Cybersecurity
1 in 3 FHFA employees failed phishing test
A penetration test found some concerning vulnerabilities at the Federal Housing Finance Agency, but auditors weren't able to gain access.
Ideas
Federal Networks Under Attack: How Artificial Intelligence Will Save the Day
It's time to stop being a step behind hackers.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Propose a Rotational Program for Federal Cyber Workers
They also introduced bills to bolster counterterrorism efforts, stop robocallers and keep ZTE in check.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Feb. 11
The latest news, quick hits and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
People
Shutdown still in play, White House says
With the clock running out on a continuing resolution funding multiple agencies, the White House and the Congress appear to be edging toward a deal -- but a lot can still go wrong.
People
Defense Digital Service looks to retool tech recruitment
In the race for tech talent, the Defense Digital Service is seeking a contractor to help lure workers from industry, state, local and federal agencies.
Digital Government
End-to-end census test took place without 2020 tech
A number of the Census Bureau's plans to save money on the 2020 population count need work, according to an agency watchdog.
Cybersecurity
Senators want DHS to look into government use of foreign VPNs
Sens. Ron Wyden and Marco Rubio have asked the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to consider banning federal employees from using apps created by foreign companies, which they claim could contain spyware.
Emerging Tech
Amazon Proposes Facial Recognition Guidelines to Policymakers
The company called for “open, honest and earnest dialogue” instead of a ban.
Modernization
NASA Picks New Vendor For Renamed $2.9B IT Services Contract
The ACES contract is now NEST, with Leidos taking over the space agency’s central end user IT services contract.
Acquisition
House panel launches probe of outside influence on VA
Allegations of the shadowy influence of three Mar-a-Lago cronies of President Trump on the inner workings of the Department of Veterans Affairs has prompted a congressional probe.
Ideas
3 Steps to a More Secure Federal Supply Chain
A self-assessment is the first step in understanding where potential threats may come from.
Artificial Intelligence
How the Pentagon is Bringing the Cloud Down to Earth
The Army Research Lab is funding tech that could put the computing power of the cloud in the hands of individual soldiers—and ultimately bring more artificial intelligence to the battlefield.
Emerging Tech
The U.S. Military Is Chopping Up Its Iron Man Suit For Parts
Special Operations Command’s much-anticipated super suit won’t be here for Christmas.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Feb. 8
The latest news, quick hits and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
Artificial Intelligence
Pentagon Researching Bioelectric Implants To Help Troops Heal From Catastrophic Wounds
One of the Pentagon’s new research programs could see biosensors, actuators and even artificial intelligence implanted in soldiers to speed up the body’s healing processes.
Digital Government
OPM Announces Change In IT Leadership
The government’s human resources department is getting a new CIO and deputy.
Cybersecurity