Digital Government
Election security lessons from Illinois
Officials express confidence that 2020 won't be a repeat of 2016, but testimony from state and local officials indicate that substantial security holes still exist.
Cybersecurity
Texas Chief Information Officer Shares Lessons Learned from Ransomware Attack
The 23 municipalities hit in a July ransomware attack put themselves at risk by failing “to follow good cyber hygiene,” the state’s CIO said.
Acquisition
Why data is key to GSA's e-commerce plan
Federal spending and pricing data -- and who can access what -- are critical to success of the General Services Administration's e-commerce platform plans.
Modernization
Army wants to spend nearly $1B on cloud, data by 2025
Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy said lack of funding or a potential delay in the JEDI cloud bid "strikes to the heart of our concern."
Ideas
Putting IP Fears to Rest
The government does not need to own the intellectual property for every acquisition.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Oct. 15
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Cybersecurity
McAleenan resignation puts the spotlight on DHS vacancies
Ten of the most senior posts at the Department of Homeland Security are held by acting leaders, and only five have candidates in the Senate confirmation pipeline.
Acquisition
FBI CIO joins tech lobbying group
Information Technology Industry Council is renewing its focus on public sector with the addition of FBI CIO Gordon Bitko.
Emerging Tech
The Endless Aerial Surveillance of the Border
New reports suggest that drone activity at the southern border is spreading to nearby cities, erasing the line between police procedures and immigration enforcement.
Modernization
Jeff Bezos’s Master Plan
What the Amazon founder and CEO wants for his empire and himself, and what that means for the rest of us.
Modernization
VA to Launch Adaptive Game Therapy Program
The agency also announced it will introduce adaptive esports into its national game competition during a visit with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.
Cybersecurity
Inside the NSA's New Cybersecurity Directorate
The National Security Agency has a new state-of-the-art center and a new attitude about sharing its threat information.
Cybersecurity
CISA Official Offers Details into China-Led Attacks of U.S. Managed Service Providers
As technology advances, so do the complexities of the cyber threats targeting the nation.
Digital Government
OMB Touts Money and Time Saved From Regulatory Cuts, Eliminating Busywork
President’s management agenda update highlights 100 “burden-reducing” initiatives.
People
OPM urges agencies to rethink employee discipline
In a new guidance, the Office of Personnel Management offers details on implementing a planned rule on federal employee discipline.
Digital Government
Trump Signs Order Requiring Agencies to Offset Some New Spending
Researchers have suggested the Bush-era policy could hurt program management.
Modernization
How OPM Cut the Paper Out of the Performance Review Process
So far, the USA Performance app tracks more than 35,000 federal employees—a number expected to more than double in 2020.
Digital Government
One small policy change means a big difference for citizens
The CASES Act is a significant step in the right direction for enhancing the citizen experience. Legislators should use this as a guidepost to rework other outdated policies that were originally intended to protect citizens but are long overdue for a refresh.
Digital Government