Emerging Tech
Navy Wants Biosynthetic Materials to Hit with Fire and Laser Strikes
Officials would also like to see how drones can be benefitted by nature-inspired material.
Emerging Tech
Army Creates Single Vaccine Against All COVID and SARS Variants, Researchers Say
Within weeks, Walter Reed researchers expect to announce that human trials show success against Omicron—and even future strains.
Cybersecurity
SOC Leaders and Employees Aren’t on the Same Page
Lack of shared recognition of problems increases the pain, according to a new survey.
Modernization
Federal Agencies Enthusiastic But Lagging In Yearly Evaluation Implementation
A new survey showcases the main issues surrounding government offices’ implementing OMB evaluation recommendations.
People
Deadline extended for Federal 100 nominations!
You now have until Tuesday, Jan. 11, to get them in. Happy holidays!
Ideas
At-Home Temperature Monitoring Is How We Reduce Diabetic Amputations for More Veterans
Remote health care doesn't just mean Zoom appointments.
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People
Army Creates Single Vaccine Against All COVID & SARS Variants, Researchers Say
Within weeks, Walter Reed researchers expect to announce that human trials show success against Omicron—and even future strains.
Cybersecurity
CMMC assessments could resume in January
The governing body responsible for implementing the Defense Department’s unified cybersecurity program for contractors expects security procedures for authorized third party assessors to start back up in early 2022. But DOD has the final say on the timeline.
Modernization
Tech Advocacy Groups Request More IDEA Act Guidance From OMB
This is the second letter the Office of Management and Budget received in 2021 asking for improved guidelines for government organizations to update web services.
Modernization
Click ‘Like’, Get Punished Under Pentagon’s New Anti-Extremism Policy
First update since 2012 adds rules for social-media behavior.
Digital Government
White House releases ‘learning agenda’ draft for PMA
The public, especially researchers and public servants, can submit feedback on the draft through Jan. 31.
Emerging Tech
Labor Seeks Members For Telecom Working Group Focused on 5G
The agency is seeking qualified members for its Telecommunications Interagency Working Group, part of the Infrastructure Act passed in November.
Modernization
Air Force Chief Software Office Prepares ‘Big Questions’ for Next CSO
A bit has unfolded since the branch's first chief software officer, Nic Chaillan, left the government earlier this year.
People
Bill to train acquisition workforce on AI clears Senate
The bill will help the U.S. stay afloat in global competition on artificial intelligence, its sponsors on the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee say.
Digital Government
There’s No Way Americans Will Cancel Their Travel Plans
Many people are gathering for the holidays no matter what. Here’s how to do that as safely as possible.
Ideas
A Multi-Cloud Roadmap for Federal Agencies
A good multi-cloud strategy provides a single set of management tools.
Artificial Intelligence
White House AI Initiative Launches Public Research Support Tools
The National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Office opened a new page dedicated to providing AI researchers with sophisticated tools to bolster research projects.
Acquisition
USAID plans new ‘Digital Front Door’ portal for contractors
The U.S. Agency for International Development is seeking public feedback on a plan to streamline data reporting requirements for contractors by establishing a single portal for all digital information.
Modernization
Dev[SecAudCom]Ops—Not Really, But Don’t Overlook Audit and Compliance as Part of Security
The acronym for integrating security and agile development cycles may have gotten out of hand, officials say, but the core values are key to producing good software.
Digital Government