Ideas
Are You Really Smart, or Is It Just Google?
“We’re seeing that people even forget that they googled a question,” a researcher said.
Artificial Intelligence
Presidential Advisers Recommend Agencies Invest in Automating Software Assurance
The National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee is about to meet with senior cybersecurity officials from the White House on the issue.
Cybersecurity
Senate Republicans seek IG probe of TSA pipeline directives
Republican leaders on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee are calling for an inspector general probe into how the Transportation Security Administration developed its first ever pipeline-specific security directives.
Cybersecurity
Researchers Push FITARA-Like Scorecard for Cybersecurity
A recent MITRE report lays out eight ways the federal government can improve cybersecurity habits across all agencies, hinging on enhanced Congressional funding and oversight.
Artificial Intelligence
DISA Moves to Combat Intensifying Cyber Threats with Artificial Intelligence
As part of its pursuit, the agency is forming an Office of the Chief Data Officer.
Ideas
Whistleblowers Risk Everything—Lawmakers Must Protect Them
Two pivotal pieces of legislation pending before Congress would strengthen weak whistleblower protection laws.
Acquisition
Details on discipline emerge as contractor vaccination deadline looms
Federal contracting firms will decide for themselves on how to manage employees who decline COVID-19 vaccinations but agencies can restrict unvaccinated workers from federal facilities.
Digital Government
GAO Highlights Problems with Speeding Disaster Help to Disadvantaged Areas
Disaster response is uneven across the country.
Digital Government
Elections Officials Are Still Receiving Death Threats and Harassment About the 2020 Election. They’re Asking Congress For Help.
Three state and local election officials testified before a Senate committee about their terrifying experiences since last year’s election in support of proposed voting reform legislation.
Digital Government
Dealing with negative information about your organization in the social media age
Steve Kelman spotlights recent research on when and how to respond to social disapproval.
Cybersecurity
NSA, CISA Weigh in on Shared Responsibility for Cloud Security in the 5G Era
Fifth-generation networking is expected to multiply opportunities for hackers using tactics already observed in attacks like the one against IT management firm SolarWinds.
Acquisition
Nominations for the 2022 Fed 100 are now being accepted
The deadline for submissions is Dec. 24.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: November 1, 2021
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
Eleven States Challenge Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate
The Justice Department and EEOC “have already determined that COVID vaccines can be mandated by employers,” said an OMB spokesperson.
Modernization
DISA Makes Headway in DEOS Cloud Migration
More than 100,000 users and counting are accessing new cloud-based capabilities.
Cybersecurity
FDIC to Strengthen IT Security Following IG Audit
An audit found notable weaknesses within the FDIC’s information security processes.
Ideas
How a National Health Care Database Could Address Mission-Critical Health Data Gaps
It’s time to consider a cloud-based national health care database to make better public health decisions and prepare for any future health crises.
Emerging Tech
Senate Unanimously Passes Secure Equipment Act
The legislation aims to protects telecom networks from foreign threats.
Modernization