Modernization
Kessel Run works through growing pains
The Air Force's deputy CIO, Lauren Knausenberger, said the military branch's popular software factory has been a "victim of its own success" as it navigates trying to keep the spark as it gets bigger.
Ideas
Diving into Government’s Trusted Internet Connections Standard 3.0
The policy lays out the framework for security, but allows agencies to fill in the details based on their unique missions.
Acquisition
DOD refreshes acquisition policies
The Defense Department released a long-awaited update of policies governing its buying practices, with an eye to rapid technology acquisition.
Emerging Tech
IRS Wants to Be Able to Trace ‘Untraceable’ Digital Currencies
The agency’s criminal investigation group is increasingly encountering anonymous and privacy-focused online payments methods.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Sept. 9
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Cybersecurity
COVID Could Spur Reduced Reliance on Classified Sources of Cyber Intelligence
CISA officials highlighted cloud configuration and VPN vulnerabilities in assessing threats associated with the pandemic.
Digital Government
Veterans’ Experiences With VA’s Health Care System Improve
The Veterans Affairs Department offered better experiences than community-based care except when it comes to access to care, according to a recent study.
People
Senators push to make payroll tax deferral optional for feds, service members
Lawmakers are concerned about potential consequences of a mandatory tax deferral being rolled out by the Trump administration.
Modernization
GAO rounds up mission-critical IT projects
An overview of 16 key IT projects finds some common risks and pitfalls.
Digital Government
Report Outlines How U.S. Could Counter Un-Democratic Uses of Surveillance Technology
The federal government should take steps to imbue surveillance technologies with individual freedoms protections citizens of democracies expect, the authors say.
Modernization
CMMC reciprocity guidelines are still a work in progress
The Defense Department is hoping to begin rolling its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program later this year, but questions remain about how reciprocity with FedRAMP will be handled.
Ideas
How to Head Off Public Assistance Fraud Before Dollars Go Out the Door
Opting to chase and recover money fraudsters steal from government agencies is not a sustainable strategy.
Ideas
How to Read Coronavirus News and Learn What You Actually Need to Know about Staying Safe in the Pandemic
Viewers and readers relate more to personal tales than they do to dry statistics.
Emerging Tech
House Lawmakers to Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Advance Agencies’ Use of Electric Vehicles
Agency charge cards could soon be used for more than refueling gas-powered automobiles.
Podcasts
Critical Update: NASA’s Big Plans For the Moon and Beyond
It’s a new era of spaceflight for America’s space agency.
Acquisition
