Cybersecurity
Researchers Push FITARA-Like Scorecard for Cybersecurity
A recent MITRE report lays out eight ways the federal government can improve cybersecurity habits across all agencies, hinging on enhanced Congressional funding and oversight.
Modernization
DISA Makes Headway in DEOS Cloud Migration
More than 100,000 users and counting are accessing new cloud-based capabilities.
Ideas
How a National Health Care Database Could Address Mission-Critical Health Data Gaps
It’s time to consider a cloud-based national health care database to make better public health decisions and prepare for any future health crises.
Modernization
GAO Sides With Microsoft in Massive NSA Contract Protest
NSA awarded the contract to Amazon Web Services in July.
Cybersecurity
National Cyber Director Explains Appointment of Federal CISO to His Office
The move comes amid confusion about the roles and responsibilities of various federal cybersecurity leaders.
Modernization
GSA Seeks Federal Employees Ideas on Equity and Climate Change
The 10x program unveiled new investment opportunities aligned with the Biden-Harris administration's policies.
Modernization
Intelligence Community Preps Major Cloud Management Contract
A systems integrator will provide cloud integration, management tools and more to the intelligence community.
Digital Government
Emerging Trends in Customer Experience
Nextgov highlights the latest in digital service delivery in the federal government.
Podcasts
Critical Update: The Federal CISO Is Prioritizing Flexibility for Agencies
In a new age of cyberattacks, Chris DeRusha says agencies must have more room to implement practices that enable constant vigilance.
Digital Government
Verizon Set to Lead Naval District Washington’s Pivot to a Modern Telecommunications Infrastructure
The company announced a recent $78 million award under the government’s EIS contract.
Emerging Tech
DIU’s First 5G Experiment Could Be a Game-Changer for First Responders
The Defense Innovation Unit is prototyping portable—and wearable—networking tools with the California National Guard so they can connect anywhere.
Modernization
Looking to Modernize? Better Have a Plan, Federal Officials Say
Moving to the cloud helps, too.
Cybersecurity
Working Group Breaks Down the Keys to Securing Mobile Devices
The Federal Mobility Group’s new guidance includes four strategic pillars that form the foundations of mobile security.
Modernization
Lawmakers seek probe of veterans' records requests backlog
The National Personnel Records Center is facing a backlog of 550,000 requests that built up over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Modernization
Why the Navy Is Pivoting to Implement Enterprisewide IT Services
An official provided details about the military branch’s plan to completely reshape its technology approach.
Modernization
Multibillion-Dollar DHS Cloud Contract Protested
Another major government cloud contract is under protest from a losing bidder.
Artificial Intelligence
IRS Should Prioritize Auditing and Customer Service Modernization, Former Officials Say
Machine learning could be used to better serve taxpayers and help close the tax gap, they said.
Ideas
Operational Technology in the Crosshairs
Yes, utilities use both IT and OT, but so do data centers.
Modernization
Biden's pick to lead DOD's weapons testing wants cyber assessments for commercial cloud systems
The Biden administration's pick to lead the Defense Department's operational testing, Nickolas Guertin, called the department's inability to conduct independent cyber assessments of commercial cloud systems "a severe limitation."
Modernization