Ideas
To Protect Data, Organizations Must Stop Being ‘Cloud Dumb’
The first thing executives need to understand is that the cloud providers aren’t responsible for protecting data.
Modernization
Improving government services in 2020
Martha Dorris offers 10 predictions for how agencies will improve CX this year.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Feb. 18
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Modernization
Esper: No White House pressure on JEDI
Defense Secretary Mark Esper told reporters that he "never felt pressure from the White House" with regard to the award to Microsoft of the $10 billion Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure contract.
Digital Government
Trump's Federal Personnel Point Person to Step Down
Margaret Weichert will leave the White House after nearly three years of pushing an aggressive agenda.
Cybersecurity
CISA, FBI and DOD Issue Warning on North Korea-Linked Malware
New threat variants allow Hidden Cobra to remotely access and control systems—and banks should look sharp.
Emerging Tech
Marine Corps Looks to Virtual Reality as a Recruitment Tool
It’s the first time the Marine Corps Recruiting Command ever explored procuring VR flight simulators on an enterprise level.
Ideas
How to Fast-Track Next-Gen Cybersecurity Tools from Government Labs
Startup foundries can help transform government ideas for public protection.
Emerging Tech
Senators Call for a Moratorium on Government’s Use of Facial Recognition
Some say it’s a step in the right direction but limitations remain.
Digital Government
DDM Weichert to exit government
The federal government's top management official is leaving the Office of Management and Budget for a job in the private sector.
Acquisition
GSA extends and expands contractor debriefing pilot
The General Services Administration is offering contractors a longer and more detailed explanation of award decisions.
People
GSA seeks assisted acquisitions exec
GSA is searching for an assistant commissioner to help oversee assisted acquisitions, including FedSIM.
Digital Government
Gillibrand bill would create new data protection agency
The independent agency would be charged with coordinating federal policy on privacy, process complaints from consumers and launch investigations and audits.
Ideas
How Citizen Scientists Can Help Protect Water Quality
One of the ways to help these groups gather data is to give them better tools and training.
People
Lawmakers hope to extend paid parental leave beyond Title 5
A new bill would update federal workforce law to allow more employees to take advantage of a paid parental leave benefit.
Cybersecurity
Coming Cyber Commission Report Loaded with 75 Ways to Improve Security—Plus the Bill Proposals
Key lawmaker highlighted recommendations focused on Congressional reform and a new type of information sharing.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Feb. 14
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Modernization