Emerging Tech
Bipartisan Bill Would Require Passenger Temperature Checks at TSA Checkpoints
Lawmakers aim to spur a fever-finding pilot program to measure the impacts.
Ideas
Preventing Cyberattacks in Government Supply Chains
Stolen credentials remain the No. 1 hacking tactic used by malicious actors to gain access to “secure” networks and wreak havoc within organizations—and potentially up the supply chain.
Cybersecurity
Wednesday’s Hack Shows that The Whole World Is in Your Twitter DMs
We treat direct messages on Twitter as private conversations. Last night’s hack shows that isn’t the case.
Artificial Intelligence
One City Rejected a Policing Algorithm. Could It Be Used For Other Purposes?
In Pittsburgh, an algorithm that deployed law enforcement officers to predicted crime “hot spots” might be repurposed to send social services to areas in need instead.
Modernization
Lawmakers Push to Make Telehealth Options Permanent
Early data shows patients quickly embraced telemedicine options agencies expanded during the coronavirus pandemic.
People
Sen. Peters: Agencies should publicly share reopening plans
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee's ranking Democrat joins union officials and House lawmakers in asking for transparency.
Digital Government
Bill Would Push State Department to Clear Passport Backlog
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the backlog of Americans waiting for passports has ballooned to at least 1.4 million people.
Emerging Tech
NASA Wants Feedback on Liability Issues with Sending Private Astronauts to Space
The space agency is seeking additional feedback on the insurance and accountability issues that accompany bringing commercial astronauts to the International Space Station.
People
Virginia issues first statewide safety standards to address COVID in the workplace
Governor says new rules are response to OSHA's alleged lack of action.
People
Outgoing Army tech chief: CIO split was 'right decision at the right time'
Army CIO/G6 Lt. Gen. Bruce Crawford said the move will allow the new CIO to focus more on big data, cloud migrations.
Cybersecurity
IRS gets high marks for fraud and identity theft initiatives
A layered approach combining software, public-private partnerships and innovative pilot programs have saved billions of dollars from ending up in the hands of criminals and fraudsters, according to a new audit.
Modernization
GSA's Stanton faces busy fall
Telecom, small business contracts, e-commerce platform are top of mind for the head of GSA's Office of Information Technology Category.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: July 17
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Modernization
COVID-19 pandemic underscores need to invest in federal IT systems
Lawmaker calls state of legacy systems "criminal."
Cybersecurity
CISA Gives Agencies 24 Hours to Mitigate Windows DNS Server Vulnerability
The agency issued an emergency directive for just the third time ever.
Cybersecurity
U.S., U.K. Officials Call for Russia to Stop Hacking COVID-19 Researchers
“It is completely unacceptable that the Russian Intelligence Services are targeting those working to combat the coronavirus pandemic,” a British official said.
Digital Government
Industry Group Urges Congress to Extend CARES Clause to Reimburse Government Contractors
The Professional Services Council called on Congress to extend Section 3610 authority in order to sustain the contracting workforce in a letter to leadership Thursday.
Modernization
How USPTO Avoided the Strains of Pandemic-Forced Mass Telework
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Chief Information Officer Jamie Holcombe shared new details about the agency's increased productivity.
Artificial Intelligence