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
White House Charts Course for Better Protections of Civil Servant Scientists
New report calls for improved policies prohibiting interference and clearer punishments for those who meddle in scientific work.
Digital Government
Policy Makers Discuss Appropriate U.S. and U.K. Response to Online Disinformation
Former Texas Rep. Will Hurd weighed in.
Emerging Tech
Creepy, Cool and Coherent: Potential Government Tech Shines at CES 2022
From humanoid robots to zero-emissions drones, CES was filled with lots of tech that may be relevant to government soon.
Ideas
How the AI-Enabled Worker Will Deliver Better Government in 2022
AI needs people to maximize its potential.
Digital Government
Defense Officials Press Lawmakers For a 2022 Appropriation
Defense officials warned lawmakers that some programs and tech efforts could be delayed or eliminated if Congress fails to pass a 2022 defense spending bill soon.
Artificial Intelligence