Digital Government
Lawmaker Says Pentagon Cloud Migration Shouldn’t Stumble Because of JEDI Delays
The top lawmaker on the House Armed Services cyber and tech subcommittee also said DOD has to move beyond a focus on migration toward cloud security and optimization.
Cybersecurity
FCC Advances Efforts to Remove Untrusted Chinese Equipment from US Market
The Commission has set a date to vote on its most recent order for companies to rip and replace Huawei, ZTE and other gear from their networks.
Emerging Tech
Microsoft Joins Space-Focused Threat Intelligence Sharing Community
The company is the newest named founding member of Space ISAC.
People
Biden nominates MSPB vice chair
The agency has lacked a quorum since 2017 and currently faces a backlog of over 3,000 appeals
Cybersecurity
FBI director wants more cooperation from ransomware victims
The bureau is seeking new funding to support cyber investigations and its own internal cybersecurity, but it also wants help from industry.
Modernization
GSA’s Latest Blanket Purchase Agreement Benefits Climate Agency
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has a new way to procure mission critical IT.
Digital Government
House Dems Propose $50M for Tech Modernization Fund in Fiscal 2022
The draft 2022 Financial Services and General Government funding bill includes millions for IT modernization at Treasury, GSA, OPM and more.
People
Biden HR strategy features new agency 'talent teams'
New talent teams aimed at bettering hiring strategies are part of the Biden administration's multi-year strategy for the federal workforce, said OMB official on Tuesday.
Ideas
5 Priorities to Uplevel Identity Security with the Technology Modernization Fund
Modern threats require modern solutions to solve them.
Digital Government
White House Plans ‘Multi-Year Strategy’ To Boost Federal Workforce
Hiring and pay raises are priorities, and key lawmakers say the 2022 increase is on track.
Artificial Intelligence
Deputy Defense Secretary Says US Needs to Defend Its Artificial Intelligence Better
AI safety is often overlooked in the private sector, but Deputy Secretary Kathleen Hicks wants the Defense Department to lead a cultural change.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: June 23, 2021
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Cybersecurity
CISA Collaborating With White House on Forthcoming Zero-Trust Strategy
The agency has already released a draft model to guide agencies implementation of the concept under a recent executive order.
Digital Government
Senate Confirms OPM Director in Close Vote
With Vice President Kamala Harris breaking a tie, lawmakers installed the first permanent director for the federal government’s HR agency in more than a year.
Digital Government
Defense Digital Service Director Used Signal App In Violation of Pentagon Policy, IG Says
The DOD Office of Inspector General found evidence that outgoing DDS Director Brett Goldstein also encouraged subordinates to use the encrypted messaging app.
Emerging Tech
Reps Call for Review Into Alleged FBI ‘Misconduct’ Against Chinese Scientist Accused of Spying
They asked the Inspector General to launch a new investigation.
Cybersecurity
How NGA is handling hybrid telework
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency has begun to relax some of its COVID-19 safety procedures, but the challenge has been managing workers across different physical locations, networks and work schedules.
People
DOD watchdog says DDS director didn't mistreat employees
A probe found that Defense Digital Service Brett Goldstein did condone the use of unapproved encrypted communications apps and also identified discussion among staffers about programming a script to rig an online competition.
Digital Government