Cybersecurity
With U.S. cyber policy, clear lanes still hard to come by
The elevation of CISA and maturation of Cyber Command have clarified "big picture" responsibilities for the U.S. government's cyber mission, but private-sector coordination remains a question mark.
Digital Government
Maloney Takes On Oversight Committee Chairmanship at a Critical Time
“It’s an incredibly difficult time to forecast the role of oversight on Capitol Hill,” says one expert.
Modernization
After Two Years In Limbo, FEMA Cancels $250M IT Support Contract
The single-award contract was created to help the emergency management agency manage its IT. Now, that work will be spread across existing staff and contracts.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Nov. 25
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
Amazon’s JEDI Protest Centers on President Trump
President Trump's public remarks are part of Amazon's legal protest of the Pentagon's JEDI decision.
Modernization
Latest TIC guidance helps fuel EIS
The Office of Management and Budget's new internet connection guidance is just what the General Services Administration's next-generation telecommunications contract needs, according to experts.
Emerging Tech
Trash Talk from a Robot Dings Human Performance
Even trash talk from a robot throws people off their game, research finds.
Emerging Tech
Pentagon Nearly Doubles Use of Other Transaction Authority Purchases
The Defense Department is embracing the alternative procurement method but could use more oversight of the deals, a Government Accountability Office audit found.
Digital Government
DHS Leadership Turnover Extends Beyond Secretary’s Office
The rotating cast of officials in top tech and cyber jobs could hinder the department’s ability to develop and execute a consistent digital strategy.
Emerging Tech
NIST Is Offering $6M For Technical Help With Its Smart Grid, IoT Research
The standards agency is building a contract for technical services in support of its cyber-physical systems research.
Modernization
FCC bans use of federal funds in purchases of Chinese telecom
The Federal Communications Commission's approved a new rule preventing U.S. telecommunications service providers from using a key federal subsidy to by Huawei and ZTE network gear, including 5G technology.
Cybersecurity
CISA rolls out post-election audit tool for 2020
The software, Arlo, is an open source tool and election officials from Pennsylvania, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, Ohio and Georgia have all signed on thus far.
Cybersecurity
Senator Calls on State Dept. to Investigate Appointees’ Use of Personal Devices for Work
Impeachment hearing revelations highlight a larger security problem, Democrat says.
Ideas
Instead of Showing Leadership, Twitter Pays Lip Service to the Dangers of Deepfakes
The social media giant will adopt a warning-only approach toward deepfakes.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Nov. 22
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Acquisition
How DOD plans to link readiness needs to budgets
Veronica Daigle, Assistant Secretary for Defense for Readiness, said updating its readiness reporting system using a new framework will help spot readiness deficiencies and predict future needs.
Modernization