Cybersecurity
OPM Offers New Guidance for Cybersecurity Rotational Programs
The personnel office also explains how participants may proceed with pending clearance investigations.
Cybersecurity
Upgraded CDM dashboard to roll out through FY2021
DHS officials say four federal agencies are now using an upgraded Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation dashboard and they plan to continue implementing the platform elsewhere throughout the fiscal year.
Modernization
Military Health Officials: Electronic Health Records Rollout On Schedule and Ready for COVID Vaccine
After a pause this spring, the MHS Genesis rollout is back on track, with two deployment waves scheduled for early 2021.
People
Lawmakers probe telework's impact on federal jobs, hiring
Although the move to telework has presented challenges, agency officials told senators at a hearing emphasized the benefits in terms of hiring and productivity.
Artificial Intelligence
Pentagon Risks ‘Paralyzing Ourselves’ as Tech Priorities Keep Shifting
That’s what the outgoing HASC ranking member says, and he’s not alone.
Artificial Intelligence
Bill to Codify GSA’s Centers of Excellence Awaits President’s Signature
The legislation would ensure the General Services Administration’s IT modernization initiative continues to the next administration.
Acquisition
CMMC countdown is on but are there enough assessors to do the job?
Katie Arrington, DOD's CISO for acquisition, said having enough assessors to do in-person audits of defense contractors is her biggest concern.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Nov. 19
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Ideas
Hoarding, Stockpiling, Panic Buying: What's Normal Behavior in an Abnormal Time?
Hoarding disorder goes beyond stockpiling in an emergency.
Emerging Tech
CBP Proposes Eliminating Age Restrictions and Opt-Out Policies for Non-Citizen Biometric Data Collection
The new rule enables Customs and Border Protection to expand its biometric entry-exit program and changes other regulations along the way.
Cybersecurity
Bill to Secure Federal Government’s Connected Devices Heads to the President’s Desk
The bill excludes broad waivers that had concerned some cybersecurity professionals.
Artificial Intelligence
Interagency Committee Issues Recommendations for Using Cloud to Accelerate Artificial Intelligence
The Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence outlined ways agencies can approach commercial cloud computing for research and development.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Want to Know Why a Controversial Immigration Figure Was Appointed to a High-Level NIST Job
The pair asked Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross for details about the creation of a deputy undersecretary position and why Congress was not informed.
Cybersecurity
New bill looks to tighten cybersecurity waivers for civilian agencies
Two democratic lawmakers introduced legislation to increase oversight on waivers for cybersecurity measures at civilian agencies across the federal government.
People
NTEU looks for a 'fresh start' for federal employees under Biden
The union's blueprint for immediate action joins with NAPA's working group on the federal workforce in calling for the next director of OPM to abandon a regulation-heavy approach.
Ideas
Is Now the Time to Start Protecting Government Data from Quantum Hacking?
The key to creating quantum-resistant encryption is to get away from the core strength of computers, according to one expert.
Ideas
Mindful People Don't Seem to Cope with Stress Better
Study participants were “sweating the small stuff.”
People
DOD fails third audit, but sees progress with cost-savings
The Defense Department boasts cost savings as it chases a clean audit. But using the $1 billion audit to find savings could be short-sighted.
Acquisition