Emerging Tech
Air Force to Craft a Quantum Information Science Strategy—and Wants Help
The service is on the lookout for a contractor with a proven track record in the quantum development space.
Digital Government
OMB launches data reskilling pilot
The Office of Management and Budget develops another technology reskilling pilot aimed at fostering data science talent.
Digital Government
VA Awards Sole Source Contract to Upgrade, Automate Its COVID-19 Visualization Tool
Contracting officials justified the $1.5 million award by citing a $6 million price tag to fully replace the tool.
Ideas
Can the U.S. Government Really Ban TikTok?
It is nearly impossible to ban any application completely.
Cybersecurity
Trump nominates Chad Wolf as permanent DHS chief
Wolf has served as acting secretary since November 2019 but is currently embroiled in a controversy over the legitimacy of his appointment.
Digital Government
Bipartisan Bill Would Standardize Public Health Data and Bolster Sharing
The legislation would also establish a cross-agency working group for ongoing recommendations.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Command takes the fight abroad
The head of U.S. Cyber Command defends "persistent engagement" strategy with adversaries, explaining that proactive cyber operations won't lead the U.S. into an "all out war."
Ideas
It’s Not Agile’s Fault: 3 Lessons to Ensure Accountability and Collaboration
Stickies on the wall doesn't mean your team is doing agile appropriately.
Cybersecurity
USCIS cancels furloughs
The planned furloughs of more than 13,000 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services employees set for Aug. 30 have been called off, the agency announced today.
Podcasts
Critical Update: Why a Government Vulnerability Disclosure Program Is a Big Deal
The new policy could change the government’s relationship with hackers but some agencies have reservations.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Aug. 25
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Modernization
Right-Wing Extremism and Islamic Extremism Spreads Online In Similar Ways, New Study Says
Those crazy memes you keep seeing? Hate groups are using them to attract online recruits into small, intense groups — and beat Facebook’s censors.
Cybersecurity
CISA Warns of Vulnerabilities in Popular Domain Name System Software
Security advisories note attackers could remotely exploit flaws to cause a denial of service.
Digital Government
IG Finds Legacy System to Blame for Delayed DHS Data Reporting
The system the Federal Emergency Management Agency uses to track a flood insurance program lacks automation, slowing DATA Act-required reporting down.
Modernization
IRS Doesn’t Know How Many Legacy Systems It Has or How Much They Cost, IG Says
The tax agency needs to start with a single definition of what constitutes a “legacy system.”
Digital Government
Survey: Federal Chief Data Officers Tout Importance of Data Governance
Data governance is a major key for the success of chief data officers across government.
Modernization
One State Launches Online Tool to Help Residents Gauge Risk of Exposure to Covid-19
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services launched the "Decision Tool" after contact-tracing data showed an increase in the number of positive coronavirus cases linked to mass gatherings.
Digital Government
Survey: Most Feds Who Have Been Working From Home During the Pandemic Are Afraid to Return to Their Offices
Nearly 80% of teleworking respondents to a new survey from AFGE said they don’t feel safe going back to their traditional worksite.
Modernization