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
Congress Faces Contentious Cyber Proposals When NDAA Conference Kicks Off
Industry groups are hoping these will lead to greater investment in government intelligence services to protect their assets.
Cybersecurity
NIST Needs Tech Providers Help Developing Zero-Trust Practice Guide
But the agency is vetting potential participants on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Modernization
Microsoft, SpaceX Team Up to Bring Cloud Computing to Space
Microsoft is taking its cloud to the final frontier.
Cybersecurity
CISA Reveals Timeline for Improving Anemic Information Sharing Program
The private sector has been pushing for greater liability protections before participating in a two-way exchange of cyber threats and vulnerabilities with the agency.
Cybersecurity
Industry Groups Spar Over NDAA Provisions on Sourcing of Electronics from China
Dueling letters to lawmakers support and oppose language requiring the department to phase out the procurement of some basic technology from adversarial nations.
Cybersecurity
Industry Groups Ask Lawmakers to Remove Core Cybersecurity Provisions from NDAA
The trade associations for various government contractors are also opposing a range of oversight proposals in the annual defense bill, including ones aimed at enhancing procurement value and reducing unfair labor practices.
Artificial Intelligence
AI Commission Wants to Know How Government Can Help Industry Boost Commercial Innovation
Answers to a new request for comments will inform the group’s final report.
Digital Government
Survey: More than Half the Tech Workforce Say Pandemic Hurting Career Progression
Networking opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic have been at a minimum, and it’s negatively impacting the private-sector workforce.
Cybersecurity
Comments on Government Supply Chain Rule Push for Better Definitions and More Time
Industry groups and other comments highlight the difficulty of complying with a provision of last year’s defense authorization act that requires the removal of products from companies including Huawei and ZTE.
Cybersecurity