Cybersecurity
U.S. Blacklists NSO Group and 3 Others for Selling Spyware, Hacking Tools
The Commerce Department says the companies—three from allied nations—acted against U.S. national security interests.
Digital Government
2020 Census May Have Missed More Than 1.6M Residents
New research from the Urban Institute found that minorities were likely underrepresented in the population count, leaving some states with a windfall of federal funding while others came up short.
Modernization
Two-Thirds of Staff at VA Medical Center Considering Quitting After One Year With New EHR
A survey of staff at Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center shows plummeting morale tied directly to the Cerner Millennium electronic health record platform.
Modernization
What Google’s New Cloud Security Authorizations Mean for Its Government Customers
Company officials called the updates the result of a significant engineering effort.
Cybersecurity
Former Microsoft exec DelBene tapped for top tech job at VA
Kurt DelBene, a former senior executive at Microsoft and husband of a Democratic congresswoman, is being tapped by the Biden administration to serve as CIO of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Ideas
Is It Time to Ditch Daylight Saving Time?
While many will soon enjoy an extra hour of sleep, our children and pets will be the first to wake.
Cybersecurity
CISA orders civilian agencies to fix known flaws in six months
The binding operational directive issued Nov. 3 requires federal agencies to remediate known exploited vulnerabilities on their networks under specific timeframes is also intended to serve as guidance for the private sector and state and local governments.
People
Training the diplomats of the future
The pandemic pushed much of the department's training online and the Foreign Service Institute is looking to adapt some of the lessons of virtual education for the future.
Cybersecurity
CISA Orders Agencies to Patch Hundreds of Vulnerabilities Under Attack
Remediation of more than a third of the bugs the agency identified is due within two weeks.
Modernization
Building a Cloud-Savvy Workforce May Mean Rethinking Degree Requirements
Government and industry officials question how they can keep cloud positions filled when they require various degrees and certifications.
Ideas
You Know How to Identify Phishing Emails
A cybersecurity researcher explains how to trust your instincts to foil the attacks.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: November 3, 2021
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Cybersecurity
TSA Considers Rulemaking Process for Cybersecurity in Transportation Sector
The announcement from a White House official follows pressure from industry and GOP lawmakers questioning the administration’s use of security directives to improve the sector’s cybersecurity.
Emerging Tech
Lockheed Martin and Verizon to Partner to Develop 5G Tech for the Military
The companies recently connected a military communications network to a commercial 5G network.
Digital Government
GSA addresses plans for FBI headquarters at House hearing
GSA Administrator Robin Carnahan told lawmakers she was in contact with FBI Director Chris Wray about ongoing plans to build new headquarters for the bureau after the years-long plan was scrapped by the previous administration.
Cybersecurity
Bill to Codify FedRAMP Set for Vote in Senate Committee
If passed, agencies would have to explain their reasons for rejecting previously authorized cloud products or services.
Artificial Intelligence