Modernization
Agencies Should Be More Transparent About Public Comments, GAO Says
By defining and disclosing how they handle commenters’ information, agencies could help combat identity fraud and other abuses, auditors said.
Digital Government
The Old College Try: Getting Students Into Government
A new initiative will establish regional councils to create talent pipelines from universities to state, local and federal government agencies
Cybersecurity
What ever happened to CyberStat?
Government auditors and a former top cyber official are concerned, but OMB says the numbers reflect a more substantive and collaborative cybersecurity review process.
Digital Government
FAA Needs More Data To Predict When Planes’ Brakes Are About To Fail
With more data, FAA officials say they can build an algorithm to predict when runway conditions will lead to brake failure during landings.
Acquisition
IT procurement fraud ring targets federal agencies
An international group of criminals is using DHS and other federal agencies' solicitations to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars of IT gear, according to a watchdog report.
Digital Government
Navy cracks down on personal email, social media
The Navy CIO reminded department personnel in a recent memo about govermentwide and service policy covering use of personal communications accounts to conduct official business.
Cybersecurity
Three Steps Governments Can Take to Guard Against Ransomware Attacks
A federal cybersecurity agency and state government associations issued guidance Monday on protecting city, county and state governments from the growing threat of a ransomware attack.
Emerging Tech
Senators Urge Homeland Security to Release Mandated Report on its Use of Biometrics
Lawmakers say its delay raises concerns about the Homeland Security Department's continued collection of facial recognition data.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: July 30
News, analysis and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
Modernization
VA Migrates 23.5 Million Veteran Patient Records To Cerner Data Center
All new patient data will go into the shared Veterans Affairs-Defense Department data center as the two agencies move forward with the massive electronic health records overhaul.
Cybersecurity
Agencies Still Falling Short on Cyber Standards, GAO Says
Despite thousands of watchdog recommendations and a growing array of digital threats, agencies are still dropping the ball on cybersecurity, auditors found.
Modernization
Justice Signs Nearly $1B Telecom Services Deal With AT&T
The award is the third under the $50 billion EIS telecom contract as the Sept. 30 deadline nears.
Modernization
Pentagon's JEDI Contract Clears Legal Hurdle But Others Remain
Oracle’s lawsuit against the Pentagon over its Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure contract is over, clearing the way for an award.
Artificial Intelligence
NSF Seeks Ideas for Using Artificial Intelligence to Boost the Wireless Spectrum
The agency is hosting a workshop highlighting the opportunities and challenges for artificial intelligence applications across the wireless spectrum.
Modernization
DOD responds to JEDI ruling
The Defense Department speaks out on the federal court ruling for its JEDI cloud buy and stands by its fixed-price, single-award strategy.
Emerging Tech
The Hidden Challenges in Police Use of Facial Recognition Technology
The Orlando Police Department ended its pilot program involving facial recognition technology this month, saying the agency was unable to devote the necessary resources to the program.
Artificial Intelligence
The Government’s Artificial Intelligence Reality
Agencies are laying the foundations now for their future AI plans.
Cybersecurity
Trump's pick for DNI has long cyber record
Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas), President Trump's pick for Director of National Intelligence, sponsored cybersecurity legislation from his perch at the Homeland Security Committee.
Digital Government