Emerging Tech
Big Tech and Aviation Companies to Set Standards For New Drone-Tracking System
The eight vendors will set the technology standards for FAA’s Remote ID program to track drones and their operators.
Digital Government
Survey: Burnout on the Rise Among Americans Still Working
Employees from tech companies and gig workers particularly feel the struggle.
Emerging Tech
NASA, Virgin Galactic Team Up to Advance Supersonic Tech for Point-to-Point Travel
The work will be conducted via a Space Act Agreement.
Digital Government
The Thorniest Subject at NASA Right Now
The space agency is carefully following pandemic measures. Elon Musk thinks they’re overblown. But both are going to the moon together.
Cybersecurity
Defense Contractor Certification Body Says Maintenance of Companies’ Cybersecurity Posture is Within its Role
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Accreditation Board plans to provide more than certification and training.
Artificial Intelligence
Sammie Finalists Highlight Outstanding Accomplishments of Federal Employees
Dr. Anthony Fauci is one of 27 career civil servants recognized in the Partnership for Public Service’s prestigious annual awards program.
Digital Government
Defense Innovation Board Director Moves to Google
It’s another sign of the healing relationship between the Defense Department and big tech.
Emerging Tech
NASA Taps Blue Origin, Dynetics and SpaceX to Help Transport Humans to the Moon Again
The three private companies will develop landing systems for NASA's Artemis missions.
Artificial Intelligence
The Amazon Lockdown: How an Unforgiving Algorithm Drives Suppliers to Favor the E-Commerce Giant Over Other Retailers
At a time when much of the retail sector is collapsing, Amazon is strengthening its competitive position in ways that could outlast the pandemic — and raise antitrust concerns.
Digital Government
The Government’s As-a-Service Future
As federal agencies embrace cloud services, they are considering other pay-as-you-go options.
Cybersecurity
CISA’s Coming Supply Chain Guidance to Align with Pentagon’s Vendor Certification Program
Accreditation officials also pledged to address how the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program will treat FedRAMP and other certifications.
Cybersecurity
The Pentagon’s Cybersecurity Certification Plan Includes Continuously Monitoring Contractors
A request for proposals outlines a portal where auditors would get automatic notifications if a company’s security score dips below a specified threshold.
Digital Government
Trump Administration Releases Guidance to Clarify Coronavirus Relief Act’s Contracting Provisions
Agencies can use CARES Act funds to reimburse contractors from March 27 to September 30, 2020.
Modernization
Groups Urge Congress to Fund Federal Tech Upgrades in Next COVID Stimulus Bill
Six federal technology advocacy groups offered four principles for legislators to consider.
Cybersecurity
DARPA Project Producing Tool to Help Anticipate Military and Industrial Systems’ Cyber Threats
The VERDICT tool aims to allow systems engineers to assess cybersecurity even without deep expertise.
Cybersecurity
New Leader of IT Sector Coordinating Council Wants Alignment on Key CISA Initiative
The new chairman of the Information Technology Sector Coordinating Council aims to be more involved in the agency’s work to protect industrial control systems.
Digital Government
Survey: Nearly Half of U.S. Employees Feeling Burnt Out
Though many Americans have lost their jobs, one in four remaining employees said COVID-19 has added stress to their lives.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon’s Cybersecurity Certification Program Still Working on Third-Party Auditors
Participants in a webinar plagued by technical difficulties still appear to be in denial about the end of self-verification.
Modernization
Pentagon Attorneys Say Amazon Wants ‘Do-Over’ in JEDI Bid
The Defense Department defended its request for a four-month remand while it addresses issues raised by Amazon’s lawsuit over the multibillion-dollar cloud contract.
Cybersecurity