Modernization
Legislation to Expand Federal Contracting Opportunities Reaches President’s Desk
The legislation aims to improve government contracting opportunities for small businesses but could have a major impact on governmentwide procurement.
Emerging Tech
Researchers Develop Chemical Agent-Resistant Coatings for Military Equipment
Multiple entities are supporting this ongoing effort driving paintable protection.
Cybersecurity
Law Enforcement Seize Over $3.6 Billion in Crypto Related To 2016 Hack
The seizure is the largest in U.S. history.
Cybersecurity
Former CMMC Lead Resigns Amid Legal Drama
Katie Arrington, who was previously the chief information security officer for acquisition and sustainment, has resigned from her post.
Defense
Former lead of CMMC resigns amid legal drama
Katie Arrington, who was previously the chief information security officer for acquisition and sustainment, has resigned from her post.
Emerging Tech
Could Smart Cars Finally be Driving Towards Reality?
Autonomous vehicles offer the potential for making streets safer, but currently face regulatory and safety challenges of their own.
Policy
NIST gets reauthorization in $350 billion House tech bill
The National Institute of Standards and Technology receives expanded authorities and new funding in a massive legislative passage designed to ramp up U.S. semiconductor production and fund scientific research.
Policy
Congress is heading toward yet another stopgap spending bill this week to avoid a shutdown
A measure to fund agencies through March 11 will allow appropriators to get over the finish line on full-year spending, top House Democrat says.
Modernization
New App Tracks Terrorism-Linked Events in Local U.S. Communities
It marks an enhancement of the information-sharing capabilities the National Counterterrorism Center offered before.
Defense
DOD wants more software factories
Defense officials outlined plans to make the Air Force's Kessel Run a model across the department.
Digital Government
IRS backs away from facial recognition technology
The move comes after a letter from Senate Finance Committee chair Sen. Ron Wyden urged the tax agency to end a controversial contract with ID.me that requires taxpayers to submit biometric data to file tax returns online.
Modernization
USDA, Justice Launch Website To Report Anticompetitive Behavior in Agriculture
The new portal will allow farmers and ranchers to report unfair behavior from other producers in the industry.
Cybersecurity
IRS Suggests Need to Disclose Crypto Exchange Information to Law Enforcement
A letter the tax bureau sent to a key senator says stronger penalties for failure to report cryptocurrency-based income gains might also help deter cyber criminals.
Artificial Intelligence
FDA’s Modernization to Focus on Agency Mission and People
The agency's acting CTO Sohail Chaudhry said FDA plans to implement machine learning tools that require minimal training.
Ideas
Increasing Transparency, Diversity and Innovation in the Intelligence Community
To build and retain the next generation of intelligence professionals, the IC should pull back the curtain to help prospective talent see themselves in these roles.
Digital Government
Congress Is Heading Toward Yet Another Stopgap Spending Bill This Week to Avoid a Shutdown
A short-term measure will allow appropriators to get over the finish line on full-year spending, top House Democrat says.
Cybersecurity
NIST Suggests Agencies Accept the Word of Software Producers Per Executive Order
The standards agency said an attestation from vendors themselves would be sufficient when screening for cybersecurity, unless an agency's risk calculus suggests otherwise.
Modernization
As IRS grapples with ID.me, what's next for Login.gov?
The tax agency is in the hot seat with Congress and privacy advocates because it's asking citizens for a selfie to verify their identity with a private-sector service to file taxes online, but why won't the IRS use the government's homegrown ID system?
Cybersecurity
NSA rounds up the year in cyber
The National Security Agency's Cybersecurity Collaboration Center helped mitigate major vulnerabilities in 2021 while serving as a critical hub for industry and government officials to collaborate on cyber initiatives in an unclassified setting, according to a new report.
Cybersecurity