People
HHS mandates COVID vaccine for its public-facing clinicians
Nearly 25,000 HHS employees will be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid a surge in national infections, Secretary Xavier Becerra announced on Thursday.
Cybersecurity
New Solarium report highlights policy strides, funding stumbling blocks
Much of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission's recommendations are "on track" to being implemented, but funding issues loom for some.
Modernization
Digital ID left out of infrastructure bill
A plan to get federal support and funding behind digital identity proofing as a way to combat benefits fraud wound up on the cutting-room floor as the Senate crafted its $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill.
Emerging Tech
Space Force’s Innovation Hub Announces Solicitations in the Works
SpaceWERX kicks off with a virtual event to find cutting-edge space tech from companies that are new to working with the government.
Modernization
State Department Still Struggling With 5-Year-Old Recommendations to Fix IT Management Issues
The agency is doing better about reporting through its internal system but six of seven outstanding issues remain a concern for the inspector general.
Emerging Tech
Spacesuits and Lawsuits Put 2024 Moon Landing in Jeopardy
Two lunar-exploration spacesuits won’t be ready, a new report says, while bid protests have held up work on the lander.
Ideas
Female Scientists Set Back by the Pandemic May Never Make Up Lost Time
The reason is the inequitable structure of rewards in science.
Ideas
Defense Leaders Can Mitigate Telework Risks
Remote work promises to make the workforce more responsive and efficient, but it also presents significant security challenges, a former ODNI cyber chief says.
Cybersecurity
A tribute to Soraya Correa, DHS' procurement icon
Steve Kelman reflects on a 40-year career that brought real innovation to federal acquisition.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: August 12, 2021
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
Social Security Needs Help with Internal Workplace and Domestic Violence Threats
The consultant will conduct initial interviews and develop reports in support of the agency’s Crisis Advisory Teams.
Artificial Intelligence
NSA, DOD Watchdogs Partner to Complete Joint Evaluation of Certain Federal AI Use
It comes after a previous assessment was terminated.
Modernization
State Department expands push to the cloud
The State Department wants to go all in on the cloud, starting with a new multiplatform toolset to add flexibility and innovation to IT services.
Cybersecurity
DOD looks for answers on GPS data spoofing
The Defense Department is looking for technology solutions to obviate the growing threat of location data spoofing targeting satellite-based systems.
Digital Government
GovExec Acquires Contracting Intelligence Firm
The media company announced it has acquired Arlington, Virginia-based GovTribe.
Digital Government
How DHS and a National Lab Aim to Advance First Responders’ Drug Detection
As opioid abuse rises, government officials are engaging with states and industry to improve tech used to spot narcotics.
Ideas
Supportive Video Game Communities Can Help Veterans Transition to Civilian Life
For an increasing number of veterans retiring from the service, their shared interest in video games can become the basis for that community.
Digital Government