Cybersecurity
DOJ official says 'name and shame' is one piece of the puzzle
Assistant Attorney General John Demers defended the government's policy of indicting hackers linked to foreign governments, even if those charged never see the inside of a courtroom.
Emerging Tech
FAA Rule Would Let Drones Fly Over People and At Night Without a Waiver
The move would greatly open the use of small drones but at least one lawmaker is worried about the privacy of people on the ground.
Digital Government
Waiting for a Shutdown to End in Disaster
Aides on Capitol Hill fear that a dramatic government failure may be the only thing to force President Trump and the Democrats back to the table.
Modernization
TMF gets $25 million in newest House funding bill
The latest appropriations package being proposed by House Democrats includes funding for the Technology Modernization Fund created by the Modernizing Government Technology Act.
Modernization
Survey: Execs worldwide back IoT security rules
Industry wants governments to step up regulation of internet-of-things device security, according to a survey.
Digital Government
How the Shutdown Could Hurt Government’s IT Recruitment
Furloughed agencies are missing out on peak recruiting season for recent and soon-to-be college grads.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Jan. 18
The latest news, quick hits and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
‘Tens of Thousands’ of Government Contractors Laid Off Due to Shutdown
The prolonged government shutdown is getting "pretty scary" as the number of federal employees and contractors forced out of work could impact the nation’s next jobs report.
Emerging Tech
Air Force’s CyberWorx Wants Partners To Help With Outreach, Tech Transfer
The innovation center is looking for partners to help in its efforts to “solve wicked operational problems.”
Emerging Tech
Amazon Shareholders Move to Stop Selling Facial Recognition Tech to Government Agencies
A group of shareholders filed a resolution to halt sales until they can consider the tech’s societal impact.
People
Feds protest shutdown and Senate GOP at Nats Park
Frustration among rank-and-file federal employees is mounting as the shutdown stretches on with no end in sight.
Modernization
Defense CDO: Why market share matters in cloud
There are only three general purpose clouds, DOD data chief Michael Conlin says.
Digital Government
The Shutdown Is Screwing With Cities and Mayors Are Not Pleased
Local officials are bracing for a confluence of funding crises barrelling toward transit, housing, food assistance, and … well, everything else.
Ideas
10 Things to Know About Government Reorganizations
The “soft” stuff turns out to be the hard stuff.
Modernization
Shutdown could take a toll on EIS
Agencies got extra time to prep for the transition to the $50 billion governmentwide telecom contract, but the partial government shutdown could interfere with those plans.
Podcasts
Critical Update: Government Contracting Trends for 2019
In the latest episode of Critical Update, we address everything from OTAs to the government shutdown’s impact on contracting.
People
FAA looks to ease drone flight rules
FAA wants to make it easier for commercial drones to fly over people and at night, but the ongoing shutdown is stalling the adoption of new regulations.
Ideas
The Shutdown Is Doing Lasting Damage to National Security
With every passing day, America’s defenses are weakening.
Digital Government