Digital Government

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It’s Time To Make Data Strategic For Our Navy

The U.S. Navy’s future lethality depends on a new digital culture.

Modernization

VA Won’t Delay Launch of Private Care Software Tool Despite Reported Flaws

The tech will go live on June 6 even if it’s operating “at 70 percent or 50 percent,” said Secretary Robert Wilkie.

Cybersecurity

DHS has yet to crack the code on its cyber workforce

A DHS official told Congress the department is getting closer to classifying and coding its cybersecurity workforce, but did not provide a timeline for completion.

Modernization

USDA Launches New Features on Farmers.gov

The site’s latest functions will enable America’s agriculture producers to better manage loans and the H-2A visa process.

People

New bills look to lock in health coverage for feds during shutdowns

House and Senate lawmakers are teaming up on a new bill to make sure federal employee health benefits are not interrupted in the event of a government shutdown.

Cybersecurity

The FBI Takes Too Long to Alert Victims of Cyberattacks

In one instance, agents waited nine months to tell a company it had been breached, according to an internal watchdog.

Modernization

Want to Address Food Insecurity in Your Community? There's an App For That.

How a county housing authority partnered with a tech nonprofit to deliver food to vulnerable residents.

Modernization

GSA Redefines ‘Pay As You Go’ Terms As Part of Cloud SIN Refresh

The cloud special item number will now include professional services offerings and reduce the billing term for a “measured service” down to one month.

Cybersecurity

OPM issues final rule on direct-hire for cyber

The Office of Personnel Management has issued its final rule to give agencies the authority to more easily hire for IT and cyber positions.

Cybersecurity

Installing Chinese 5G Gear is Dangerous—and Probably Inevitable: NATO Center Report

Alliance members should look to mimic Britain, which created an entire government office to scrutinize Huawei’s products for security problems.

Cybersecurity

Air Force to roll out new cyber job category

The Air Force plans to roll out new workforce categories, including cyber, this summer, according to Secretary Heather Wilson.

Ideas

Are Government Robots Coming For Your Job?

The government’s goal right now is to promote its robot employees to higher tasks.

Digital Government

Survey: Four in Five Industry Tech Execs Favor Federal Privacy Law

Corporate America’s top tech officials favor a privacy law even if they aren’t sure how to adhere to it.

Digital Government

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Digital Government

FCW Insider: April 3

The latest news, analysis and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.

Digital Government

Expunging Criminal Records Offers Clear Benefits—But Few People Take Advantage

New research finds that automatic expungement of nonviolent criminal records could be a boon for eligible offenders, but few apply when the process is complicated.

Cybersecurity

GSA Adds Crown-Jewel Protection to Cybersecurity Services

The General Services Administration revamped Highly Adaptive Cybersecurity Service offerings with high-value assets in mind.

Digital Government

Senators question IT impact of Census funding

At a Senate hearing, lawmakers raised issues with plans for funding the tech-dependent 2020 Census.