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
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