Digital Government
Former Homeland Security Acting Inspector General Pleads Guilty To Data Theft
Charles Edwards pleaded guilty to two federal charges of stealing government software and personnel data.
Digital Government
USPS, USDS collaborate on new COVID-19 test website
The United States Postal Service and United States Digital Service have been working on a new website for Americans to order free, at-home rapid COVID-19 tests. The administration is confident it won't crash in meeting massive demand.
Emerging Tech
Let’s Talk About 6G Policies, Panel Says
6G policies may be important in protecting Democracy.
People
Former DHS acting IG pleads guilty in software scheme
A former acting top watchdog at the Department of Homeland Security pleaded guilty in a scheme to steal case management software from multiple federal agencies in order to create a new system to sell back to the government.
Digital Government
Defense Officials Develop 5G-Enabled Medical Applications to Support Future Troops
Vendors were recently selected to push forward military telemedicine experiments.
Modernization
Army plans ICAM rethink to support unified network operations
To make mobile device use more secure, the Army is preparing a new identity and access requirements as it adopts zero trust security principles.
Digital Government
Missile Defense Agency Updating Parts Of IT, Cyber Operations
The Defense subagency is looking for upgrades.
People
Ferriero to retire from National Archives
Archivist of the United States David Ferriero is retiring from his post in April after 12 years in the position.
Emerging Tech
The Metaverse is Money and Crypto is King – Why You’ll be on a Blockchain When You’re Virtual-World Hopping
Blockchain will be a big deal in the metaverse.
Ideas
3 Strategies for Securing the Supply Chain, Security’s Weakest Link
Today, no vendor or agency is safe—and just as importantly, no single organization can address all these threats independently.
Cybersecurity
Is there a path forward in Congress for mandatory cyber incident reporting?
A group of lawmakers is seeking legislation that would require private companies to report cyber incidents and ransomware attacks to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, despite their efforts being derailed late last year.
Digital Government
Report Outlines How Government Contact Centers of Tomorrow Should Operate
Contact centers engage tens of millions of Americans each year.
Digital Government
Hill Proposal Would Give Federal Employees a 5.1% Average Pay Raise in 2023
A bill from Democratic lawmakers would provide federal workers with a 4.1% across-the-board boost, along with an average 1% increase in locality pay.
Digital Government
Biden's CX order puts new momentum behind longtime efforts, leaders say
Officials at an ACT-IAC event explained how a recent White House executive order on customer experience is helping to unify disparate CX efforts across government.
People
Hill proposal would give feds a 5.1% average pay raise in 2023
A bill from Democratic lawmakers would provide federal workers with a 4.1% across-the-board boost, along with an average 1% increase in locality pay.
Emerging Tech
NIST Seeks Members For New IoT Advisory Board
The inaugural board will advise the Internet of Things Working Group on federal policies that may influence IoT development and security.
Cybersecurity
FBI Officials Clarify What the Bureau Wants in Cyber Incident Reporting Bill
However the legislation is eventually passed, CISA plans to share reports with the FBI and other agencies, a Homeland Security official said.
Modernization
SBA faces fraud risks and IT security woes, IG says
The Small Business Administration has struggled to cope with an onslaught of potentially fraudulent activity within its direct lending programs spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, Inspector General Hannibal Ware testified to the House Small Business Committee.
Digital Government
Native American Advocates Discuss Barriers To Broadband Before Senate
A Senate Committee hearing focused on the digital divide in rural tribal areas, and where federal programs are falling short.
Digital Government