Ideas
Only a transformation of service delivery can rebuild trust in government. Here’s how.
The COVID-19 pandemic proved all federal agencies need to become great at service delivery, and an executive order provides the authority. It's time to get moving.
Modernization
Air Force software factory looks to unleash 'chaos' on civilian IT shops
The Kessel Run group is currently developing a playbook that would make it easier for organizations across the federal government to adopt engineering and security best practices.
Cybersecurity
Russian Disinformation: All Bot But No Bite?
Bots targeting the U.S. slowed their anti-vax campaigns while accelerating pro-Russia messaging, which doesn’t stick as well in the West.
Digital Government
Public Health Agencies Seek More Data Interoperability
Officials from several different government offices say their modernization efforts prioritize data integration for improved internal and external sharing.
Policy
Lawmakers Move to ‘Crack Down’ on Dark Web-Based Opioid Trafficking
Three agencies could be required to report on the use of cryptocurrency for drug dealing on the dark web.
Acquisition
Google surveys feds in fight with Microsoft for government market
The survey report tried to associate heavy reliance on Microsoft’s products with greater susceptibility to cyberattacks.
Defense
Air Force software factory looks to unleash 'chaos' on civilian IT shops
The Kessel Run group is currently developing a playbook that would make it easier for organizations across the federal government to adopt engineering and security best practices.
Cybersecurity
Google Surveys Federal Employees in Fight with Microsoft for Government Market
The survey report tried to associate heavy reliance on Microsoft’s products with greater susceptibility to cyberattacks.
Modernization
SSA seeks $2.4B in IT funding and looks ahead after 5-year modernization plan
Included in the ask is more than $1.5 billion in IT services, representing a 40% increase over the previous year.
Defense
Former Pentagon no. 2 named head of defense industry group
The appointment comes after the former CEO clashed with the trade association’s board.
Emerging Tech
Navy Targets Prototypes to Support Human-Operated and Autonomous Weapons and Vehicles
Only certain, U.S.-based companies will be considered for collaboration.
Ideas
VA Employees and Contractors Can Now Add Pronouns to Digital Signatures
More than 6,700 employees have already taken advantage of the feature.
Policy
Senate AI data bill gets House counterpart
The Good AI Act would set up a working group to establish best practices to ensure that federal contractors protect and secure data collected with artificial intelligence like facial recognition.
Artificial Intelligence
Report Reveals Surveillance Abuses In Educational Technology
The report was commissioned by Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren, Richard Blumenthal and Edward J. Markey.
Policy
Senators call for ban on U.S. government personnel use of Chinese ride-sharing apps
A pair of lawmakers want the Departments of State and Defense to enact a global prohibition on U.S. diplomatic and military personnel from using digital transportation platforms like Didi Chuxing, a Chinese-based ride-sharing service growing in popularity around the world.
Cybersecurity
New cyber bill calls for shadow IT assessment at VA
The bill tasks VA with obtaining an independent cybersecurity review of the agency's most critical systems.
Acquisition
Cyber Command’s acquisition growing pains
A Government Accountability Office report found that while CyberCom has matured its Joint Cyber Warfighting Architecture, it doesn’t yet have the metrics needed to justify investments in new capabilities.
Cybersecurity
Key Lawmaker Defends SEC’s Cyber Incident Reporting Proposal
Rep. Jim Langevin was responding to an industry assertion that the SEC proposal undercuts the will of Congress, given recently enacted legislation.
Digital Government
Microsoft to Offer Its Office 365 Platform for Classified Workloads
Microsoft’s popular software-as-a-service offering is undergoing government review to ensure it can host some kinds of classified data.
Policy