Podcasts
Critical Update: How Marines Started 3D Printing Everything From Buckles to Barracks
Marines have a long history of MacGyver-ing what they need, but this unit has given them a 21st-century twist.
People
Army extends higher pay, colonel rank to new cyber entrants
The Army is opening higher ranks and pay grades to cybersecurity specialists who join the Army in hopes of bolstering the cyber mission force.
Cybersecurity
Half of Government Domains Set to Make Email Security Deadline
It’s been one year since DHS mandated agencies adopt the anti-spoofing email security tool.
Modernization
Microsoft to Host the Government’s Classified Data Early Next Year
The software giant made a slew of announcements Tuesday that indicate how seriously it is targeting government business, especially cloud computing.
Cybersecurity
Agencies' DMARC progress deserves praise
Now it's time for federal contractors to follow suit.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Go to School on Wi-Fi and Urge Online Privacy Rights
The Senate also finally passed a bill to change the name of DHS’ cybersecurity agency.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Oct. 9
Top stories, quick hits and more from FCW's reporters and editors.
Cybersecurity
DHS gets in the weeds on cyber threats to agriculture
A new report from DHS surveys a new crop of threats facing the burgeoning field of precision agriculture.
People
What the OPM shakeup means for the agency's planned merger with GSA
The abrupt departure of Jeff Tien Han Pon as director of the Office of Personnel Management was met with mixed levels of surprise, but some believe his being replaced will accelerate organization and policy changes.
Digital Government
Senators, Providers Criticize ‘Unpredictable’ FCC Funding for Rural Broadband
“Cutting [Universal Service Fund] support cuts the legs out of the business case for rural broadband in many places,” said one telecom CEO.
Cybersecurity
In California, It’s Going to Be Illegal to Make Routers With Weak Passwords
The range of devices that the law covers is incredibly broad.
Cybersecurity
Lessons learned from DOD's bug bounty programs
The Marines Corps Cyber Command just completed a month-long bug bounty program, but there's much more work to do.
Digital Government
White House Replaces Federal Personnel Director in Surprise Shakeup
Margaret Weichert, the deputy director for management at the Office of Management and Budget, will serve as acting OPM director.
Emerging Tech
Fake News on Twitter Is Still a Big Problem, Study Finds
And yes, many of the accounts are automated.
Modernization
DHS Digital Service is Taking Paper Out of the Immigration Process
The Digital Service works side by side with agency employees to tackle some of their most backlogged processes.
Cybersecurity
Trump’s Looser Reins on Offensive Cyber Get Positive Reviews from Army
Trump rescinded Obama-era rules that required White House sign off for most offensive cyber operations.
People
Director Jeff Pon out at OPM
Margaret Weichert, the Office of Management and Budget's deputy director for management, will be taking on a second role: acting director of the Office of Personnel Management, replacing Jeff Pon.
Modernization
DHS sets two-pronged approach to EIS adoption
The Homeland Security CIO looks to "like for like" and cutting-edge telecom transition plans under EIS.
Emerging Tech