Digital Government
GAO: Bid Protests Down 2% in 2020
For a second straight year, the Government Accountability Office dealt with fewer bid protests.
Cybersecurity
CMMC: The Dramatic Year of the Pentagon’s Contractor Cybersecurity Program
The Defense Department’s main effort to protect its supply chain from cyber threats charged ahead through the pandemic but not without controversy.
Ideas
Federal Contracting Trends to Expect in 2021
The pandemic has contractors rethinking recruitment and office space.
Cybersecurity
Massive Hack Roundup: Microsoft Says Breach 'Not Espionage as Usual'
Here are the news and updates you may have missed.
Digital Government
Tech Industry Group Recommends Biden Admin Reimagine How Government Does IT
The Alliance for Digital Innovation unveiled a series of legislative and policy proposals for President-elect Joe Biden to consider.
Ideas
Computer Science Jobs Pay Well and Are Growing Fast. Why Are They Out of Reach for So Many of America's Students?
If students from certain groups are being shut out of the field, it means that public education is failing in its role as the great equalizer.
Cybersecurity
FCC Adopts Order to Rip and Replace Huawei, ZTE Equipment Amid 5G Security Challenges
The senior Democrat on the commission noted China’s continued leadership of global 5G standards development in urging further action.
Modernization
Microsoft Unveils Top Secret Cloud for Government
The move comes among an array of other cloud-driving announcements.
Cybersecurity
Tech Association Wants Biden Team to Focus on Public-Sector Supply Chain Security
A Biden administration might require even more of private-sector entities than President Trump has on the issue.
Policy
Biden’s Top Priorities Offer Few Clues for Technology Policies
Washington policy experts believe President-elect Joe Biden’s approach to big tech companies and regulation may differ from both the Trump and Obama administrations.
Artificial Intelligence
Top Tech Companies Begin Pushing Priorities for Biden Administration
Microsoft, IBM and other companies urged the president-elect to consider policies for boosting workforce development, solving the pandemic and addressing biometrics in surveillance.
Digital Government
Would Biden WH, GOP Senate Prevent Defense-Spending Dip?
As the nation waits for election results, some analysts are looking ahead.
Cybersecurity
DOD Official: Upcoming Cybersecurity Requirements Could Still Significantly Change Based on Industry Feedback
Defense Acquisitions CISO Katie Arrington highlighted cost concerns and encouraged public comments toward a final rule on the department’s planned certification program.
Cybersecurity
Government Reduces Representation Burdens for Supply Chain Rule Banning Some Chinese Equipment
Contractors continue to question inconsistent language and push for the need for more clarity around Section 889 Part B.
Ideas
Google Antitrust Case Suggests Apple Should Be in the Department of Justice’s Crosshairs Too
Apple’s role as the gateway to billions of searches is the critical factor here.
Cybersecurity
DOD Official Confident in Cybersecurity Certification Body’s Business Model
The volunteer group taking on the Pentagon’s new system of contractor audits has taken out lines of credit, the official said.
Ideas
Health Insurers Are Starting to Roll Back Coverage for Telehealth – Even Though Demand Is Way Up Due to COVID-19
Due to the financial strain on health care systems and insurers, the increase in telehealth use may be forced to shrink even though the public health crisis remains.
Cybersecurity
DOD’s First Agreement with Accreditation Body on Contractor Cybersecurity Nears End
Lead official grapples with the challenge of resourcing a federally funded research and development center to act as a gateway for the Pentagon’s certification program.
Emerging Tech
Lockheed Seeks Commercial Tie-Ups to Chase 5G Work
CEO Taiclet wants a leading role as U.S. and allied militaries build out their next-gen mobile networks.
Cybersecurity