Modernization
Federal CIO: Diversity, Accessibility Are Key to Improving Customer Experience
A diverse workforce and focus on accessibility will be central to administration’s efforts to improve customer experience.
Cybersecurity
House Homeland Security Committee Approves $865 Million for CISA
The largest chunk of funds would go toward implementing a May 12 executive order focused on cybersecurity.
Emerging Tech
It’s Time to Develop a Global Space Traffic Management System, White House Adviser Says
As activity in space increases, so do near-misses.
Ideas
We Cannot Afford to Wait to Bolster Maritime Cybersecurity
Maritime ransomware attacks are on the rise.
Cybersecurity
FBI Official: Russia Is Not Cooperating with U.S. Against Ransomware Threat
Administration officials promised consequences after a meeting between presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin.
Digital Government
OPM Sees Eye-to-Eye With Outside Experts on Its Future Role in Governmentwide Personnel Policy
The federal government’s human resources agency said it is incorporating many of the ideas proposed by the National Academy of Public Administration in its upcoming strategic plan, but some will require funding increases and congressional action.
Cybersecurity
CISA Brings in Former Obama Official as Chief of Staff
Agency leadership stressed Kiersten Todt’s experience working with the private sector.
Policy
Big Tech Under Scrutiny as White House Looks to Align Policy Approach with Europe
Lawmakers are also trying to beef up resources for domestic privacy and cybersecurity enforcement at an emboldened Federal Trade Commission.
Digital Government
White House Makes Major Updates to Customer Experience Guidance
Equity, a Biden administration priority, has been included in the government’s expanded definition of customer experience.
Cybersecurity
National Cyber Director Outlines Staffing Framework for 75-Person Office
Chris Inglis is still trying to distinguish his role and responsibilities from other leading cyber officials.
Modernization
The State of the Federal Cloud
In this ebook, Nextgov looks at major cloud computing efforts across the civilian and defense space.
Digital Government
Education Department Updates Rules and Criminal Penalties for Accessing Agency Data
A new filing updates the department’s policies on who can access IT systems and data, as well as the fines and prison terms for unauthorized access or failing to secure data.
Digital Government
OPM Announces Leave Transfer Program for Feds in Four States Following Hurricane Ida
Feds in Louisiana, Mississippi, New York and New Jersey could be able to take extra time off to recover from the storm.
Artificial Intelligence
Lawmakers Push Agencies to Establish U.S.-Israel Artificial Intelligence Center
Congress would put forth millions to fund the newly proposed collaboration.
Emerging Tech
DOJ Seeks Congressional Funding to Implement Policy on Body-Worn Cameras
The announcement follows tensions with some local police departments over the authority to release footage recorded during joint operations.
Cybersecurity
Biden Administration Releases Draft Zero-Trust Guidance
The documents form a roadmap for agencies to deploy the cybersecurity architectures by the end of fiscal 2024.
Podcasts
Critical Update: Cryptocurrencies to Save the Day?
After activists turned out to kill an amendment that would have set back the cryptocurrency industry, Nextgov decided to look at how the volatile technology can be used as a force for good.
Cybersecurity
The Government's Software Transparency Journey Moves from Plan to Practice
Allan Friedman, the leader of a transparency initiative at the Commerce Department, is now at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to realize the ultimate vision for a software bill of materials.
Cybersecurity
CISA Urges Patching Atlassian Software Before Holiday Weekend
A vulnerability in collaboration software is undergoing “mass exploitation,” according to U.S. Cyber Command.
Modernization