Modernization
FedRAMP Issues a New Challenge: Help Us Improve
“No idea is too small!” according to the challenge issued Wednesday.
Artificial Intelligence
Government Should Address Potential Bias in Artificial Intelligence, Lawmakers Say
A pair of congressmen outlined their plans to ensure that systems don’t discriminate—even unintentionally.
Digital Government
House defense committee leaders eye NDAA conference after budget deal
Despite a tentative two-year budget deal, House leaders are preparing for a tough conference to reconcile differences with the Senate's version of the National Defense Authorization Act.
Cybersecurity
Bill boosting cyber R&D between U.S. and Israel passes House
The House quietly passed legislation on July 23 that would expand cybersecurity research and development partnerships between several federal agencies and the government of Israel.
Cybersecurity
FBI Director Names China the Nation's Most ‘Severe Counterintelligence Threat’
Russia also shows no signs of stopping its election interference efforts ahead of 2020, Christopher Wray told lawmakers.
Ideas
The Arguments for Weakening Encryption Aren't Any Better Under Trump
Law-enforcement backdoors would still make everyone less safe, even as U.S. officials set their sights on broader access to data.
Artificial Intelligence
How AI Will Help Radar Detect Tiny Drones 3 Kilometers Away
Small drones are becoming a big problem. Here’s how next-generation neural networking techniques could help.
Ideas
NASA May Bring a Laser-Based Internet to Space for Mars Missions
NASA will need to boost its comms to support human space travel.
People
Shifting culture is the best way to reignite public-sector innovation
Agencies that embrace transparency, collaboration and meritocracy as foundational values will have more success adapting to a fast-moving and increasingly ambiguous future.
Acquisition
GSA on track with schedules, EIS
GSA's Federal Acquisition Service is successfully shepherding a comprehensive series of initiatives to streamline the procurement process for agencies and companies.
Digital Government
Labor Awards $11 Million to Help States Leverage Data to Bolster Their Workforce
The department aims to improve the effectiveness of its workforce and the data systems that inform it.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: July 24
News, analysis and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
What Restaurant Reviews Reveal About Cities
Where official census data is sparse, MIT researchers find that restaurant review websites can offer similar demographic and economic information.
Cybersecurity
NSA Launches Cybersecurity Directorate
The group is charged with defending the country’s national security infrastructure and defense contractors against digital threats.
Cybersecurity
Barr Calls For An End to ‘Warrant-Proof’ Encryption
The attorney general railed against the tech during a speech in New York City, reinvigorating a debate that’s long rankled law enforcement officials and the tech community.
Modernization
How Agriculture Plans to Boost Its IT Workforce
The department plans to reskill employees for a data-heavy future and create a CIO development program.
Modernization
Pentagon’s DEOS Award Could Be Coming Sooner Than Expected
An award for the Pentagon’s multibillion Defense Enterprise Office Solutions contract could come by August.
Digital Government
Hill Democrats target McConnell in election security push
Congressional Democrats are sounding the alarm on the security threats facing the 2020 elections -- and bashing the senator they feel is most responsible for legislative inaction.
Digital Government
Small Agencies Need Shared Services Providers to Step Up DATA Act Support
Large departments are assisting smaller agencies in meeting their DATA Act requirements through shared services providers. But that help isn’t always so helpful.
People