Digital Government
FCW Insider: June 9, 2021
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Emerging Tech
Navy Drone Refuels Fighter Jet, a Key Step Toward Adding UAVs to Carrier Wings
The MQ-25 T1 Stingray is slated for tests on an aircraft carrier later this year ahead of a planned 2025 deployment.
Cybersecurity
Colonial Pipeline CEO: Cybersecurity Mandates From TSA Might Help
Hackers breached the company after gaining access to a virtual private network not protected by multifactor authentication.
Emerging Tech
NSF, Tech Companies Partner to Create Post-5G Wireless Systems
They intend to promote the development of resilient and intelligent next-gen networks.
Modernization
Survey: 75% of DOD IT Officials Say They Can Meet Cloud Needs Without JEDI
Most said they are experiencing delays in enterprise cloud migration.
Digital Government
IRS chief presses case for boost in IT, cyber funding
IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig said the agency can use a 10% increase in funding included in the White House fiscal year 2022 budget proposal to "improve conditions for every American" while strengthening the agency's cyber posture.
Modernization
VA to Wrap Health Records Review ‘In a Few Weeks,’ Secretary Says
Denis McDonough told lawmakers the agency would change the management and oversight of the multibillion-dollar modernization program.
Digital Government
Internet Ads Are a Popular Tax Target for Both Parties
The proliferation of unwanted internet ads and Big Tech’s staggering pandemic profits have fueled bipartisan efforts to capture revenue from tech companies’ mining of personal information.
Modernization
FBI Needs a Vendor to Help Manage Data Centers
The law enforcement agency seeks technical and engineering support for five locations spread out across the country.
Digital Government
OPM Finalizes Rule Easing Rehiring of Ex-Feds
Under new rules, federal agencies will be able to rehire former federal workers at a higher pay grade than when they left government.
People
OPM finalizes 2019 proposal for re-hiring former feds
The new regulations will change current rules forcing agencies to re-hire former feds into the pay grade they were last under in government.
Cybersecurity
Colonial CEO defends $4.3M ransomware payment
Joseph Blount, the chief executive officer of Colonial Pipeline, on Tuesday defended the company's ransom payment to the criminal group Darkside and said Colonial is continuing to work with law enforcement and cybersecurity consultants to restore their business systems.
Ideas
Teens Have a Hard Time Finding Truth Online
Researchers say students need to be prepared for a world filled with a continual flow of misleading information.
People
'Leading by example' and organizational performance
Steve Kelman spotlights new research that measures the impact of "walking the walk."
Digital Government
FCW Insider: June 8, 2021
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Ideas
Study Shows AI-generated Fake Reports Fool Experts
Misinformation within communities of expertise has the potential for scary outcomes such as delivering incorrect medical advice to doctors and patients.
Cybersecurity
IRS' Use of Special Hiring Authorities Could Be Leading to Skills Gaps, IG Says
The agency has been using emergency authorities to meet staffing goals, but may be compromising on the quality of new hires as a result, according to an inspector general report.
Emerging Tech