Cybersecurity
DOD Plans to Take Comments Before Finalizing Rule on Certifying Contractors’ Cybersecurity
Select requests for proposals are expected to include related requirements by the fall.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity front and center in Iran threat hearing
Members of the House Homeland Security Committee quizzed experts about the capabilities of Iran's cyber forces.
Modernization
What to watch in federal IT in 2020
This will be the year when IT governance practices drive a new wave of mission benefits, rather than just better control over IT infrastructure spending.
Digital Government
Trump Administration to Expand Hiring Pilot Programs in 2020
Pilot program with simpler resumes and more input from subject matter experts in assessing candidates will reach at least five additional agencies this year.
Ideas
CES Gives a Peek at 2020 Technology
It’s more difficult to predict the next great advancement in government technology but you can spot trends.
Cybersecurity
CISA looks for input on new, 'less prescriptive' TIC
Agencies can use new guidance documents on Trusted Internet Connections 3.0 to jumpstart their own pilot programs and suggest improvements to the policy.
Emerging Tech
Senate Passes Legislation to Help Boost and Secure the Internet of Things
Billions of connected devices could offer new economic opportunities—and security challenges—over the course of the next decade.
Ideas
Cyberspace Is the Next Front in Iran-U.S. Conflict—and Private Companies May Bear the Brunt
Businesses are at high risk, and strict American criminal laws prohibit many forms of cyber self-defense by private companies.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Jan 15
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Ideas
AI Can Now Read Emotions—Should It?
These systems can give incorrect results just like any other form of intelligence.
Cybersecurity
CISA Says Agencies Have 10 Days to Patch NSA-Spotted Microsoft Vulnerability
The National Security Agency discovered and disclosed a severe flaw in Windows 10 to build trust with industry partners, an official said.
Emerging Tech
Justice Department Needs Counter-Biometric Experts
The U.S. Marshals Service wants to learn more about the market for counter-biometric expertise, including evading the tech and preventing criminals from doing the same.
Emerging Tech
Former NASA Commander Says Space Force 'Incredibly Important'
Pam Melroy also explained how commercial space flights could pave the way for an entirely new tourism paradigm.
Modernization
Body Cameras May Not Be the Easy Answer Everyone Was Looking For
Four states last year considered requiring police body cameras.
Cybersecurity
CMMC training underway for auditors
Training of the third-party accreditors for the DOD's upcoming unified cybersecurity standard will take place from now until June.
Modernization
EPA Could Save Taxpayers Thousands of Dollars Through Stronger Oversight of Mobile Phones
The agency “missed an opportunity” to better use $12,000 spent over two years on unnecessary voice and data services, watchdog finds.
Modernization
Amazon Will File Injunction to Stop JEDI Work
The latest twist in the Pentagon’s JEDI cloud contract could halt further action.
Digital Government
ODNI official promises more sharing ahead of 2020 elections
The top intelligence official charged with election security said agencies have evolved to more quickly declassify and share information, but the threat landscape is more muddled this time around.
Cybersecurity