Digital Government
Senate Confirms John Sherman as Pentagon’s Tech Chief
He’s poised to steer the Pentagon through a maze of cybersecurity, AI and data challenges.
Cybersecurity
CISA issues emergency directive to patch Log4j flaw
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency released an emergency directive on Friday ordering all federal agencies to take immediate action against a critical security flaw with potential long-term consequences for public and private infrastructure.
People
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Digital Government
Don’t Be Surprised When You Get Omicron
America is in for a lot more breakthrough infections. Here’s what to do if you fall sick.
Emerging Tech
Brain Wrinkles and Folds Matter—Researchers are Studying the Mechanics of How They Form
Decades of research still hasn't uncovered why brain bumps matter.
Acquisition
DISA done with MilCloud 2.0
The program, which has a contract set to expire in May 2022, was designed to help DOD users from the military services and combatant commands leverage commercial cloud services.
Cybersecurity
NSA, CISA, Add Original Equipment Manufacturers to Audience for 5G Security Guidance
The agencies got specific about who is responsible for what in a four-part series on securing the inherently cloud-based environments.
Acquisition
GSA preps draft solicitations for major cloud BPA
The General Services Administration released new details this week about an upcoming multiple-award blanket purchase agreement to help speed up enterprisewide modernization initiatives and meet increased demand for secure commercial cloud products and services.
Emerging Tech
DISA’s milCloud 2.0 to Sunset in Summer 2022
A determination was made amid the agency’s Strategic Program Assessment process.
Digital Government
Tech woes and fraud top the list of unemployment system issues
A new report from a special Pandemic Response Accountability Committee delves into the issues surrounding UI during COVID-19.
Digital Government
Why NASA Is Trying to Dodge the Moon
If the James Webb Space Telescope were to leave Earth at the wrong time, our very own satellite could thwart the mission.
Digital Government
Federal Agencies Achieve Highest Customer Experience Scores Yet
Customer experience scores varied significantly across demographic groups.
Digital Government
Special Report: Computing on the Edge
As other infrastructure needs improve—from cloud to 5G networks—agencies are looking at what can be done at the edge, from warehouses to low-Earth orbit.
Digital Government
Cyber Workforce Bill Clears Senate
The bill aims at helping federal offices recruit top cybersecurity talent amid digital threats.
Cybersecurity
Senate passes 2022 defense authorization bill
The Senate passed the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act, 88-11, authorizing $740 billion for Defense Department spending, and $28 billion for other national security programs.
Acquisition
Why NSA has to rebid its $10 billion top-secret cloud buy
Evaluation mistakes sunk NSA's first try at the $10B cloud award known as Wildandstormy.
Cybersecurity
Senators Ready to Write Clarifying Legislation to Maintain U.S. Leadership in Crypto
Stakeholders fear an overly broad application of the tax provisions beyond virtual currency exchanges.
Digital Government
Legislation Could Mandate DOD to Review How it Categorizes Drones
The lawmaker that proposed it said he hopes to make it easier for the military to operationalize new UAS technologies.
Policy
Data Broker Sales To Law Enforcement Violate Fourth Amendment, Senator Argues
A Democratic senator promoted his pending privacy legislation as he spoke about the sales of American data to law enforcement agencies.
Emerging Tech