Ideas
Keeping Up with Compliance in the Digital Age
Late adopters to the Homeland Security Department’s Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program can still benefit.
People
New delegated authority could sink DOD unions
One union attorney told FCW that the new policy could have the effect of suddenly ending collective bargaining agreements.
Acquisition
Trade groups welcome redefined contracting lead time
The Office of Federal Procurement Policy got comments on plans to revise language on when federal procurements begin and end to help eliminate delays.
Cybersecurity
Schumer to TSA: Delete your (TikTok) account
The Pentagon and the Department of Homeland Security, TSA's parent agency, have already banned the video-sharing app from federally owned devices, citing risks associated with TikTok's Chinese ownership.
People
This management tool can help your organization perform better -- and make YOU feel better too!
Steve Kelman argues that we all should be much more willing to ask for help.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Feb. 24
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Modernization
Report: FedRAMP must evolve to meet demand, emerging tech
A new report lays out where FedRAMP has gone wrong – and what can be done to fix it.
Acquisition
Cheriyan: More Centers of Excellence coming
The new Centers of Excellence at the Departments of Defense and Labor will not be the last, said the head of GSA's Technology Transformation Service.
Cybersecurity
Industry: Include Agencies’ Approval of Cloud Service Providers in FISMA Metrics
GSA is working to measure timeline for agencies getting through the FedRAMP process, according to an official.
People
Trump administration advances policy that could block DOD unions
The delegation of authority is the first step in a plan that could lead to the elimination of unions at civilian defense agencies.
Emerging Tech
NOAA Launches Supercomputing Upgrade to Beef Up Weather Forecasts
The agency is replacing existing systems with two new, more powerful Cray computers.
Digital Government
NIST Expects to Create Privacy Guidelines for Smaller Organizations
National Institute of Standards and Technology Director Walter Copan offered insights in how the agency’s privacy framework came together and its future.
Cybersecurity
DISA Confirms Data Breach Affecting 200,000 People
Defense officials provided few details but said the affected systems have since been secured.
Cybersecurity
Presidential Advisers Set Timeline for Report on Options to Secure 5G Networks
Officials reaffirmed the administration’s view that software-defined networking is the best way to secure next-gen telecommunications.
Digital Government
Air Force wants $150 million for Space Force software pilot in 2021
The Air Force is staying on brand with its 2021 budget request for $150 million for a software and digital technology pilot program for the new Space Force.
Digital Government
Why feds shouldn't fear GitHub
Agencies shouldn't be afraid to leverage open-source tools like GitHub during software development, a USCIS IT official said.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Feb. 21
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government