Digital Government
Lawmakers Demand Documents From Many Agencies on Jan. 6 Preparation and Response
Information will include how agencies deployed resources and potentially impeded the presidential transition.
Cybersecurity
CISA Encourages Mitigations in Face of OnePercent Group
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency shared an FBI flash report on the group which provides insight into the extent of the ransomware business ecosystem.
Emerging Tech
Facial Recognition Tech Use Increasing Among Federal Agencies
Use cases included criminal investigations, building security and access to digital assets like smartphones and security agency websites.
Emerging Tech
Energy Awards $54 Million in Microelectronics Grants
The awards are designed to increase energy efficiency and stimulate U.S.-based innovation.
Emerging Tech
House Bill Aims to Bridge Acquisition ‘Valley of Death’ In Race to Counter China
A draft of the House NDAA markup outlines two provisions to fix the gap between research and acquisition.
Cybersecurity
Microelectronics supply chain challenges and zero trust
When it comes to microelectronics supply chain, better security risk assessment as manufacturers base contend with ongoing threats.
People
GOP lawmakers seek answers on SSA's acting leadership
Five Republicans are asking the Government Accountability Office to clarify legal limits under the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of the term and authorities of the acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration, who was installed after President Joe Biden fired two top leaders in July.
Ideas
5 Items to Monitor to Detect DDoS Attacks
Government organizations have been a steady target of distributed denial-of-service attacks.
Cybersecurity
Facing Foreign Election Foes, States Hire ‘Cyber Navigators’
Local election officials are on the front lines of election defense, but they often are underfunded or lack the technical knowhow to protect systems from cyber threats.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: August 26, 2021
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Cybersecurity
White House Tasks NIST with Producing Another Cybersecurity Framework
The administration touted private-sector commitments to improve cybersecurity through training and design.
Ideas
Leisure Time's Benefits Depend on Your Beliefs About It
Thinking of leisure as wasteful prevents us from enjoying our leisure pursuits.
Cybersecurity
DHS Launching First Federal Civilian Position Exempt from Longevity Requirements
The Cyber Talent Management System has been in the works since a 2014 law granted the department authorities to sidestep rigid classification formats such as the General Schedule.
Emerging Tech
Argonne National Lab Inches Closer to Exascale Age with New ‘Testbed’ Supercomputer
Polaris will support the Energy Department’s user community as it prepares for new, more powerful computing capabilities.
Digital Government
Air Force’s Kendall Creates Space Acquisition Office, Accelerates Absorption of Space Development Agency
And the new service secretary is asking Congress to allow him to move faster yet.
People
White House COVID group extends leave for feds to get vaccinated
Feds now get up to four hours of administrative leave to get COVID-19 vaccinations and up to two days of leave to cope with adverse vaccine reactions.
People
Austin mandates COVID vaccine for military
The defense secretary has ordered military departments to immediately begin mandatory vaccination programs with FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines.
Digital Government
Survey: More than 40% of Employees Support Higher Insurance Rates for Unvaccinated
The responses indicate vaccinated working Americans are calling for more punitive measures against the unvaccinated.
Cybersecurity