People
DOD finishes second audit
IT remains a focal point as the Pentagon works to improve on last year's results.
Cybersecurity
VA Released Millions of People's Personal Data Despite Known Risks
The agency stopped redacting personally identifiable information in claims requested under the Privacy Act, even though officials knew the policy could leave millions of people vulnerable to identity theft.
Modernization
FBI Unites Traditional Techniques with Tech-Driven Applications to Solve Today’s Crimes
A top official recently reflected on how insiders are transforming old-school approaches to tackle advanced cyber crimes.
Cybersecurity
DHS Silicon Valley Program Makes Two Awards for Digital Credentials Management
The department is working to digitize the process for issuing, verifying and managing credentials like travel documents and employment authorizations.
Emerging Tech
How Lockheed Martin Is Trying To Link Everything on the Battlefield
Experiment by experiment, the company is weaving aircraft, ground vehicles, satellites, and the rest into a network that will someday give commanders unprecedented decision-support options.
Modernization
Understanding the obstacles to automation
As RPA moves from buzzword to practical applications, agency leaders say it’s forcing broader discussions about business operations
Ideas
Democratic Candidates Need to Learn to Play the Long Game on Broadband
Putting monopoly-style regulations from the 1930s on the competitive broadband sector won't work.
Digital Government
FAA moving airspace notices into the digital age
The Federal Aviation Administration is overhauling its system for flight hazards notifications.
Modernization
Doctors Give Electronic Health Records an 'F'
Clunky systems may contribute to medical professionals' burnout.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Nov. 18
The latest news, analysis and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
Cybersecurity
House panel moves 5G protection bills
A House telecommunications subcommittee approved several measures aimed at sharpening supply chain protections and security for 5G wireless networks.
Acquisition
Submit your Fed 100 nominations today!
The deadline for nominations has been extended to 5pm ET on Tuesday, Jan. 7.
People
IG, legislators condemn Trump administration for attacks on career officials
State Department Office of the Inspector General report alleges obstruction and political attacks on career civil servants
Cybersecurity
Zangardi out at DHS
John Zangardi, CIO for the Department of Homeland Security, sent an email to staff Friday announcing he would be stepping down.
Cybersecurity
Spy Agencies Stopped Collecting GPS, Phone Location Data Last Year
The decision came in the wake of a Supreme Court decision restricting law enforcement’s use of such information.
Cybersecurity
What CMMC will mean for defense contractors
Katie Arrington, DOD's chief information security officer for acquisition and sustainment, said the impending unified cybersecurity certification for contractors could allow for some FedRAMP reciprocity.
Digital Government
Hunt Begins for New 18F Director
The current executive director will be leaving by February.
Emerging Tech