Artificial Intelligence
Vulnerabilities May Slow Air Force’s Adoption of Artificial Intelligence
More data on the battlefield means a wider attack surface, something the Defense Department has yet to prepare for, experts say.
Digital Government
Federal Contractors Must Show Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination by December 8
Companies doing business with the federal government must name a person to coordinate implementation and compliance with the vaccine mandate for covered employees.
Cybersecurity
Commerce Seeks Comment to Implement Trump Cybersecurity Order on Logging Foreign Actors
The rule would require cloud providers to verify the identities of certain users.
Cybersecurity
What’s Next in Cybersecurity
In response to unprecedented attacks, the administration looks to better secure federal agencies and the data they hold.
Digital Government
NASA’s Artemis Astronauts Could Catch a New Ride to the Launchpad
The space agency is in the market for a zero-emission vehicle that can fit at least eight, plus their gear.
Ideas
How AI and Data Can Increase Resilience in the New Era of the Pandemic
While we can’t stop crises from happening, we can find ways to use data to anticipate impact and help with recovery.
Artificial Intelligence
Grants Management Shared Services Marketplace Set to Launch by End of 2021
The marketplace is getting set to launch with a suite of tools from other federal offices, like GrantSolutions.gov’s automated risk management tool.
Acquisition
White House orders federal contractors vaccinated by Dec. 8
New COVID-19 guidance directs federal contractors and subcontractors to make sure their employees are vaccinated — the latest in a series of new vaccine requirements the White House has been rolling out in recent weeks.
Emerging Tech
Dell to Provide $40 Million Boost in Supercomputing Performance to Support Nuclear Stockpile
The upgrade in capabilities will span three national labs.
Digital Government
House passes 2022 defense policy bill
The House passed its version of the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act with a $24 billion topline spending increase over the Biden administration's budget proposal, potentially eliminating a major hurdle once the bill heads into conference with the Senate.
Cybersecurity
Shutdown looms as Congress faces spending deadlines
Most agencies are still operating under shutdown plans crafted under the Trump administration, but there are provisions for continuing pandemic programs and operations.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: September 24, 2021
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Cybersecurity
Leading Cyber Officials Favor Fines Over Subpoenas to Enforce Incident Reporting
Incident reporting provisions are being considered as part of the annual defense bill.
Modernization
How the Air Force is tackling electronic warfare challenges
The Air Force is on high alert when it comes to electromagnetic spectrum threats. But extensive system updates pose a risk.
Cybersecurity
Cyber officials look to toughen up reporting requirements
The head of CISA told lawmakers that federal breach disclosure rules should be accompanied by compliance mechanisms, including fines.
Digital Government
CISA Releases Draft Guidance for Agencies’ Transition to IPv6
The document covers technical requirements for using the new internet protocol, as well as security considerations for the new format.
Cybersecurity
Lessons of the Cyber Reskilling Academy
The leaders who orchestrated a reskilling program meant to transform feds into cyber defense analysts have some takeaways.
Digital Government