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Experts Call for More Chief Customer Officers in Government

Witnesses told Senate lawmakers that customer experience practitioners need representation within key federal agencies.

  • By Frank Konkel

With New Hires, Pentagon’s AI Office Reaches Full Operating Capability

The Defense Department announced several new appointments this week.

  • By Frank Konkel

DHS Disinformation Board ‘Paused’ After Criticism, Chief Resigns

The official tapped to lead the board resigned Wednesday.

  • By Frank Konkel

FBI Announces New Intelligence Directorate Chief

Tonya Ugoretz formerly held the role of assistant director of the FBI’s cyber division.

  • By Frank Konkel

Federal Trade Commissioner Sworn in, Giving Dems Voting Majority

Privacy expert Alvaro Bedoya’s new term will run through Sept. 25, 2026.

  • By Frank Konkel

Microsoft Official to Assume Leading Role at the National Cyber Director’s Office

Another addition joined the new office from the intelligence community.

  • By Mariam Baksh

Senator Calls on Biden to Fill OSTP Leadership Role

The Biden Administration has not put forth a nominee for the Cabinet level position.

  • By Frank Konkel

Pentagon Names Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer

The Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Office was stood up in February.

  • By Frank Konkel

CISA’s Newest Advisor Could Soon Have Agencies Asking: 'Does This Spark Joy?'

Another CISA advisor has referred to Bob Lord as a “digital Marie Kondo,” tidying up the Democratic National Committee by throwing out old software and unused tech.

  • By Mariam Baksh

Senate Confirms Laurie Locascio to Lead Tech Standards Agency

The bioengineering professor and NIST alum was nominated by President Biden back in 2021.

  • By Alexandra Kelley

Air Force Cyber Lead Selected to Serve as Joint Staff CIO

She’ll need confirmation from the Senate to proceed.

  • By Brandi Vincent

How a Social Worker Became the Defense Logistics Agency's First Chief Data and Analytics Officer

Under her leadership the agency is ‘just starting’ to really understand what it means to apply data as a strategic asset.

  • By Brandi Vincent

CISA Replaces Chair of Supply-Chain Risk Management Task Force on Network Tech

Bob Kolasky is leaving government for the private sector, after leading the public-private task force alongside executives from trade associations of the largest critical software and networking gear providers.

  • By Mariam Baksh

Mike Bloomberg Named Chair of Defense Innovation Board

The former New York City mayor and billionaire replaces Mark Sirangelo.

  • By Patrick Tucker and Marcus Weisgerber
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Transportation Secretary Pushes for Government Support for Vehicle Innovation

The Transportation secretary doubled down on the government's role in fostering a strong environment for emerging tech like electric cars and buses, automated vehicles. 

  • By Alexandra Kelley

Critical Update: Federal CIO Explains the Tech Side of President’s Management Agenda

Clare Martorana joined the podcast to talk about improving customer experience and the underlying technology that makes good services better.

  • By Aaron Boyd

Pentagon Officials Rethinking Cyber's Role in National Defense Strategy

Cyber policy lead Mieke Eoyang discussed the Defense Department’s role in the nation’s cybersecurity posture, including in defending elections and countering ransomware attacks. 

  • By Patience Wait

NSA Director: Evolving Cyber Threats Require Deeper Public-Private Partnerships

“This is not Cold War 2.0 and China is not the Soviet Union,” Gen. Paul Nakasone said. 

  • By Brandi Vincent

National Guard Taps First Chief Data Officer

The bureau is being deliberate about drawing predictive insights from the massive amounts of data it captures.

  • By Brandi Vincent

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. 

  • By Alexandra Kelley

DISA Moves to Combat Intensifying Cyber Threats with Artificial Intelligence

As part of its pursuit, the agency is forming an Office of the Chief Data Officer.

  • By Brandi Vincent