Cybersecurity
SolarWinds hack blights the Trump administration's cybersecurity record
The consequences of the SolarWinds Orion hack are far from clear, but analysts and lawmakers say that officials at CISA and NSA made notable strides to improve the government's cybersecurity posture.
Cybersecurity
Mayorkas calls for review of Einstein, CDM
The president-elect's nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security said he will review the government's two major cybersecurity programs in the wake of the SolarWinds hack.
Digital Government
Innovation among feds is alive and well
Steve Kelman shares some survey data on how career executives see innovation in their agencies.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Jan. 19
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Emerging Tech
Roper Makes His Pitch To Biden Team: ‘I Want to Be Part of the China Fight’
The Air Force acquisition chief says he keeps politics out of his work at the Pentagon — and that the U.S. will lose against China without agility.
People
Biden-Harris team taps DDM, OSTP director
Biden's Cabinet will be the first to include a "Presidential Science Advisor," Dr. Eric Lander, who Biden nominated to serve as OSTP director.
Modernization
Biden-Harris Admin Proposes $10B in New IT and Cyber Funding for Federal Agencies
The administration wants to add $9 billion to the Technology Modernization Fund and give CISA a boost.
Cybersecurity
Highway Safety Agency Wants Car Makers to Know What’s in Their Software
The agency is seeking comment on a software-heavy update of its cybersecurity best practices.
Modernization
Telework, BYOD and DEOS
Telework made the idea of bringing your own device a top priority as the Defense Information Systems Agency begins transitioning to a permanent version of the commercial virtual remote environment.
Cybersecurity
Rob Joyce to lead NSA cyber office
Joyce's predecessor, Anne Neuberger, is joining President-elect Joe Biden's administration as a deputy national security advisor.
Digital Government
As Secret Service Deploys to Federal Buildings, Employees Across the Country Are Warned to Stay Away
Security concerns in the run up to the inauguration have agencies taking special precautions.
Artificial Intelligence
HHS Names First Ever Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer
It marks the agency’s recognition of the emerging technology’s importance.
Digital Government
DISA to Take Over Implementation of the Pentagon’s Cloud Programs
Execution of enterprise cloud programs was previously run through the office of the chief information officer.
Modernization
Indian Health Service Seeks Input on Modernization Plan
The agency’s current IT work is guided by a strategic planning document that dates back to 2016.
Cybersecurity
SolarWinds fallout makes secure communications a critical first line of defense
Crisis situations like this one can induce the fog-of-war and lead to tradeoffs during remediation. While we may not know the full extent of the damage for some time, as is always the case in an event like this, we need to stop the bleeding. We must not afford the adversary an easy path to more information.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Jan. 15
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Cybersecurity
CISA Warns of Vulnerabilities in Cloud Use, Shares Solutions List
Basic cyber hygiene isn’t so basic when it comes to remote environments.
Digital Government