Digital Government
Senators Call on OPM to Ensure Feds and Contractors Are Protected as Coronavirus Spreads
The lawmakers pushed for expanding telework and preventing agencies from imposing disciplinary actions or pay cuts that could impede health precautions.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: March 9
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Modernization
Amazon ‘Quite Likely’ to Prove Pentagon Made an Evaluation Error in JEDI Cloud Contract, Judge Says
In an unsealed ruling, a federal judge explains why she issued a hold on work under the Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure contract.
Digital Government
Agencies, Academia Brief White House on COVID-19 Modeling Efforts
Officials told the Office of Science and Technology where data collection and sharing could improve.
Digital Government
New Bill Would Strengthen Protections for Whistleblowers Who Expose Classified Information
The legislation would make it so that a narrower group of people could be prosecuted for revealing such information.
Digital Government
House Democrats Reintroduce Bill to Protect Telework at Federal Agencies Amid Coronavirus Fears
The measure would prohibit agencies from making across-the-board cuts to telework programs, and require annual goals for participation in such programs.
Digital Government
Government and Tech Conferences Alter Plans Due to Coronavirus
Here’s a list of conferences canceling, postponing or switching to digital-only events due to the outbreak.
Cybersecurity
Former DHS Acting Inspector General Indicted for Stealing Database with Personnel Information
The 16-count indictment includes charges of theft of proprietary software and intent to defraud the U.S. government.
Modernization
GAO: OMB’s Data Center Policy Puts Agencies’ Networks at Risk of Cyberattacks
The administration pushed back hard against the assertion, going so far as to request GAO remove cybersecurity from its latest report.
Emerging Tech
Prosthetic Offers Real-Time Mind Control of Robotic Hand
One of the biggest hurdles in mind-controlled prosthetics is tapping into a strong and stable nerve signal to feed the bionic limb.
Ideas
How to Stop ‘Force Multiplier’ Tactics from Hitting Your Supply Chain
Here are six steps agencies can take to mitigate third-party compromises.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: March 6
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Ideas
Dark Web, Not Dark Alley: Why Drug Sellers See the Internet as a Lucrative Safe Haven
First, it's safer than dealing in person.
Emerging Tech
DHS Launches Third Biometric Rally to Assess How the Tech Works on Crowds
The agency is accepting applications through April 30.
Digital Government
Defense Department Needs to Clean Up Last of Longstanding Business IT Issues, Watchdog Says
The department has made progress on all but eight of 29 recommendations issued over the last 25 years.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Commission Will Recommend Creation of a Response and Recovery Fund
Resources should flow to the private sector in addition to state, local and tribal entities, according to the Cyberspace Solarium Commission.
Digital Government
Russian and Chinese Satellites Are Helping U.S. Pilots Spy on Russia and China
U-2 pilots are wearing watches that connect to foreign satellites, giving them backup navigation when GPS is jammed.
Cybersecurity