Digital Government
CISA Names Three Leadership Appointments
CISA announced a new deputy director, executive assistant director for cybersecurity and executive assistant director for infrastructure security.
Acquisition
GAO: DOD has to get a handle on future services spending
As the Defense Department looks to buy more services, it's going to need to come up with action plans to better account for spending in future years, according to a recent Government Accountability Office report.
Emerging Tech
Pentagon Pursues 5G Applications for Space
A new document details military considerations regarding future means to transport data.
Cybersecurity
SolarWinds CEO: This could have happened to anyone
In what will be the first of several public appearances this week, Sudhakar Ramakrishna says his company will be transparent about the supply chain attack it suffered as a way to help other companies prepare for the next attack.
Digital Government
Veterans Affairs Rolls Out Ethics Framework for Guarding Vets’ Data
The agency aims to set expectations around who can manage, view and access veteran data.
Modernization
How the Defense Department's MilCloud 2.0 Effort is Evolving
The number of workloads in milCloud 2.0 doubled despite some defense agencies missing migration deadlines.
Ideas
Why Too Many Government Modernization Efforts Fail
Technology “solutions” almost never address the organizational issues critical to success.
Cybersecurity
Biden pledges international cooperation on cyber in speech
Biden addressed the global security forum for the first time as president last week when he called for the United States to cooperate with European allies on establishing cyberspace norms.
Cybersecurity
GSA Could Be Vulnerable to Security Threats From ‘Trusted Insiders’
Watchdog finds gaps in a program meant to protect personnel, facilities, operations and resources.
Digital Government
Another perspective on 18F
Steve Kelman gets Alan Thomas' inside view on the "hoodies vs. suits" situation.
Digital Government
Who cares if you wear a hoodie or a suit? It’s the mission that matters most
Responding to Steve Kelman's recent blog post, Alan Thomas shares the inside story on 18F's evolution.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Feb. 22
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Cybersecurity
Crowdstrike: Pandemic drove 2020 uptick in cyberattacks
The company's new report highlights the threats facing healthcare institutions by both criminal and nation state-backed actors.
People
AFGE looks to maximize two years of Democratic control on Capitol Hill
Although workplace safety is top of mind, the American Federation of Government Employees wants Congress to pursue action beyond the reversal of Trump workforce policies.
People
Manchin's opposition could sink OMB nominee
President Biden's pick of Neera Tanden's to head the Office of Management and Budget is in peril after a powerful centrist Democrat has announced his plan to vote no on the nomination.
Ideas
Space Force Sounds Like a Joke Thanks to Pop Culture – that Could Be a Problem for an Important Military Branch
It could lead to a disconnect between public expectations and what the Space Force is actually doing, and ultimately, reduce public support.
Modernization
Lawmakers Call for Federal Program to Upgrade Unemployment Systems
Many people filing for unemployment during the pandemic have experienced long delays. Subpar technology is one of the factors commonly blamed for problems.
Cybersecurity
CISA Chief Says the Agency’s Global Initiative Is to Support the State Department
International cybersecurity work of both the State and Homeland Security departments will rely on support from Congress.
Cybersecurity