Digital Government
Moonlighting Feds Could Be Risking Their Jobs
Furloughed federal employees turning to other jobs need to be aware of federal ethics guidelines and agency rules a second job could violate.
Modernization
Army ready to embrace AI
An Army acquisition head says IT strategy around software and cloud are being refined, and artificial intelligence in weapons systems has become a priority.
Digital Government
FBI Agents Say the Shutdown Is a Threat to National Security
Nearly 5,000 FBI special agents, intelligence analysts, attorneys, and professional staff have been furloughed.
Cybersecurity
Report: Iran Is Likely Setting Stage for International Phishing Campaign
Hackers have been methodically gaining access to domain name services that allow malware-laden emails to look like they come from legitimate organizations.
Cybersecurity
Why Computer Passwords Are Still a Problem in 2019
Here’s what you can do to make them better.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Jan. 11
The latest news, quick hits and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
Cybersecurity
Hundreds of IT Flaws Leave the Pentagon's Finances at Risk
An internal watchdog found 800 new vulnerabilities across the Defense Department’s IT infrastructure.
People
FBI group says shutdown imperils national security
FBI agents are working without pay during the government shutdown, and their advocates say that the resulting financial instability is a national security risk.
Cybersecurity
Senators Call For FCC Investigation of Phone Companies Selling Location Data
Your telecom company knows where you are—and it may be selling that information.
Artificial Intelligence
HHS Contract Will Offer AI Tech, Support to All of Government
The new Intelligent Automation/Artificial Intelligence contract will be housed in Health and Human Services but available to any agency looking for AI solutions.
People
Feds rally against shutdown as missed paychecks loom
With feds on furlough or working without pay face the prospect of a missed paycheck, President Trump signaled a long shutdown by cancelling his trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos on Jan. 22.
Cybersecurity
DARPA probes tech to solve supply chain uncertainty
DARPA and private companies are looking to improve supply chain security through the use of tiny chips and diamonds that can authenticate IT parts used by the government.
Digital Government
Amid Shutdown, Feds Figure Out Ways to Fund Food Stamp Benefits. For Now.
States have until Jan. 20 to request an early issuance to make sure they receive February SNAP funding.
Digital Government
House Approves Spending Bill With 1.9 Percent Civilian Pay Raise in Latest Attempt to Reopen Government
Measure is the first of four the House plans to take up; President Trump walked out of a meeting with congressional leadership Wednesday after Democrats declined to support his $5.7 billion border wall funding demand.
Digital Government
Poll: Nearly 3 in 4 Tech Workers in DC Would Consider Leaving Their Employer for Amazon
A survey suggests Amazon’s new HQ2 in Arlington, Va., is going to dramatically disrupt the local workforce—especially in tech.
Podcasts
Critical Update: The New Congress (And a Shutdown)
New leaders mean new priorities—and the partial shutdown is affecting some of those decisions.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Jan. 10
The latest news, quick hits and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
Modernization