Ideas
In 2020, Employees Are the New Constituent
In order to deliver on their missions, government agencies must start prioritizing their employees’ experiences – and that starts with right technology.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Jan. 21
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Cybersecurity
Senators introduce bill to create state cyber coordinators at DHS
Lawmakers said the legislation was crafted following conversations with local officials who have expressed a desire for more federal support.
Cybersecurity
DOD CIO Is Prepping Guidance on Endpoint Management
The department aims to clarify what beyond desktops qualifies as an endpoint.
Emerging Tech
Senators Unveil $1.2 Billion Plan to Develop Alternatives to Huawei’s 5G Equipment
The Federal Communications Commission would require certification to open standards to eliminate proprietary equipment.
People
EPA under fire from House panel for lax ethics enforcement
The House Oversight Committee wants to know why top officials have been able to sidestep or delay signing ethics pledges.
Digital Government
Do Roundabouts Make Drivers Better or Worse? Transportation Wants to See the Data.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration wants help sorting data on how drivers behave in certain traffic patterns.
Modernization
DIU seeks tech to support fast patching, inventory management
The Defense Department's innovation arm is looking for companies with existing solutions that will help revamp its inventory management system.
Cybersecurity
FBI to Alert States About Local Election System Hacks
The FBI changed its policy to allow agents to inform both state and local election officials when election systems are breached.
Cybersecurity
GSA fine tunes e-commerce effort
The changes GSA made to its commercial electronic marketplace solicitation in early January makes the portal proposal more amenable to commercial providers, experts said.
Digital Government
GAO Calls Out IRS’ Taxpayer Experience Issues
The 2019 tax filing season was more problematic than usual for IRS.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Jan. 17
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Artificial Intelligence
What Do You Think About Artificial Intelligence? The Pentagon’s AI Center Wants to Know.
Officials said they’ll be particularly interested in hearing from members of the software engineering, defense and aerospace communities.
Emerging Tech
CBP Expands Facial Recognition for Global Entry Travelers
The technology is already being used at 15 airports—including three abroad—to speed pre-approved travelers through the customs process.
Cybersecurity
German Researchers Accessed Service Members’ Sensitive Medical Data—and One Lawmaker Wants Answers
Sen. Mark Warner wants to know what the Defense Health Agency is doing to secure “a significant number” of medical images.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon Must Focus on Reliability When Buying Weapons Systems, Auditor Says
The Government Accountability Office report holds implications for cybersecurity considerations in procurement processes.
People