Modernization
Transparency through technology
The new House committee on modernizing the legislative branch is turning its attention to making internal operations more transparency through technology.
Cybersecurity
Report: Most 2020 Candidates Aren't Using Anti-Spoofing Email Protections
By failing to take advantage of DMARC protections, candidates could expose themselves to the types of phishing attacks that hit the Democratic National Committee in 2016.
Modernization
Smaller EIS vendors don't want to get lost in the shuffle
Non-incumbent carriers on GSA's new telecommunications contract hope federal agencies are looking to diversify their solicitations.
Ideas
The Logical Next Step in the Technical Evolution
Military services are already embracing IT as a service. Will civilian agencies follow suit?
Acquisition
Air Force pushes fast-tracked ATOs
The Air Force plans to migrate 100 applications to the cloud this year with as many as possible opting for the fast track authority to operate process.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: May 10
Top stories, quick hits and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
The Government Narrowed Its Tech Workforce Age Gap for the First Time in a Decade
But agencies efforts to recruit young talent still have a long way to go.
Policy
Senators Call for FTC to Investigate Amazon’s Echo Dot for Kids
Lawmakers want to know how the devices are using and storing children’s personal information.
Digital Government
6 Citizen-Focused Steps Census is Taking to Improve the 2020 Count
Officials hope improving the customer experience for citizens will boost the participation rate for the Census Bureau’s biggest undertaking.
Artificial Intelligence
Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill To Prioritize AI Adoption in Government
The Artificial Intelligence in Government Act would create a center of excellence, a governance board and require agencies to develop plans to ensure the ethical use of advanced algorithms.
Digital Government
Can open source help safeguard elections?
Lawmakers and policy experts are demonstrating increased interest in open source technology as a way to solve longstanding challenges and road blocks around election security.
Policy
CBO: Space Force Could Cost $3B Up Front, $1.3B Annually
The new independent analysis comes as lawmakers weigh the creation of a new branch of the military.
Acquisition
Procurement gurus mostly pleased with GSA's e-commerce plans
Industry analysts see some hurdles, but say GSA is improving over earlier iterations on a legislatively required plan to launch an e-commerce marketplace for federal procurement.
Cybersecurity
Cyber workforce order doesn't solve the retention problem
The new cyber workforce executive order looks to make it easier for employees to take on cybersecurity roles within government, but agency IT officials point out the measure has its limitations.
Digital Government
What Federal Employees Might Want to Know Before Blowing the Whistle to Congress
Volume of disclosures rises when congressional oversight dominates the news, watchdog notes in new primer.
Cybersecurity
DOJ charges former intel contractor with drone leaks
Daniel Everette Hale, a former Leidos contractor, is charged with passing a series of classified documents related to U.S. drone warfare and counterterrorism policy to a reporter.
Cybersecurity
The Cybersecurity Crisis Requires Getting Serious About Diversity
It is not simply a numbers game: diversity is a proven “differentiator” that research shows makes organizations better.
Digital Government