Digital Government

Against online disinhibition

Steve Kelman (who has learned some new acronyms lately) argues that we need more civility in these challenging times.

Digital Government

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FCW Insider: Dec. 9

The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.

Ideas

Computers Still Can't Solve This Cookie Cutter Dilemma

Even math experts have given up on finding a computer algorithm to answer this type of geometric problem.

Digital Government

DOD’s $11B Contract to Consolidate Fourth Estate Networks Is Out for Bid

The Defense Enclave Services contract will bring agencies under a common network architecture.

Cybersecurity

With NDAA Exclusion, Proponents of FedRAMP Modification Are Down But Not Out

One supporter notes Congress is not the only path to success and is also counting on an incoming Biden administration to reshape the program.

Emerging Tech

AFWERX Launches Space Innovation Hub

Air Force officials announced the creation of SpaceWERX, a team to help Space Force tap into cutting-edge technologies.

Digital Government

Biden Team Tries Recruiting Through Source Code

If you find the hidden message, you might be someone the incoming administration wants to hire.

Modernization

Secure telework capabilities top DISA's 2021 plans

The Defense Information Systems Agency is looking at "gray networks" and expanding its cloud-based internet isolation browser solution to email.

Cybersecurity

FireEye cyber tools stolen in 'state-sponsored' attack

The company's chief executive officer wrote in a blog post that an initial investigation suggests the attackers were likely backed by an adversarial nation.

Ideas

The Iconic American Inventor Is Still a White Male – and That's an Obstacle to Race and Gender Inclusion

National myths about inventorship normalize entrenched discrimination in STEM fields.

Ideas

Insecure Communications Like WhatsApp Are Putting U.S. National Security at Risk

The proliferation of consumer-grade communications applications has given rise to widespread, unsanctioned use throughout the military community.

Modernization

Contested FBI wireless contract goes to AT&T

FBI's $92 million emergency operations wireless service contract goes to AT&T after lengthy protest scuffle.

People

Developing an agency brand to modernize HR

Agencies can use data to identify and assemble information on candidates' and employees' experiences to better understand how people perceive them as an employer, as well as how to potentially streamline outdated processes.

Digital Government

FCW Insider: Dec. 8

The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.

Digital Government

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Ideas

How Airflow Inside Your Car Affects COVID-19 Risk

The study showed that different combinations of open windows could increase or decrease exposure to aerosols.

Digital Government

Flournoy Should Lead Biden’s Pentagon, Armed Services Chairman Says 

Rep. Adam Smith told reporters Michèle Flournoy would help the Defense Department cut red tape to engage with new technologies needed for the future of defense.