Cybersecurity
Watchdog: CISA Needs to Update Plans to Protect Critical Infrastructure
The Department of Homeland Security Inspector General report on dam security found a lack of coordination among agency teams.
Digital Government
Biden Names His Pick for Permanent Defense CIO
John Sherman, currently serving in an acting capacity, will step down during the confirmation process.
Digital Government
Government Hall of Fame Inductees To Be Unveiled Next Week
Honorees in the annual Theodore Roosevelt Government Leadership Awards will also be unveiled before a virtual gala in October.
Emerging Tech
Air Force, Navy Set to Gain New Supercomputers in $68M Deal
The Defense Department's High Performance Computing Modernization Program is funding the machines.
Cybersecurity
White House nominates John Sherman for DOD CIO
John Sherman was named DOD's principal deputy CIO in 2020 and has been acting in the CIO role since January.
People
AFGE looks to block Cyber Command reserve program in NDAA
A proposed amendment to the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act to pilot a cybersecurity reserve force at the Department of Defense would weaken merit systems principles, according to the largest federal employee union.
Ideas
GPS Lessons from Before 9/11 Still Endanger the U.S.
“Public policy must ensure, primarily, that safety is maintained even in the event of loss of GPS,” officials wrote in the 2001 Volpe Report.
Cybersecurity
House reconciliation bill includes nearly $800 million for CISA
The funding supports the implementation of President Joe Biden's May executive order on cybersecurity and workforce development.
Cybersecurity
Biden Launches Trilateral Indo-Pacific Partnership to Fuse Cyber Capabilities
The allied trio will also work on getting Australia a nuclear-powered submarine.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: September 16, 2021
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
How do Americans feel about federal tech?
A new survey digs into the public’s perceptions about federal IT, government services delivery and data privacy.
Digital Government
Defense Wants to Know More About Potential Barriers for Small Businesses Contracting
The department has met its goals in that area, but is looking to do even better.
Cybersecurity
Union Wants Civilian Cyber Reserve Proposal Dropped from Defense Bill
The American Federation of Government Employees says private-sector stake in the provision is based on companies seeking a competitive advantage.
Modernization
Federal CIO: Diversity, Accessibility Are Key to Improving Customer Experience
A diverse workforce and focus on accessibility will be central to administration’s efforts to improve customer experience.
Cybersecurity
Inglis: First rule of cyber education is budget accountability
The newly appointed cyber director has been setting priorities and carving out turf for his office to cover. With that will likely come some scrutiny of how the government spends resources on cyber.
Cybersecurity
House Homeland Security Committee Approves $865 Million for CISA
The largest chunk of funds would go toward implementing a May 12 executive order focused on cybersecurity.
People
What will the new Digital Corps look like?
Technology talent with a desire to serve is out there, says Chris Kaung. There just aren't many places for them to get into public service early in their careers. The U.S. Digital Corps is meant to fix that.
Emerging Tech
It’s Time to Develop a Global Space Traffic Management System, White House Adviser Says
As activity in space increases, so do near-misses.
Ideas