Cybersecurity
CISA unveils new catalog of free cyber tools amid Ukraine crisis
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Jen Easterly said the agency is "leaning forward" to inform critical infrastructure owners of ways they can protect their most important assets against possible cyber fallout from Russia's moves against Ukraine.
Modernization
Scarce Radio Frequency Spectrum Requires More Modern IT, Watchdog Finds
A new report documents the information technology upgrades that need to be addressed within federal agencies to support radio-frequency usage and sharing.
Modernization
IRS will pivot to GSA's Login.gov after this tax season
The tax agency is modifying its use of the ID.me identity proofing service for the current tax season, but plans to switch to the federal government's homegrown solution after the 2022 filing deadline.
Digital Government
U.S. May Have Allowed 'Known or Suspected Terrorists' to Go Undetected Among Resettled Afghan Evacuees
Missing Afghan evacuees could pose a national security threat, according to an audit.
Digital Government
IRS will pivot to GSA's Login.gov after this tax season
The tax agency is modifying its use of the ID.me identity proofing service for the current tax season, but plans to switch to the federal government's homegrown solution after the 2022 filing deadline.
Podcasts
Critical Update: Revisiting the Government’s Evolving-But-Still-Complicated Relationship with UFOs
A new provision means new oversight within the Defense Department.
Exclusive
Digital Government
Inside the Air Force Chief’s Mission for Racial Equity
“There's still a lot to do,’ said Gen. C.Q. Brown, ‘...we didn't get here overnight, we're not gonna get out of here overnight.”
Emerging Tech
What are False Flag Attacks—And Could Russia Make One Work in the Information Age?
Can Russia fool the modern world?
Ideas
How the Brain Organizes Memories in Time
An expansive research project took more than three years to complete.
Ideas
Nut Cracking Chimps Hint at a Deeper Culture
Chimps learn new skills almost exactly like humans do.
Ideas
Will Biden’s ‘Severe Costs’ on Russia Include Cyber Attacks?
We should know more about U.S. cyber operations by now.
Digital Government
Vista modernization still a priority at VA, but funding is a question
Two instances of the homegrown electronic health record have been moved to the cloud as part of a pilot project, but it's not clear if funding or support exists for more cloud migration as VA transitions to a commercial electronic health record.
Digital Government
GSA’s Trump Hotel lease is under scrutiny again
Lawmakers are calling for the agency to consider terminating the lease after the Trump Organization’s accounting firm said it could no longer vouch for the company’s financial statements.
Defense
Space acquisitions could see more 'discipline' from Biden pick
Frank Calvelli, the nominee for the first ever assistant secretary of the Air Force for space acquisition and integration, said better program management was key to keeping procurement on-time and on budget.
Digital Government
What Does Another Continuing Resolution Mean for Federal Contractors?
These stopgap spending measures can lead to "endless stop-and-start contract cycles, creating inefficiency and disruption."
Modernization
U.S. Biothreat Monitoring Improved But Needs Technological Upgrades
The improvements hinge on better data and enhanced technology, according to testimony given before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Artificial Intelligence
Survey: AI ‘Mission Critical’ to 70% of Public Sector IT Decision Makers
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are far more than buzzwords in the government space.
Policy
The Senate Sidesteps Obstacles to Pass a 3-Week Shutdown-Averting Stopgap Spending Measure
Lawmakers hope to pass full-year appropriations by March 11.
Cybersecurity
Air Force Eyes Space-Centered Cyber Training
A new request for information is set to inform future budget and program decisions.
Policy