Cybersecurity
Bill Would Require Federal Agencies and Contractors to Report Cyber Intrusions Within 24 Hours
The bill leaves it up to an interagency rulemaking process to determine whether entities would be required to report incidents they’re aware of but not directly involved in.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: July 21, 2021
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
Zero Trust-Like Approach Needed for Microelectronics Industry, Former DOD Official Says
Onshoring doesn’t mean vulnerabilities associated with chips will be instantly mitigated, the official said.
Modernization
House Bill Would Create Long-Awaited Software and Data Roles at Federal Agencies
The proposal would create new positions, including software development, software engineering and data scientists.
Cybersecurity
TSA’s New Cybersecurity Rules for Pipelines to Be Kept on Need-to-Know Basis
The details of a second set of security regulations will not be released publicly.
Emerging Tech
Treasury Secretary: Agencies Must Develop Stablecoin Regulations
New cryptocurrency could mean new rules.
Digital Government
DHS lacks comprehensive strategy to counter violent extremism, report says
The Department of Homeland Security is failing to assess critical external factors and has not yet implemented a data governance framework while developing strategies around terrorism prevention, a new report warns.
Digital Government
Deadline Comes for Agencies to Submit Their Reentry Plans
These plans, which will not be made public, will vary by agency.
People
OPM takes back control of CHCO Council
The move reestablishes Office of Personnel Management's central role in leading governmentwide human resources policy.
Emerging Tech
Democrats Again Propose New Tech-Focused Agency and Big Boosts in R&D Funding
Lawmakers want the “aspirational vision” to help steer future negotiations.
Ideas
DOD’s Forecast Post-JEDI: Multi-Cloud with a Chance of Peril
The Defense Department's needs are diverse and have become even more disparate amidst the post-SolarWinds landscape.
Cybersecurity
TSA imposes new cyber rules on pipeline operators
The new mitigation requirements come as the U.S. attributes a past effort to hack U.S. pipeline infrastructure to a Chinese state-sponsored group.
Ideas
News Media Accidentally Boosted Russian Disinformation Tweets
Mainstream and hyperpartisan news media significantly amplified Internet Research Agency messaging and contributed to that follower growth by unknowingly embedding its tweets in their content.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: July 20, 2021
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Cybersecurity
Data trust and connectivity challenge Army network innovators
The Army is taking cues from blockchain to help make battlefield data more trustworthy for commanding officers.
Digital Government
National Archives Seeks to Revamp How Presidential Library Archives Social Media
NARA is looking for outside ideas around the improvement of its Presidential Library website.
Cybersecurity
Biden Administration, Allies Attribute Microsoft Exchange Hack to China
The White House said it’s accusing China with “high confidence.”
Emerging Tech