Cybersecurity
GSA Introduces Vendor Risk Assessment Program in Draft Solicitation
The SolarWinds hack seems to be breathing new life into the supply chain security effort.
Emerging Tech
NTIA, Pentagon Move to Tackle 5G Interoperability Complexities
The aim would be to accelerate the production of an “open 5G stack ecosystem.”
Emerging Tech
Pentagon Releases Strategy for Countering Small Drones
The strategy’s accompanying implementation plan is set for release later this month, DOD officials said.
People
John Garing, former Air Force and DISA exec, dies at 78
The winner of GCN's Hall of Fame award in 2010, Garing continued his government IT career with Suss Consulting and Vion Corp.
Modernization
DISA to take over defense cloud implementation
The Defense Department's cloud office will have a new home at the Defense Information Systems Agency later this month.
Digital Government
Smithsonian Seeks Lead for Broad Swath of Digital Transformation Efforts
The position is based out of the Washington, D.C. headquarters but is open for applicants teleworking from anywhere in the U.S.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon releases counterdrone strategy
The DOD's strategy to counter small unmanned aircraft systems includes curbing drones used in disruptive cyber and electromagnetic attacks.
Cybersecurity
Judiciary systems compromised in SolarWinds breach
The office that manages the country's electronic judicial filing system this week announced it was exposed to a vulnerability in SolarWinds Orion.
Cybersecurity
State Department Approves Creation of Cyber Bureau
The Cyberspace Security and Emerging Technologies Bureau will address national security- and diplomatic-related tech issues.
Ideas
2020 Retrospective: Nowhere Left to Hide for Digital 'Have-Nots'
The events of this year brought the realities of digital transformation into sharp relief: Public sector agencies are divided into “haves” and “have-nots”—and the “have-nots” cannot put off digital transformation any longer.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Jan. 8
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
Major Social Media Networks Freeze Trump Accounts for Final Days of Term
Some lawmakers said tech companies did too little, too late.
Cybersecurity
CISA: SolarWinds Hackers Got Into Networks by Guessing Passwords
The agency also highlighted new indicators of compromise and recommendations for mitigating follow on activity involving Microsoft Cloud users.
Cybersecurity
Capitol Riot Opens Congress to Potential IT Compromise
Experts weigh in on the IT security implications after violent rioters stormed Congressional offices, gaining access to unsecured computers and stealing devices.
People
EEOC cancels official time for union reps in discrimination complaints
The rule change will restrict the use of official time for union representatives working with complainants on discrimination charges.
Cybersecurity
Warner: White House 'again' holding back on naming Russia
The Virginia Democrat, who is set to become the chairman of the intelligence committee, also called a "full sum review" of reporting obligations by public and private sector entities following cybersecurity breaches.
Digital Government
FBI Calls for Photos, Videos of Insurrectionists at the Capitol
The Department of Justice said some participants will be charged in connection with the riots.
Digital Government
Pentagon Establishes Program Increasing Contractor Access to Classified Information
The department expects 20 to 30 corporations to join the group, a spokesman said.
Digital Government