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
FCW Insider: April 19, 2021
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Cybersecurity
Survey: Large Contractors More Concerned Than Small Contractors About DOD’s Cybersecurity Certification Program
A new survey puts numbers on conflicting narratives about the small businesses perspective and issues of competition in the new Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification regime.
Digital Government
Senate bill would give feds paid family and medical leave
The bill, introduced by Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), picks up on efforts in the House to expand paid leave for feds championed by Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.).
Artificial Intelligence
Democrats Question Justice Department on Use of Predictive Policing Algorithms
They also called for more comprehensive checks on the use of such technologies.
Ideas
You're Not Imagining It – 3 Ways COVID-19 Has Been Extra Hard on American Parents
Even before the pandemic, surveys showed that a majority of parents were struggling to balance their work and home lives.
Modernization
Connolly, Hice Announce Bill to Improve Performance Planning at FITARA Hearing
The Performance Enhancement Reform Act would require greater collaboration among agency officials and more detailed descriptions of resources required to meet goals.
Artificial Intelligence
National Archives Wants to Use AI to Improve ‘Unsophisticated Search’ and Create ‘Self-Describing Records’
The National Archives and Records Administration wants to automate its records management processes to limit manual metadata tagging while improving the search function.
Cybersecurity
Days after sanctions, House to vote again on Cyber Diplomacy Act
A bill to establish a cyberspace ambassador and an Office of Cyber Issues at the State Department is due to receive a vote on the House floor next week, according to two lawmakers sponsoring the bill.
Digital Government
Lawmakers talk agency performance plans, TMF
During a hearing before a subcommittee of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, agency officials and lawmakers talked about the potential difficulties posed by TMF repayment requirements when some modernization efforts don’t result in easily quantifiable cost savings.
Artificial Intelligence
How State’s Disinformation-Fighting Arm Uses Artificial Intelligence
A federal team is curbing disruptive online activities with innovative technologies.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: April 16, 2021
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Cybersecurity