Cybersecurity
Corrected: FedRAMP Bill Includes Transparency Provisions for New Advisory Council
The legislation would create a public-private advisory council that would be subject to most of the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
Cybersecurity
Closing the CMMC training gaps
Look for trainers working on the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program to realign their efforts to support recent changes to the certification process in 2022.
Digital Government
White House renews efforts to improve integrity of federal payments
New data shows an uptick in errors, largely due to the pandemic.
Cybersecurity
Feds Step Up Cybersecurity Support for State Governments
Forty-two advisers have been appointed or are in the process, with eight states still needing federal-level coordinators.
People
Note to managers: A little recognition goes a long way
Steve Kelman shares research on the impact a simple thank-you note can have with the workforce.
Emerging Tech
Telecoms Agree To Delay 5G Rollout Amid Government Safety Concerns
Following the saga between telecommunications giants and multiple government agencies, the Transportation Department secured a brief delay of the nationwide 5G rollout.
Ideas
3 Ways for Government to Sustain Momentum in Digital Transformation
The past two years spurred incomparable change for federal workforces and citizen services.
Artificial Intelligence
US Army Announces New Machine Learning Tech For Burn Treatment
The Defense Department will partner with two private medical research centers to develop a portable tool for soldiers to assess burns.
Digital Government
OPM Again Extends Deadline for Agencies to Adopt Skills-Based Hiring
The government's personnel agency said final guidance on implementing skills-based hiring assessments, rather than purely educational attainment, is coming soon.
Cybersecurity
Watchdog Security Reviews Not Guaranteed in FedRAMP Revamp
Legislation recently clearing a key Senate committee stops short of requiring the Government Accountability Office to review vendors’ encryption practices and supply chains.
Modernization
OPM faces uncertain funding prospects
The federal government’s human resources agency is still dealing with budget shortfalls arising from moving background checks to the Department of Defense, and the prospect of a full-year continuing resolution could exacerbate existing pressures.
Ideas
The Top Challenges to Zero Trust Adoption Facing Government Agencies
Officials must overcome legacy tech and dated requirements.
Emerging Tech
Verizon, AT&T Reject Government Request for 5G Delay
Leaders at Transportation and the FAA raised concerns about 5G C-band’s interference with air travel safety, which private sector CEOs dismiss.
Cybersecurity
US Still Lacks Federal Cyber Strategy After Decades of Attempts
The United Kingdom, meanwhile, recently updated its approach, crediting strong regulatory measures with significant cyber-risk reduction over recent years.
Artificial Intelligence
Navy Launches SCOUT To Expand AI Capabilities
The U.S. Navy’s SCOUT Experimentation aims to develop automated and emerging technologies into targeted problem areas among warfighters.
Cybersecurity
The legacy of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission
The Cyberspace Solarium Commission is officially sunsetting after more than two years, dozens of recommendations and a slew of legislative changes. But since there’s more to be done, the panel is rebooting its efforts as a non-profit.
Ideas
Modernizing Federal Cybersecurity Must Go Beyond Nation-State Defense
Insider risk can’t be overlooked.
Policy
Women Report from the Frontlines of Federal Cryptocurrency Governance
Over the course of 2021, Congress and the administration have recognized significant benefits from diving into the technology, a trend that looks poised to continue.
People
The Pentagon shifts to maximum telework as omicron surges
The Pentagon is urging personnel to use maximum telework as coronavirus infections spike in the Washington, D.C. region.
People