Modernization
Biden's 2023 budget includes $65B for civilian agency IT
The White House is looking for a $300 million boost for the Technology Modernization Fund and big increases in cyber and IT spending across the board.
Emerging Tech
Astronomy’s 10-year Wish List: Big money, Bigger Telescopes and the Biggest Questions in Science
The world's top astronomers have sent the federal government their priority wish list.
Policy
Biden Proposes a 4.6% Raise for Federal Workers for 2023
If enacted, the figure would mark the largest pay increase for federal employees in two decades.
Policy
Biden Requests Significant IT, Cyber Investment Increases for 2023
Tech and cybersecurity spending would receive major boosts under President Joe Biden’s proposed 2023 budget.
Ideas
What federal data platform owners need to know about the zero trust mandate
It is important for agencies to understand that a data-driven approach to zero trust implementation will drive the most secure and sustainable results.
Digital Government
What trends are driving public sector planning in 2022?
A new report identifies cooperation, resilience and service delivery as key themes as governments plan for a post-pandemic future.
Acquisition
The Labor Dept. wants to revise a Trump-era policy on handling discrimination claims against contractors
Department argues the changes would increase flexibility, efficiency and enforcement, but attorneys for contractors say the revisions would hurt transparency.
Digital Government
Executive Order Coming to Facilitate European Input on U.S. Government Surveillance
Major U.S. information technology companies are hoping to charm the European Union’s high court with a third attempt to clear their way in moving data across borders where laws governing privacy and data security have been fundamentally different.
Ideas
Why the White House is Focused on Community-Level Water Cybersecurity
A hack on municipal water and wastewater systems could have devastating consequences on an essential resource.
Modernization
Software Certification Could Get A Little Simpler Under Evolving DARPA Project
An effort worth millions, led by GE Research, could result in an automated assurance model.
Emerging Tech
Apple Wallet goes live for ID verification at TSA checkpoint
Arizona is the first to integrate Apple’s biometric verification at airport security checkpoints.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Move to Protect Healthcare Infrastructure from Potential Russian Threat
The Healthcare Cybersecurity Act works to protect sensitive health care data and information from hackers.
Cybersecurity
U.S. Law Enforcement Charges Russian Nationals In Global Energy Hacking Scheme
Four Russian government employees were indicted with charges of hacking, illegally obtaining information on computer systems and wire fraud, among others.
Policy
New bill looks to modernize 50-year-old rulebook for federal-state cooperation
A new Senate bill would require updated guidance and a strategic plan on intergovernmental cooperation, specifically how agencies can give technical and specialized services to states and local governments.
Defense
Navy CIO says the service is 'on the cusp' of CAC-less cloud access
In an effort to bring the Navy's technology into the present day, CIO Aaron Weis says the service is testing solutions that would allow personnel to connect from virtually any (approved) device without a common access card.
Emerging Tech
Russia’s Ukraine Invasion Makes DOD Tech Officials Ask ‘Are We Postured for That Kind of Fight?’
Data is driving insights around this modern conflict.
Digital Government
Agencies Need More Tech Expertise to Support Future Data Privacy Legislation
California Rep. Zoe Lofgren said her proposed bill to govern data privacy standards will require expert judgements by regulatory agencies.
Acquisition
GSA announces four-fold increase in contracting opportunity goals for SDBs
As the administration continues its efforts to steer $100 billion in contracting opportunities to historically marginalized firms by 2025, the General Services Administration is unveiling how it plans to help make that objective a reality.
Digital Government
Panel closes in on federal data use recommendations
The Advisory Committee on Data for Evidence Building is preparing a series of recommendations which officials said will center around increased stakeholder engagement and fostering public-private partnerships for effective evidence building methods.
Ideas