Digital Government
Measuring administrative burden
Recipients have to invest time and energy to obtain government services and the burden of compliance can take a toll, especially in marginalized communities.
Emerging Tech
NIST, Commerce Launch Emergency Response Training Center with Virtual Reality
The Public Safety Immersive Test Center will combine virtual reality technologies with more tactile simulations to improve emergency responses.
Cybersecurity
Survey: 93% of Americans Fear Cyber Warfare Against U.S.
A consumer survey suggests Americans are taking some steps to prepare for possible cyber warfare.
Policy
Republicans Continue Ripping Homeland Security’s Disinformation Board
The board has been under scrutiny since its unveiling.
Digital Government
Biden Already Willing to Increase Recent Defense Spending Request
Just six weeks after requesting $773 billion for 2023, the Pentagon’s No. 2 acknowledges the military may need more money, due to inflation.
Emerging Tech
The Pentagon Wants to Prevent Personnel Data Tracking, Breaches
The Defense Department's innovation shop is looking for commercial solutions that can help better protect personnel data.
Cybersecurity
Transportation Proposes Near $1M Fine for Colonial Pipeline One Year After Hack
The firm has 30 days to respond with evidence contesting the agency’s allegation of safety violations.
Defense
The Pentagon wants to prevent personnel data tracking, breaches
The Defense Department's innovation shop is looking for commercial solutions that can help better protect personnel data.
Modernization
House Legislation Aims to Support U.S.-Made Circuit Boards
New bipartisan legislation falls in line with other bills aimed at promoting U.S. manufacturing of printed circuit boards and other critical electronic input materials.
Modernization
DOD-VA health record modernization not hitting interoperability targets, watchdogs say
In a joint oversight report, inspectors general at the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs say that some legacy health data isn't being migrated to new electronic health records systems.
Emerging Tech
Older Adults Aren't More Susceptible to Fall for Fake News
A study finds the ability to detect fake news was comparable between young and older adults.
Digital Government
Senator Not Sold on Army’s $22 Billion Bet on IVAS
In response, Army Secretary Christine Wormuth told senators she was "pretty comfortable" with the program's progress and said she didn't agree with elements of a critical oversight report.
Cybersecurity
White House sounds alarm on threat from quantum computers
New directive orders the government to work with industry on security that can stand up to tomorrow’s quantum-powered decryption tools.
Policy
Senate Dems seek funds for UI administration
Twenty Senate Democrats told top appropriators that a lack of funding over the years contributed to problems in unemployment insurance during the pandemic.
Acquisition
HBCUs could be one key to improving equity in federal contracting and technology
From expanding contracting opportunities for small, disadvantaged businesses to building out a more diverse federal workforce, federal agencies are increasingly aiming to partner with minority-serving institutions to ensure their equity goals are effective.
Cybersecurity
Defense Officials Push For Cyber Standards Compliance, Citing Warfighter Needs
Officials from Defense’s CIO Office reiterated the need for strong digital defenses as conflicts take aim at critical infrastructure.
Defense
Senator not sold on Army’s $22 billion bet on IVAS
In response, Army Secretary Christine Wormuth told senators she was "pretty comfortable" with the program's progress and said she didn't agree with elements of a critical oversight report.
Acquisition
NASA chief calls out the 'plague' of cost-plus contracts
The space agency is hoping to increasingly use competitions among top vendors and fixed-price contracts as a new way of conducting business--and cutting steep costs for major projects.
Policy
6 in 10 Americans Would Quit Current Job for Remote Position
Work-life balance is increasingly important for today’s post-pandemic workforce.
Cybersecurity