Ideas
Monkeys Stick with Stuff that Isn't Working Too
In humans, this is called the “sunk costs” phenomenon.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Jan. 14
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Ideas
Consumer Electronics Have Changed a Lot in 20 Years—Systems for Managing E-Waste Aren't Keeping Up
Some innovations that are slimming down the e-waste stream are also making products harder to repair and recycle.
Acquisition
CMMC, industrial capital strategy could continue in Biden's DOD
The Defense Department's top buyer, Ellen Lord, said the incoming Biden administration will have to contend with adversarial investments and cybersecurity weaknesses in the contractor base.
Emerging Tech
Japan Pledges to Provide Capabilities for NASA’s In-the-Works, Moon-Orbiting Outpost
It marks America’s latest international commitment in support of its Artemis missions.
People
DOD outlines breakup of chief management office
Deputy Defense Secretary David Norquist outlines plan to divvy up the Pentagon's number three job.
Acquisition
Labor Dept. official says religious exemption for some contractors won't allow discrimination
Civil rights groups caution that the rule change that allows faith-based organizations that are also federal contractors to favor their members in hiring could lead to employment discrimination.
Cybersecurity
Biden Team Snatches NSA Cyber Chief for White House Role
Anne Neuberger aimed to share more information about cybersecurity vulnerabilities with the public.
Cybersecurity
It's Harder to Boot Right-Wing Extremists from Social Media Than ISIS
There are various reasons why. But studies suggest it’s still worth the effort.
Ideas
How the Biden Administration Can Restore Trust in Government
Governments can use technology to meet people where they are, serve people better in their real lives, and make successes visible to demonstrate the value of effective governing.
Digital Government
SBA Relaunches COVID Loan Program As Watchdog Warns About Possible Fraud
The recent COVID relief package included funding for a third round of the program, which has come under much scrutiny.
Cybersecurity
Counter Intelligence Chief Calls for Zero-Trust Software Supply Chain Policy
The official also said there’s a need for the fusion of responsibilities assigned to a trilogy of government agencies.
People
NASA names permanent CIO
Acting tech chief Jeff Seaton takes over as NASA CIO as part of a spate of leadership changes.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Jan. 13
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
FBI Opens 160 Cases on Capitol Riot with More Expected
The bureau is combing through more than 100,000 pieces of digital media and expects to open more cases for a range of crimes including murder, sedition and theft of national security information.
Cybersecurity
The Hack Roundup: SolarWinds Shares Details on How Attackers Inserted Backdoor
Here are the news and updates you may have missed.
Cybersecurity
Evanina: Number of known SolarWinds victims 'will continue to grow'
A top counterintelligence official today said the number of known federal agencies affected by the SolarWinds hack will likely to continue to rise beyond initial estimates.
Cybersecurity