People
Note to managers: A little recognition goes a long way
Steve Kelman shares research on the impact a simple thank-you note can have with the workforce.
Emerging Tech
Telecoms Agree To Delay 5G Rollout Amid Government Safety Concerns
Following the saga between telecommunications giants and multiple government agencies, the Transportation Department secured a brief delay of the nationwide 5G rollout.
Ideas
3 Ways for Government to Sustain Momentum in Digital Transformation
The past two years spurred incomparable change for federal workforces and citizen services.
Artificial Intelligence
US Army Announces New Machine Learning Tech For Burn Treatment
The Defense Department will partner with two private medical research centers to develop a portable tool for soldiers to assess burns.
Digital Government
OPM Again Extends Deadline for Agencies to Adopt Skills-Based Hiring
The government's personnel agency said final guidance on implementing skills-based hiring assessments, rather than purely educational attainment, is coming soon.
Cybersecurity
Watchdog Security Reviews Not Guaranteed in FedRAMP Revamp
Legislation recently clearing a key Senate committee stops short of requiring the Government Accountability Office to review vendors’ encryption practices and supply chains.
Modernization
OPM faces uncertain funding prospects
The federal government’s human resources agency is still dealing with budget shortfalls arising from moving background checks to the Department of Defense, and the prospect of a full-year continuing resolution could exacerbate existing pressures.
Ideas
The Top Challenges to Zero Trust Adoption Facing Government Agencies
Officials must overcome legacy tech and dated requirements.
Emerging Tech
Verizon, AT&T Reject Government Request for 5G Delay
Leaders at Transportation and the FAA raised concerns about 5G C-band’s interference with air travel safety, which private sector CEOs dismiss.
Cybersecurity
US Still Lacks Federal Cyber Strategy After Decades of Attempts
The United Kingdom, meanwhile, recently updated its approach, crediting strong regulatory measures with significant cyber-risk reduction over recent years.
Artificial Intelligence
Navy Launches SCOUT To Expand AI Capabilities
The U.S. Navy’s SCOUT Experimentation aims to develop automated and emerging technologies into targeted problem areas among warfighters.
Cybersecurity
The legacy of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission
The Cyberspace Solarium Commission is officially sunsetting after more than two years, dozens of recommendations and a slew of legislative changes. But since there’s more to be done, the panel is rebooting its efforts as a non-profit.
Ideas
Modernizing Federal Cybersecurity Must Go Beyond Nation-State Defense
Insider risk can’t be overlooked.
Policy
Women Report from the Frontlines of Federal Cryptocurrency Governance
Over the course of 2021, Congress and the administration have recognized significant benefits from diving into the technology, a trend that looks poised to continue.
People
The Pentagon shifts to maximum telework as omicron surges
The Pentagon is urging personnel to use maximum telework as coronavirus infections spike in the Washington, D.C. region.
People
SCOTUS stays out of contractor mandate case, for now
A special expedited hearing on the authority of two federal agencies to issue nationwide vaccine mandates covering nearly 100 million Americans does not touch on the authority to modify federal contracts to require vaccines for contract employees.
Modernization
2022 Defense Authorization Bill (Once Again) Looks to Reform How DOD Buys Tech
National Defense Authorization Act provisions sparked support and skepticism from several experts.
Cybersecurity
Report: Legacy Equipment Puts Telehealth Consumers’ Data At Risk
Telehealth services have expanded exponentially over the course of the pandemic due in part to the Trump administration’s decision to relax enforcement of the industry’s privacy regulations.
Cybersecurity
What Is Log4J, How Bad It Is and What’s at Stake?
Log4Shell is the latest hacker exploit rocking the internet, and it’s arguably the worst yet. The vulnerability is in an obscure piece of software used on millions of computers.
Digital Government