Cybersecurity
National Cyber Director’s office sheds light on forthcoming cybersecurity strategy
Building a more resilient cyber ecosystem tops the list, according to a top official from the office tasked with leading the initiative.
Emerging Tech
NASA Authorization Act Aims to Strengthen U.S. Space Exploration
The NASA Authorization Act was passed as part of the CHIPS Act and is the first authorization bill for NASA in five years.
Modernization
Averting the next pandemic with real-time health data
The Center for Public Health Data would aggregate federal, state and local health data and make it accessible in real time so it can be used for decision-making as health threats unfold.
Ideas
China Has a New Global Development Initiative, But Who Will Actually Benefit From It?
China has another plan to enhance its global political and economic power.
Digital Government
Can a Fitness App Ease the Military’s Recruitment Crisis?
App gives recruiters a tool to monitor how their recruits are shaping up before shipping out.
Digital Government
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.
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