Modernization
As Virus Keeps Kids From Schools, New Figures Show Millions Lack Home Internet
Meanwhile, a California education official this week said it would take at least $500 million to get students there the computers and internet access they need, and asked the private sector to help.
Modernization
Fixing a critical vulnerability in our critical infrastructure
Despite its critical importance to our national security and everyday lives, GPS is highly vulnerable to attacks and technical errors that have already caused serious disruptions.
Digital Government
Trump’s Social-Media Order Is a Gift to Disinformation Bots, Experts Say
But much of the order may be legally unenforceable.
Ideas
As Telework Becomes the New Normal, Take 6 Steps to Reap the Benefits
This experience and rapid transition illustrated that telework can work, presenting an opportunity to attract and retain geographically dispersed talent.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: May 29
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Cybersecurity
Government’s Annual Cyber Report Shows Improvements Across the Board
Agencies received lower scores for not holding contractors responsible for privacy requirements.
Ideas
Don't Be Phish Food! Tips to Avoid Sharing Your Personal Information Online
The advice to just opt-out is easier said than done.
Emerging Tech
DHS Creates Tool to Predict How Long SARS-CoV-2 Lives on Surfaces
Thousands of users accessed the new calculator on its initial day of launch.
Digital Government
New Intelligence Chief Takes Over as Community Has Altered Work Operations for Pandemic
Telework, staggered schedules and use of new technology are some of the ways intelligence officials are keeping themselves and the information they gather safe.
Digital Government
Survey: Americans Trust Big Tech Over Government in Contact Tracing
More than 75% of Americans feel their privacy is at risk due to measures being taken to combat COVID-19.
Cybersecurity
NSA's cyber wing looks to safeguard COVID research and expand outreach
The spy agency's deputy director said its new cyber directorate is focused on protecting vaccine research from hackers and supporting activities that help get Americans back to work.
Cybersecurity
Karen Evans to be next DHS CIO
Evans will replace John Zangardi, who left in late last year to take a position with Leidos.
Modernization
Could personnel swaps help solve DOD's AI talent problem?
Talent and training are some of the biggest challenges in artificial intelligence strategy. But what can DOD workers learn from if they embed with private companies?
Emerging Tech
A Medical-Delivery Drone Service Gets Approval Amid Coronavirus
ZipLine, whose drones have delivered more than 100,000 packages in Africa, will begin flights in North Carolina.
Cybersecurity
How CISA's Planning to Track Agencies' Vulnerability Remediation
A request for information targets potential vendors to provide a platform that would support and monitor agencies’ efforts.
Modernization
NSA warns Russian hackers exploited email flaw
Russian hackers have compromised a longstanding vulnerability in a widely used email delivery software program at least since August of last year, according to an advisory from the National Security Agency.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: May 28
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Ideas
Are Thermal Cameras a Magic Bullet for COVID-19 Fever Detection? There's Not Enough Evidence to Know.
Thermal cameras offer limited accuracy if set up incorrectly.
Digital Government