Digital Government
VA Plans for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced partnerships with other agencies Tuesday in an effort to prep for a possible COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Nov. 18
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
CISA Director Fired After Challenging President's Baseless Election Claims
After helping to keep the election secure from hackers, the CISA director turned to refuting the baseless claims of the president.
Modernization
Trump Administration to Name OPM’s Basil Parker as Federal CIO
The chief of staff and IT and cybersecurity workforce adviser will be appointed to the top IT position in the federal government, according to the White House.
Cybersecurity
Trump fires top DHS cyber official who debunked election misinformation
Chris Krebs is out as the government's top cybersecurity official following a tumultuous election and his agency's campaign to debunk election misinformation.
Emerging Tech
How the Pandemic Changed the Defense Digital Service’s Portfolio
While the group supports multiple COVID-19 efforts, DDS Director Brett Goldstein is also looking ahead to DOD’s data challenges and possible expansion of Hack the Pentagon.
Emerging Tech
Where America Rates in the Latest Leading Supercomputer Rankings
Major supercomputing players—both old and new—made it onto the latest Top500 list.
Cybersecurity
CISA Needs More Resources to Avoid ‘Whack-a-Mole’ Operation, Lawmaker Says
The agency shelved routine work protecting federal networks to turn its attention to pressing pandemic and election issues.
People
OPM aide tapped as next federal CIO
The chief of staff at the Office of Personnel Management is taking over the top federal tech job for the last days of the Trump administration.
Digital Government
Army Wants Data Analytics to Spot ‘Emerging Tech Leaders’
The Army plans to issue a call later this month through its Small Business Innovation Research program.
Cybersecurity
House lawmaker stumps for 5-year term for CISA's director
Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.) says House lawmakers will continue to push to enshrine in law 5-year terms for CISA directors, despite resistance in the Senate.
Modernization
Customer Experience CAP Leaders Leave ‘CX Cookbook’ for Agencies
The cookbook is meant to serve as a resource for CX practitioners across government.
Digital Government
Pentagon Expects to Fail Another Audit, But Says Progress Made
Officials say they’re on pace to pass an audit…in 2027.
People
NAPA working group floats proposal to roll back Trump's workforce orders
A team at the National Academy of Public Administration wants the incoming president to order a reduction in the number of General Schedule job classifications while expanding the use of recruitment, relocation and retention payments.
Ideas
A Record Number of Women Will Serve in the 117th Congress, Including at Least 51 Women of Color
The freshman class in the House of Representatives will include at least 26 women serving their first term.
Modernization
NOAA looks to modernize with EIS
The weather and science agency sets up future 5G capabilities, critical sensor bandwidth with $311M Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions task order.
Podcasts
Critical Update: The Government’s Cloud Anxiety
As more federal agencies shift to cloud computing, officials are reexamining the responsibilities customers and service providers must bear to secure data.
Digital Government