Modernization

Energy Dept. looks for AI impact

Two recently-announced artificial intelligence collaborations show how the technology can affect real world problems, according to the head of the Energy Department's AI office.

Cybersecurity

CISA infrastructure chief Brian Harrell resigns

The assistant director, charged with helping to protect critical infrastructure from physical and cyber threats, will be returning to the private sector, the agency confirmed.

Digital Government

FCW Insider: Aug. 20

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

Digital Government

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Artificial Intelligence

NIST Releases Core Principles to Judge ‘Explainable AI’

The need for the technology to be trustworthy only grows as it’s increasingly adopted.

Digital Government

NSA Offers Tips To Limit Location Data Exposure

The National Security Agency released a set of guidelines outlining how the federal workforce and the general public can mitigate risks associated with personal location data.

Digital Government

FCW Insider Special Report: Acquisition

A look at recent news and trends in federal government acquisition from FCW's reporters and editors.

Digital Government

IG: Agriculture Employees, Contractors Aren’t Being Disciplined for Improper Use of Agency Networks

The watchdog said inconsistent policies and reporting structures have led to minimal repercussions for people using agency IT in unauthorized ways.

Modernization

The Pandemic is Pushing the Pentagon Toward Classified Telework

The Defense Information Systems Agency and the U.S. Air Force are expanding their classified remote work capabilities.

Digital Government

After early surge, pandemic buying stabilizes for GWACs

Now, federal contract managers are prepping for the annual end-of-year spending spree.

Cybersecurity

Agencies warn on drone detection systems

State, local and private sector could run afoul of federal laws if they deploy drone detection and mitigation systems without careful thought, federal agencies say.

Ideas

The Case to Increase Workforce Training for Artificial Intelligence

The need for federal workforce upskilling has never been clearer.

Cybersecurity

With the clock ticking, a House committee looks to election security

Election readiness, the cybersecurity fallout from COVID-induced telework and network monitoring and will be key areas of focus for House Homeland Security Democrats this year.

Digital Government

FCW Insider: Aug. 19

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

Digital Government

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Cybersecurity

CISO Schneider exits OMB for Venable post

Federal Chief Information Security Officer Grant Schneider is leaving the federal government to take a job at Venable.