Digital Government
FCW Insider: Aug 21
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Ideas
9 Reasons You Can Be Optimistic that a Vaccine for COVID-19 Will Be Widely Available in 2021
Safety of a new COVID-19 vaccine is improved by researchers’ understanding of potential vaccine side effects and how to avoid them.
Cybersecurity
Tracking Robocalls Debunks Myths and Clears Up Mysteries
Researchers found that answering a robocall doesn't doom you to more.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon Acquisition Chief Clarifies Temporary Extension for Implementing Chinese Equipment Ban
A recent memo allows vendors additional time to comply with Section 889 for certain low-risk goods, but the department is not seeking mass extensions, Ellen Lord told reporters.
Policy
What the Post Office Needs to Survive a Pandemic Election
Fueled by the president’s unfounded claims about rampant voter fraud, and reports of equipment being removed, the plight of the United States Postal Service has captured America’s attention. Will it collapse? Here’s what you need to know.
Acquisition
DOD's China-tech waiver targets high-volume buys, excludes major weapons systems
Nearly three-fourths of what the Defense Department buys will be temporarily exempt from the government-wide Huawei ban.
Acquisition
Pentagon advances domestic drone plan
The Defense Department names five U.S. vendors for domestic sourcing of small drone aircraft.
Emerging Tech
Homeland Security Testing Lab Wants to Hear About the Best Temperature Screening Tools in the Market
The tools will be assessed and included on a list of recommended products for federal and local emergency responders and law enforcement.
Emerging Tech
Small, DIU-Approved Drones to be Made Available for Agencies to Purchase
The systems are deemed secure after months of development and testing.
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.
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