Ideas
How AI Can Help with Critical Government System Maintenance Needs
Artificial intelligence can empower federal program managers with the technology necessary to simplify critical systems maintenance.
Cybersecurity
US, UK Officials: Russian Military Leveraging Containers in Active Hacking Campaign
Cybersecurity agencies issued an advisory with indicators of compromise and mitigation measures.
Digital Government
Lawmakers mull federal response to state and local technology gaps
One potential fix could be for the federal government to harmonize its cybersecurity and data protection rules for state and local partners across federal agencies that interact with state systems.
Ideas
People Don't Realize They're Data Breach Victims
The researchers found participants were not aware of 74% of the breaches.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: July 1, 2021
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Ideas
The Neuroscience Behind Why Your Brain May Need Time to Adjust to 'Un-social Distancing’
Maybe you’re not quite feeling ready to get back out there.
Cybersecurity
House Panel Approves DHS Bill with ‘Historic’ Funding for Cybersecurity
The bill would increase the budget for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency from both the previous year’s and the president’s request for fiscal year 2022.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Look to Give NTIA More Cybersecurity Responsibilities
During a hearing of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, witnesses drew attention to the absence of a permanent leader at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.
Cybersecurity
CISA predicts cyber EO will drive progress on zero trust
Most agencies are just getting started creating plans around zero trust, but tight deadlines featured in President Joe Biden's cybersecurity executive order and a wave of new guidance, may speed up implementation across the entire government.
Modernization
DOD CIO takes heat on the Hill for pace of MilCloud 2.0 migrations
Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-Okla.) called it a "delayed realization of enhanced security" amid recent high-profile cybersecurity attacks.
Digital Government
Intelligence Community CISO Sees a More Data-Centric Future
Matt Conner pointed to several priorities on the horizon.
Ideas
An Expert on Search and Rescue Robots Explains the Technologies Used in Disasters Like the Florida Condo Collapse
Such tech can be useful tools but can be cost-prohibitive for public safety agencies.
Digital Government
Addressing the Tech Talent Gap
Nextgov takes a look at recruiting, retaining and reskilling employees for hard-to-fill positions in IT and cybersecurity.
Ideas
Are UFOs Real? Government Continues to Investigate
Although the task force studied UFO sightings that occurred between 2004 and 2021, most happened over the past two years.
Digital Government
OMB Offers New Guidance For Implementing First Part of Evidence Act
The office repeatedly urged agencies to focus on results, not compliance, as they craft their plans.
People
Unions seek a new contract at SSA, press Biden to fire Trump holdovers
President Joe Biden reversed much of his predecessor's workforce agenda in the first days of his administration via executive order, but unions at the Social Security Administration are unhappy with the pace of implementation of new policies.
Emerging Tech
FAA Moves to Further America’s Cellular-Connected Drone Operations
The agency signed a three-year agreement with Verizon’s Skyward.
Cybersecurity
VA watchdog warns of security risks from undocumented PIV cards
A new report warns contracting officers at the Veterans Health Administration are failing to comply with agency and federal guidelines ensuring contractor personnel return personal identity verification (PIV) cards after employment.
Digital Government