Emerging Tech
How the Government Expanded its Supercomputing Assets in 2021
A number of new and powerful machines are being built and installed for federal agencies.
Cybersecurity
Biden Signs NDAA Relying on Voluntary Private-Sector Cybersecurity Collaboration
Major breaches over the past year were a double-edged sword in efforts to pass a crucial mandatory reporting measure that didn’t make it into the ‘must-pass’ legislation despite bipartisan support, according to key lawmakers.
Artificial Intelligence
Air Force Expands AI Training With Simulated Battle Plans
The Air Force is looking to develop a gaming environment to help expedite decision-making in battle scenarios.
Ideas
Is Your Agency Ready for NARA’s Electronic Records Deadline?
Add in the overall uncertainty around the M-19-21 directive and frequently moving goalposts, and it’s understandable how affected agencies may have fallen behind in executing a plan to achieve compliance.
Digital Government
The Pentagon’s Cloud War is (Finally) Nearing Conclusion
Following the end of the Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure contract, a new effort is taking shape.
Digital Government
Biden Administration Made Major Customer Experience Moves in 2021
Major policy changes regarding how federal agencies serve citizens took pace over the past year.
Ideas
The Implications of Publicly Disclosing Cyberattacks
Officials must weigh the benefits and risks on a case-by-case basis.
Cybersecurity
Federal CISO Clarifies Support for a Standard that Could Make Passwords History
The cryptographic protocol is at the heart of a ‘zero trust’ proposal pioneered by Google that has a fan base within the federal government.
Digital Government
Biden Issues Executive Order Finalizing Average 2.7% Pay Raise for Feds
Although the raise isn’t as much as many federal employee groups had hoped for, it restores civilian-military pay parity.
Emerging Tech
NASA Bringing Bioprinting Technology To Space Station
The space agency is furthering bioprinting as a safe method for healing wounds in outer space.
Emerging Tech
Researchers to Harness America’s First Exascale Supercomputer in Summer 2022
It will be used to pinpoint new patterns in patient data for precision medicine—and more.
Modernization
What’s next for FedRAMP?
Over the last 18 months, as the COVID-19 pandemic pushed agency networks to the brink, FedRAMP’s role in ensuring secure federal IT systems has become more critical than ever.
Cybersecurity
CISA, FBI issue new guidance on addressing Log4j risks
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and its partners are providing new ways to identify Log4j risks and mitigate possible exploitation.
Emerging Tech
Air Force Breakthrough Brings Space-Based Solar Power One Step Closer
Tomorrow’s remote military bases could be powered by a light-to-microwave tile that just passed a key test.
Emerging Tech
Navy Wants Biosynthetic Materials to Hit with Fire and Laser Strikes
Officials would also like to see how drones can be benefitted by nature-inspired material.
Emerging Tech
Army Creates Single Vaccine Against All COVID and SARS Variants, Researchers Say
Within weeks, Walter Reed researchers expect to announce that human trials show success against Omicron—and even future strains.
Cybersecurity
SOC Leaders and Employees Aren’t on the Same Page
Lack of shared recognition of problems increases the pain, according to a new survey.
Modernization
Federal Agencies Enthusiastic But Lagging In Yearly Evaluation Implementation
A new survey showcases the main issues surrounding government offices’ implementing OMB evaluation recommendations.
People