Modernization
State Department expands push to the cloud
The State Department wants to go all in on the cloud, starting with a new multiplatform toolset to add flexibility and innovation to IT services.
Cybersecurity
House Republicans Ask Commerce to Add Former Huawei Entity to Government Blacklist
They also requested a briefing from the End-User Committee which designates additions to the Entity List.
Modernization
White House orders compliance with 'critical software' protection measures
The Office of Management and Budget directed agencies to comply with software supply chain security measures as set out in the May cybersecurity executive order.
Ideas
Two Keys to Delivering Exceptional Citizen Experiences
The infrastructures many government agencies had in 2019 weren’t built to handle the amount of traffic organizations experienced during the pandemic.
Cybersecurity
CISA debuts vulnerability disclosure platform
Federal civilian agencies can tap a bug reporting system fielded as a shared service by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to gather information on potential website and software vulnerabilities.
Modernization
Globally connected data can safeguard the defense industrial and technology base
Data can play a critical role in planning and ultimately protecting the nation's valuable talent, resources and supplies.
Modernization
Why VA's electronic health record mega-project is failing
The agency's former top technology official explains how management problems, reliance on outmoded development methodology and lack of customer buy-in are combining to sink (for now) a critical modernization project at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Ideas
A Guide to Delivering Great Experiences for Employees as They Embrace the Future of Work
Federal agencies need to invest in technologies that enable employees to work from both the office and remote locations.
Ideas
Achieving Better Outcomes with Managed DevSecOps Services
A challenge for many agencies is the initial configuration of a DevSecOps environment—tools are cumbersome and require significant human resource skills.
Ideas
Mars Helicopter Continues to Soar with Open-Source Software
One of the truly amazing things about Ingenuity is that it’s built from commercially available hardware parts and runs on free, open-source software.
Emerging Tech
New Aberdeen Proving Ground Facility Aims to Speed Up Fielding Tech
Work there will support DOD’s new Integrated Visual Augmentation System, Klas Government confirmed.
Digital Government
Air Force Wants to Build DevSecOps Enclave for Secure Processing
The project will be part of a portfolio of related efforts supporting the Joint All-Domain Command and Control concept.
Ideas
How AI Can Help with Critical Government System Maintenance Needs
Artificial intelligence can empower federal program managers with the technology necessary to simplify critical systems maintenance.
Cybersecurity
Lawmaker, Tech Companies Clash on Software Transparency Requirements
The National Institute of Standards and Technology has defined "critical software" in accordance with an executive order to institute procurement standards federal agencies must follow.
Modernization
DOD may be 'overly optimistic' with IT program risks, GAO says
The Government Accountability Office found that DOD often underestimated risks to IT programs compared to its own assessments.
Digital Government
Pentagon May Be Underestimating IT Investment Risks, GAO Says
The Government Accountability Office evaluated 10 programs at a higher risk level than what was reported by DOD, according to a new report.
Emerging Tech
Lawmakers Propose $50 Million Federal Program to Support Rural Patients
If passed, a new bill could increase telehealth and remote patient monitoring in places with limited broadband access.
Cybersecurity
NSA: Test Unified Communications Patches Before Installing
Guidance from the National Security Agency aims to protect communications carried over the internet from eavesdropping, denial-of-service attacks and other dangers.
Cybersecurity
FDA Tells NIST Securing ‘Critical Software’ Extends Beyond Devices
Two federal agencies were among those who submitted comments to the National Institute of Standards and Technology for shaping deliverables under a recent executive order.
Modernization
Pentagon Releases Cloud Strategy for Operations Outside U.S.
The strategy emphasizes the need to deploy software quickly and securely to the tactical edge.
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