Cybersecurity
Prepping the cyber workforce of the future
Big picture skills like digital literacy and critical thinking are more important to building a public-sector cybersecurity workforce than small gains in federal hiring procedure, experts say.
Ideas
China Beat the Coronavirus with Science and Strong Public Health Measures, Not Just with Authoritarianism
SARS exposed serious weaknesses in China’s public health system and prompted its government to reinvent its public health system.
Artificial Intelligence
GAO: AI Promising in Health Care, but Challenges Remain
The nascent technology is leading to positive health care outcomes, but issues may impede widespread adoption.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Dec. 2
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Ideas
Laughing Is Good for Your Mind and Your Body – Here's What the Research Shows
When you laugh, you take yourself or the situation less seriously and may feel empowered to problem-solve.
Cybersecurity
DISA Updates Strategic Tech Priorities Through 2022
The defense agency adjusted its long-term cybersecurity and cloud plans to take into account progress and pivots made for the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cybersecurity
What DOD’s Cyber Certification Program Reveals About Info-Sharing Challenges
As the new regime takes effect, the tech industry’s lead trade association would rather higher level certifications be done by the department than independent third parties.
Emerging Tech
NPS Officials Share Fresh Details on Forthcoming Self-Driving Shuttle Pilot
Yellowstone National Park visitors can catch rides on the autonomous shuttles early next summer.
Acquisition
DISA refreshes strategic plan for 2022
The Defense Information Systems Agency has refreshed its three-year strategy to better emphasize cyber defense and role of enterprise services.
Emerging Tech
NASA’s Ready for Companies to Put Its ‘Robo-Glove’ to Use
The futuristic, robotic handwear could help people on the job, or if they suffer from limited hand strength.
Digital Government
Internal Documents Detail Who VA Will Vaccinate First
The Veterans Affairs Department's multi-tiered plan prioritizes delivering COVID-19 inoculations to high-risk staff and patients.
Acquisition
Leadership push needed in category management, GAO finds
Although the governmentwide category management initiative is saving agencies billions, it could be even more effective with some higher-level guidance, according to a Government Accountability Office report.
Artificial Intelligence
Soldiers Don’t Trust Robot Battle Buddies. Can Virtual Training Fix That?
Allowing soldiers to train their robot wingmen in game environments could be the key to human-machine teaming.
Podcasts
Critical Update: Inside NASA’s Digital Transformation
The space agency’s digital modernization is aimed at augmenting and improving three key mission areas, according to its chief data officer.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Dec. 1
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Emerging Tech
DOD Needs Simulations to Shorten Acquisition Timelines, Official Says
Advancements in modeling and simulation technologies will not only help train warfighters, but “revolutionize” design, acquisition, sustainment and test, the official said.
Emerging Tech
Lawmakers Want Data to Decide the Future of America’s Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
New legislation would launch a $10 million grant program to set the scene for what’s to come on the EV-use landscape.
Digital Government