Digital Government
Democratic Lawmakers Implore Google To Halt Geo Data Collection
A slew of Democratic lawmakers asked Google to stop harvesting geodata from Android devices amid fear of abortion-related prosecutions.
Emerging Tech
House Subcommittee Hearing Examines Human Side of Telecom Bills
Experts testified on the need to pass several bipartisan telecommunication bills as the Biden administration aims to expand broadband access.
Emerging Tech
DOD to Debut Virtual Desktops for Certain Highly Classified Programs
The effort, which sunsets "Chinstrap" desktop hardware, has been a key priority in the Pentagon's CIO shop.
Cybersecurity
Federal CISO: Recommendations In to Acquisition Council for Software Procurement
Federal CISO Chris DeRusha says he doesn’t want to tie agencies’ hands regarding self attestation versus third-party verification of vendor practices.
Cybersecurity
Senate Report Highlights Lack of Government Data on Ransomware Payments
A new report details the role cryptocurrencies play in incentivizing ransomware attacks and the government’s response.
Defense
DOD to debut virtual desktops for certain highly classified programs
The effort, which sunsets "Chinstrap" desktop hardware, has been a key priority in the Pentagon's CIO shop.
Emerging Tech
'Rotini' Robot Moves Through Mazes on its Own
Soft robots are unique in the robotics arena.
Podcasts
Critical Update: ‘The Good Death Is Our Only Goal’
Leaders from GSA’s 10x program join the podcast to talk about how they’re mapping paths through the Valley of Death.
Modernization
$13.5M in new TMF awards to NARA, USDA
An award to the National Archives appears designed to reduce a pandemic-era backlog in veterans records processing.
Digital Government
Senior GOP Senator Asked Watchdog to Report After ‘Whistleblower’ Action at IRS
The request of the watchdog agency followed the release of confidential information leading to a detailed news report of how the mega rich avoid paying taxes.
Digital Government
Nuclear Agency Needs to Improve Evaluation of Research Portfolio
The National Nuclear Security Administration is otherwise following leading practices for managing federal research and development funding.
Defense
DOD isn't meeting some of the cybersecurity standards it set for contractors
A recent Government Accountability Office report highlighted that the Defense Department wasn't meeting all of the requirements it sets for contractors when it comes to protecting sensitive, unclassified information.
Policy
Labor Department wants to staff up worker protection agencies
Some of the department's worker protection agencies, like the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, also have a role to play in rolling out the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Labor Secretary Marty Walsh told lawmakers.
Digital Government
Cities that hyped crypto are now contending with the crash
This month's cryptocurrency market meltdown is raising new questions about how far local governments and public officials should go getting involved with the virtual asset.
Emerging Tech
This Crafty Tool Can Eavesdrop on 6G Wireless Signals
A little MacGyvering can create security issues for next-gen communications.
Digital Government
Senators Push for $300M Boost to TMF
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are urging appropriators to back a Biden administration request to add $300 million to the Technology Modernization Fund.
Ideas
Back to the Future: Protecting Against Quantum Computing
Lessons from Germany’s World War II code machine, Enigma, show that even “unbreakable” encryption can be cracked eventually.
Ideas
Should the FDA have done more months ago about an impending baby formula shortage?
Steve Kelman asks whether any well-placed Food and Drug Administration officials could have anticipated the current baby formula shortage.
Cybersecurity
National Cyber Director's Vision for the Future Flags Overdue National Plan
The office of the national cyber director is tasked by Congress to weigh in on agencies’ cybersecurity budgets.
Cybersecurity