Cybersecurity
Cyber reskilling pilot attracts 1,500 feds
The first round of a pilot program to retrain federal employees for cybersecurity jobs drew approximately 1,500 applicants, but interest from agencies is needed to drive long-term success.
Digital Government
Congress Moves to Ban Discriminatory Advertising on Social Media
Lawmakers also introduced bills to help both vets and the larger U.S. workforce navigate an increasingly tech-centric job market.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: March 4
The latest news, analysis and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
DOD looks to counter drone swarm strikes
The Defense Innovation Unit wants to hear from industry about tech to identify and mitigate drones threatening military installations.
Modernization
Census demo day showcases open data, AI tools
Open data is fueling federal, private and nongovernmental tech projects aimed at addressing challenges ranging from geospatial mapping and disaster recovery to health care to the workforce.
Modernization
IRS Wasted $3.4 Million on Software It Never Used, Watchdog Says
Auditors also found the agency bought a software product without testing that it worked for its intended purposes. It didn’t.
Cybersecurity
Federal Cyber Reskilling Academy Draws 1,500 Applicants
A lot of federal employees with non-technical backgrounds appear interested in making the shift to cyber defense analysts.
Policy
Legislative Hurdle Delays U.S. Space Command Stand-Up
Pentagon can’t move ahead until Congress repeals a provision in the 2019 defense authorization act.
Emerging Tech
FAA’s Drone Operations App is Getting a Makeover
A new version of B4UFLY, an app to help drone operators follow FAA rules, is coming soon.
Digital Government
HHS Trimmed Minority Outreach Pages From Obamacare Website
Nonprofit monitor suggests violation of mission; agency sees routine update.
Ideas
How Government Agencies Can Build Cyber Trust in 2019
For all the damage that can come as the result of cyberattacks, the cost of severed trust is almost always the highest.
Modernization
How emerging tech can streamline trade and customs
Blockchain and AI are the future of customs processing, stakeholders say.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: March 1
The latest news, analysis and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
The Security Clearance Process Is About to Get Its Biggest Overhaul in 50 Years
Intelligence and human capital officials are about to make the rounds to show off Trusted Workforce 2.0, a framework to completely change how the government makes security clearance determinations.
Digital Government
Uncomfortable Mentorship is Vital to Success
Grooming the next generation of tech talent requires honest mentoring, according to government tech leaders.
Artificial Intelligence
White House Says Agencies Need Industry Help to Execute National AI Strategy
Reforming regulations around artificial intelligence requires an intimate understanding of the tech, which is something most agencies don’t have, according to the Trump administration’s AI chief.
Modernization
Agriculture Invests $122 Million in Rural Electric Infrastructure
More than 6,200 customers over five states will benefit and part of the funds will go to smart grid tech.
Modernization