Digital Government
OPM and Defense Dept. Issue Guidelines for Civilian Employees on Coronavirus
New memos spell out expanded telework flexibilities, leave policies, alternative work schedules and more.
Digital Government
New Bill Would Strengthen Protections for Whistleblowers Who Expose Classified Information
The legislation would make it so that a narrower group of people could be prosecuted for revealing such information.
Digital Government
House Democrats Reintroduce Bill to Protect Telework at Federal Agencies Amid Coronavirus Fears
The measure would prohibit agencies from making across-the-board cuts to telework programs, and require annual goals for participation in such programs.
Digital Government
Government and Tech Conferences Alter Plans Due to Coronavirus
Here’s a list of conferences canceling, postponing or switching to digital-only events due to the outbreak.
Cybersecurity
Former DHS Acting Inspector General Indicted for Stealing Database with Personnel Information
The 16-count indictment includes charges of theft of proprietary software and intent to defraud the U.S. government.
Digital Government
Defense Department Needs to Clean Up Last of Longstanding Business IT Issues, Watchdog Says
The department has made progress on all but eight of 29 recommendations issued over the last 25 years.
Cybersecurity
How Veterans Affairs CISO Approaches Risk, Recruiting Talent and Proving Cyber's Business Value
Paul Cunningham must ensure the security of the largest medical network in the country while making sure veterans can access services as seamlessly as possible.
Digital Government
OPM Issues Additional Coronavirus Guidance, Encouraging Telework, Reduced Travel
The federal government’s HR agency orders all agencies to include telework in contingency plans, and encourages them to reduce “non-essential” travel.
Digital Government
Word Nerds May Be Faster at Learning to Code than Math Whizzes
Programming involves creating meaning by stringing symbols together in rule-based ways.
Digital Government
Unions Report No Sign of Telework Flexibilities Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Although both OPM and the CDC have strongly encouraged allowing employees to work remotely to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, several agencies have yet to respond to those recommendations.
Digital Government
How Christina Koch Could Become a Spaceflight Legend
One of the astronauts in NASA’s current corps could be the first in a generation to walk on the moon—or the first to walk on Mars.
Cybersecurity
Federal Officials: Tackling the ‘Most Insidious’ Cyber Threat Takes Looking After Workers
Insider threat is seen as the primary attack vector for intellectual property theft and was reportedly on the rise last year.
Ideas
The Problem With Telling Sick Workers to Stay Home
Even with the coronavirus spreading, lax labor laws and little sick leave mean that many people can’t afford to skip work.
Artificial Intelligence
Pentagon Confirms Alka Patel to Lead the Implementation of Its New Ethical AI Principles
The agency announced it would hire an ethicist in September.
Digital Government
More Legislation May Be Coming to Bolster the Federal Cyber Workforce
Industry sees focus on education as a path to ending competition over personnel.
Digital Government
Trump Administration Freezes Transportation Security Administration Hiring
TSA is the second Homeland Security component agency to suspend taking on new employees.
Digital Government
The Legacy of a Hidden Figure
The stories of black women at the space agency were once buried so deep that it felt like a revelation when they were brought to light.
Digital Government
Industry Offers Quick Fixes For Major Pain Points In Security Clearance Process
The background investigations backlog and wait times are down, but contractors still see hurdles in getting people cleared for sensitive work.
Ideas