Cybersecurity
White House Advisers Consider Workforce Requirements for Critical Infrastructure Providers
The National Security Council asked the private-sector led National Infrastructure Advisory Council to focus a critical-infrastructure workforce study on cybersecurity and to speed delivery of its recommendations.
Digital Government
Biden Expected to Unveil Full Budget Proposal Next Week, Without a Permanent OMB Director
A veteran Capitol Hill staffer has been serving as the acting head of the Office of Management and Budget.
Digital Government
Committee Moves Cabinet-level OSTP Director Nominee to Full Senate
The Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee voted to report Eric Lander’s nomination favorably, though Republican members were split.
Modernization
Federal CIO Says New IT Modernization Plan In the Works
The Biden administration will outline exactly what it “stands for” when it comes to IT delivery in government, Federal CIO Clare Martorana said.
Ideas
The Cybersecurity Executive Order Is a Missed Opportunity
This executive order is designed to strengthen federal cybersecurity, not that of the private sector, including critical infrastructure providers.
Ideas
Zero Trust or Bust
One primary consideration should drive implementation: who gets to see what content?
Cybersecurity
Progressive Lawmakers Praise Biden’s Plan for Cybersecurity Labels
Reviews are in on the administration’s long-awaited executive order following several major hacking campaigns.
Ideas
Biden’s Cyber Strategy Must De-weaponize Civilian Data
It's time to stop relying on knowledge-based authentication.
Cybersecurity
Biden Issues Executive Order to Bolster Nation’s Cybersecurity
The administration calls for a standardized federal playbook and review board for incident response, as well as changes to software procurement.
Emerging Tech
DHS Drops Proposal to Expand Immigration-Related Biometrics Collection
The Biden administration withdrew the controversial rule, which garnered more than 5,000 comments when it was proposed last fall.
Digital Government
Federal Tech-Focused Officials Are on the Move
Both new and familiar faces are taking on information technology-aligned positions.
Digital Government
White House Seeks Ideas on How Agencies Can Deliver Services More Equitably
The Biden administration wants to know its blindspots and biases in operating federal programs.
Cybersecurity
Biden Administration Likely Retaining Trump Doctrine on Cybersecurity in Space
Vice President Kamala Harris is prioritizing cybersecurity as chair of the National Space Council, an official said.
Digital Government
Review Board Upholds Facebook’s Ban on Trump—For Now
The board left the decision on whether to ban Trump permanently up to the tech company.
Digital Government
Biden Promised the Most Diverse Administration Ever. Here’s How He’s Doing.
Seven figures that show the representation — and the gaps — in President Joe Biden's Cabinet and federal appointments.
Emerging Tech
Senators Introduce Bill to Increase U.S. Influence on Tech Standards-Setting Processes
The bill would create an Office of Science and Technology task force to come up with a strategy for increasing participation in standards settings bodies and counter China’s sway.
Digital Government
Biden Again Pitches Expanded Federal Research Investments to Keep U.S. Competitive
“China and other countries are closing in fast,” the president said during his first Congressional address.
Digital Government
Biden Signs Executive Order Requiring Federal Contractors to Pay a $15 Minimum Wage
White House says these employees are “critical” to the federal government’s operations.
Ideas
Trump, Defying Custom, Hasn't Given the National Archives Records of His Speeches at Political Rallies
Almost 10% of the president’s total public speeches are excluded from the official record.
Cybersecurity