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
The Stunningly Positive Impact of Asking Your Coworkers: “How Are You?”
A simple morale boost.
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
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
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