Emerging Tech
How DHS Is Using Multicookers and Predictive Calculators Against the Coronavirus
The agency’s Science and Tech Directorate continues to focus its efforts on pandemic-fighting experiments.
Digital Government
Defense Information Network to Host Data Repository for Contractors’ Cybersecurity Audits, Official Says
Applications are now available for aspiring assessor organizations, which will also need to have their security certified.
Cybersecurity
Survey: Most Americans Don’t Worry About Cybersecurity Despite Increased Attacks
Respondents are more worried about their personal safety and the economy.
People
Union's complaint against Impasses Panel to go forward
A federal labor union can go ahead with a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the composition of the Federal Services Impasses Panel, a judge ruled June 22.
Emerging Tech
TSA's Plan to Address Evolving Threats to Travelers Relies on Innovative Technology
While technology was not a distinct focus area for the agency, it permeates every aspect of the administrator’s vision.
Acquisition
Lawmakers skeptical of seaborne drone fleet
The House defense committee is looking to add some oversight for rapid procurement of unmanned vehicles and vessels, and wants more detailed plans on how the Army will use its newly developed augmented reality headset.
Ideas
Virtual Reality Has Been Boosted by Coronavirus – Here's How to Avoid It Leading Us to Dystopia
There appears to have been a significant rise in VR offerings this year, aiming to deliver safe, accessible experiences during the pandemic.
Digital Government
New National Science Foundation Director Begins Six-Year Term
Sethuraman “Panch” Panchanathan officially became the 15th director of the government’s lead scientific research outreach and funding arm.
Ideas
How Agencies Can Fight COVID-19 Backlogs With Customer Experience
Customer experience doesn't stop because of coronavirus.
Modernization
First end-to-end EIS upgrade completed
The National Labor Relations Board tapped AT&T for what the carrier says is the first completed task order on the federal government's next-generation telecommunications services contract.
Ideas
The Death of the Open-Plan Office? Not Quite, but a Revolution is in the Air
The open-plan office will have to evolve, though, finding its true purpose as a collaborative work space augmented by remote work.
Cybersecurity
Survey hints at ways to solve the cyber talent gap
A new survey of nearly 3,500 security researchers who use Bugcrowd’s platform offers a glimpse into the backgrounds and motivations of a highly coveted pool of emerging cyber talent that both government and industry are desperate to recruit.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: June 23
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Artificial Intelligence
Study: Customers Increasingly Turn to Self-Support Amid Pandemic
Customers have increased their reliance on chatbots and self-support sessions since the coronavirus began.
Ideas
Back Pain: 4 Ways to Fix Bad Lockdown Posture – By Copying Astronauts
Common poor desk posture is actually very similar to the posture astronauts adopt during spaceflight in zero-gravity.
Artificial Intelligence
Defense Authorization Act Clears Key Subcommittee in the House
The legislation includes some recommendations from the Cyberspace Solarium Commission, but not the main one.
Emerging Tech
5G-Focused Legislation Aims to Improve Security in Military Telecom Infrastructure
The DoD 5G Act would direct the launch of a Defense Secretary-led telecommunications security program.
Cybersecurity