Digital Government
House Dems back bill to put guardrails around IGs
The proposal would limit the power of the president to remove inspectors general to for cause reasons and outline exactly who can serve as an acting IG.
Cybersecurity
Energy Department Announces 100-Day Sprint to Shore Up Power Grid Cybersecurity
The department will partner with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and utilities to improve visibility, detection and response to cyber threats.
Ideas
Federal Networking Predictions in the Age of Modernization
This year is poised to be the year of network upgrades.
Cybersecurity
White House launches cybersecurity push targeting electricity sector
The pilot program to improve the cybersecurity of the nation's electricity infrastructure is part of a broader initiative focused on industrial control systems.
People
'Psychological safety' and organizational performance
Steve Kelman stresses the benefits of creating space for questions and push-back.
Podcasts
Critical Update: The Programmers of Public Service
Meet two federal software developers: One at the start of their career and the other nearing the end.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: April 20, 2021
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
Survey: 65% of Tech Company Employees Anxious About Return to Office Work
As some offices consider reopening, some tech employees are worried.
Emerging Tech
Bipartisan Bills Aim to Expand Federal Quantum Research and Grow Future Workforce
The U.S. must keep an edge in this increasingly competitive realm, according to the lawmakers who introduced the legislation.
Digital Government
Pentagon Takes Another Step in DOD 365 Environment
The environment is part of the Defense Enterprise Office Solutions contract.
Digital Government
Social Security Wants Feedback on ‘Learning Agenda’ to Improve Data for Decision-Making
The agency is getting started on the data and policy improvement plan mandated under the Evidence Act.
Modernization
Supply chain risk: Addressing a multitude of single points of failure
As recent attacks have demonstrated, supply chain risks extend to the software and update process as well.
Cybersecurity
White House Stands Down Coordination Effort on SolarWinds, Microsoft Exchange Hacks
The leading cybersecurity official on the National Security Council shared lessons learned as agencies reach patching goals.
Digital Government
Army kicks off first major test to thwart small drone attacks
The Army is putting its new counter small drone strategy to the test with its first demonstration at Yuma Proving Ground, focusing on how to limit damage when facing direct threats.
Digital Government
Advocates Hope First Female Army Secretary Brings Change
Nominee Christine Wormuth has led strategy and policy at the highest levels. Can she lead cultural change as well?
Digital Government
New Treasury Office Will Oversee Covid Relief and Recovery Programs
Billions in state and local government aid is part of the office's portfolio.
Cybersecurity
White House stands down groups tackling SolarWinds, Microsoft Exchange
The move comes days after the administration sanctioned Russia for its alleged role in the cyberattacks
Digital Government