Cybersecurity
NIST’s Supply-Chain Security Guidance Tells Agencies: Look to FedRAMP First
The agency has spent years revising guidance for organizations to address vulnerabilities presented by vendors of software and other enterprise suppliers.
Policy
What’s at Stake for Trump, Twitter and Politics if the Tweeter-In-Chief Returns from Banishment
Analysis of Trump’s post-Twitter communications suggest that the former president has not moderated his messaging style. So what does that mean if he were to go back on Twitter?
People
Senator calls on Biden to fill OSTP leadership role
The Biden administration has not put forth a nominee for the Cabinet level position.
Defense
Space Force to bring data scientists, coders on board this summer
The military’s newest service branch is in the final stages of selecting a group of tech-forward personnel.
Digital Government
That Time Bill Clinton Declared ‘The Era of Big Government Is Over’
Spoiler alert: It wasn’t.
Digital Government
IRS leader explains why the IRS went to ID.me
The agency needs to be able to identity proof online users at a certain level to be able to offer a full menu of online services, Rettig told lawmakers.
Cybersecurity
Report: Cybersecurity Workforce Needs to Grow by Two-Thirds to Protect Assets
A report puts numbers to a perceived shortage of cyber talent worldwide.
Cybersecurity
How the TMF helps agencies pave the way toward zero trust
The Education Department chief information security credits the Technology Modernization Fund with providing the agency crucial support and fundamental resources to create a more secure architecture.
Cybersecurity
NSA Chief: Cyber Command Did 9 International Missions Last Year
The dual-hatted head of the spy agency and military command has been conducting proactive missions to diffuse cyber threats to U.S. elections and other critical infrastructure and stressed the importance of artificial intelligence to advance those efforts.
Emerging Tech
Blasting out Earth’s Location With the Hope of Reaching Aliens is a Controversial Idea—Two Teams of Scientists are Doing it Anyway
Two teams are planning new attempts at alien communication.
Emerging Tech
White House Issues Two Quantum Directives Set To Bolster American Infrastructure
The White House announced new plans to promote quantum technology research and development while helping U.S. computer networks transition to post-quantum cryptography standards.
Ideas
Phishing Threats Attempt to Hook New Government Victims
While the government is focused on the dangers of ransomware, phishing campaigns can circumvent the usual protections placed on its networks.
Ideas
How automation can enhance and empower the federal workforce
While progress is being made across many areas of government digital transformation, this is just the start of the journey to improve government and put the citizen at the center.
Digital Government
DHS manipulated report on Russian election interference during the Trump administration, watchdog says
A 2020 report to state and local governments was delayed and altered, a new IG report finds.
Acquisition
Sustainability and the cloud
The federal government's acquisition leaders are operating under the assumption that cloud computing can promote sustainability, but a watchdog says that data on current energy consumption is scarce.
Policy
Senator Calls on Biden to Fill OSTP Leadership Role
The Biden Administration has not put forth a nominee for the Cabinet level position.
Emerging Tech
Bill Wants More Federal R&D In Blockchain Ledger Technology
The National R&D Strategy for Distributed Ledger Technology Act, introduced Tuesday, aims to allocate government resources to help the U.S. establish leadership with distributed ledger technologies.
Defense
Identity management beyond the CAC card
The Defense Information Systems Agency previewed plans to improve identity management, which includes expanding multi-factor authentication.
Digital Government
Pentagon Still Not Taking Full Advantage of Rapid Acquisition Authorities, Former Official Says
Ellen Lord, the former undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment during the Trump administration, told senators "strong leadership" was needed to fully embrace rapid acquisitions policies.
Ideas