmental agency collects vast amounts of data each day from its constellation of satellites.
Ideas
Tourism and the Metaverse: Towards a Widespread Use of Virtual Travel?
Although tourism in the metaverse will not be able to replace outdoor experiences, it can be used to promote sites that are not easily accessible or are ignored by tourists, who can discover them virtually.
Defense
SAIC lands $319M Kessel Run program to improve Air Force C2 systems
Falconer Air Operations Center Weapon System Sustainment contract lets SAIC leverage its cloud and command-and-control expertise and expand its footprint with the Air Force.
Cybersecurity
DHS commits to better intel sharing with law enforcement
Whether the department has increased information sharing with government partners is unclear, but—either way—the quality is just not there, according to DHS’ Office of the Inspector General.
Cybersecurity
U.S.-Mexico Cyber Talks Begin With Focus On Critical Infrastructure
The neighboring countries discussed cybersecurity best practices and sharing threats bilaterally.
Digital Government
DHS Commits to Better Intel Sharing with Law Enforcement, Points to Mobile App
Whether the department has increased information sharing with government partners is unclear, but—either way—the quality is just not there, according to DHS’ Office of the Inspector General.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure to Get a $45M Funding Infusion
The Department of Energy’s investment will help to fund 15 research projects to protect critical energy infrastructure.
Digital Government
New report warns of growing 'data divide'
The Center for Data Innovation says a lack of collection and use of data across demographics is leading to disparities in access to critical services.
Cybersecurity
CISA Hosts Election Security Exercise Ahead of 2022 Midterm Elections
State and local officials, along with representatives from federal agencies and election industry companies, participated in the “Tabletop the Vote” exercise to prepare for a range of hypothetical risks to election operations.
Ideas
Cyber is a team sport–here's how the public and private sectors can play together
Cybersecurity is constantly evolving and it's often difficult for leaders to keep up with an evolving cyber threat landscape.
Ideas
Did More Than One Asteroid Wipe Out the Dinosaurs?
New evidence may suggest multiple asteroids hit the Earth 66 million years ago.
Digital Government
A Civil Servant's Effort to Humanize Government, One Fed at a Time
An effort to tell the stories of government workers has the goal of letting the American people know that public servants actually care.
Policy
New semiconductor law aims to create ‘Silicon Valleys’ across U.S.
$10 billion in funding will go to support 20 research hubs with a third of them set to be in small or rural communities.
People
A union is urging support for TSA workforce reform in the defense policy bill
The American Federation of Government Employees also said they oppose a plan to delay the Defense Department’s return to one-year probationary periods for new employees.
Emerging Tech
FTC Considering New Data Privacy Regulations That Go Beyond Asking Users for Consent
Commissioners are split on whether new regulations—and even the act of gathering information on a proposed new regulation—is the right way forward.
Digital Government
CISA's Cyber Info Sharing Program Didn't Always Deliver, Watchdog Says
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency did not always provide more than 300 participants of a public-private cyber threat partnership with actionable information to address potential vulnerabilities, according to an oversight report.
Ideas
Traditional Cybersecurity is no Longer Enough to Protect Critical Infrastructure Networks
The previous gold standard of air gapping digital and physical systems isn't feasible.
Digital Government
Boeing, Northrop Grumman Join Group Pushing 3D Printing to Small Suppliers
The White House-backed compact is also part of an effort to make supply chains more resilient.
Digital Government