Emerging Tech

National Science Foundation Seeks Feedback on Major Cyber Research Priorities Update

The previous version of the plan focused on incentivizing private sector research and expanding diversity in the cyber workforce.

Digital Government

Pentagon’s Chief Management Officer Resigns

After weeks of speculation around his performance, John Gibson announced his resignation effective Nov. 30.

Acquisition

How long will the OTA buzz last?

Other transaction authorities are all the rage in defense acquisition. But can the Defense Department get ahead of potential scrutiny on the Hill?

Emerging Tech

Trump's Space Force Faces an Uncertain Fate

Congressional lawmakers, including Republicans, were skeptical of the idea long before the midterms.

Cybersecurity

U.S., Russia jockey to shape new global cyber norms

The United Nations approved dueling proposals by the U.S. and Russia to establish working groups on international norms, principles and behaviors in cyberspace.

Digital Government

What will a Democratic House mean for the census?

With Democrats taking control of the House, the 2020 census could see some significant changes.

Digital Government

Rust Costs the Pentagon $21 Billion Per Year

The Defense Department isn't doing a good job determining how much to spend to prevent damage from nature's basic chemical reactions.

Acquisition

OTAs could see more limits

Top acquisition officials from DHS and DISA worry the overuse of OTAs could bring on legislation to rein them in.

Cybersecurity

HHS to release cyber guidance for health industry

The guidance offers best practices for dealing with threats targeting the health care sector.

Ideas

How to Build a Corporate Learning Program to Support Veterans in the Workplace

Organizations need to develop training and reskilling programs, so veterans have the tools necessary to excel professionally and personally.

Cybersecurity

FCW Insider: Nov. 9

Top stories, quick hits and more from FCW's reporters and editors.

Digital Government

Quick Hits for Nov. 9

More from the Government Innovation Awards

Digital Government

Draft Federal Data Strategy Too ‘Unwieldy’ to Implement, Stakeholders Say

Stakeholders who use, generate and rely on federal data got a chance to speak directly to fellows working on the strategy set for release next year.

Policy

White House Expects to Hold Steady on Tech Policies Despite House Flip

But House Democrats plan to fight for online privacy, net neutrality regulations.

Cybersecurity

DJI Vulnerability Let Hackers Spy on Drones

The drone company has fixed the problem.

Cybersecurity

With elections over, DHS maintains ‘heightened’ posture

As the National Risk Management Center winds down its work on 2018 election security, it is turning its attention to securing other critical infrastructure sectors.

Digital Government

DHS EAGLE III moving ahead

The Department of Homeland Security is still analyzing exactly how the EAGLE II successor will gel, but the agency’s chief procurement officer remains committed to issue the new vehicle (or vehicles) by year's end.

Cybersecurity

Audit flags multiple concerns for Treasury's IT systems

The inspector general report documents a range of sloppy or incomplete IT practices for agency systems that support national security functions.

Cybersecurity

DHS Wants to Expand the Reach of Its Critical Infrastructure Cyber Training

The department wants to be able to provide cyber training webinars to 5,000 simultaneous users.