Digital Government
NGA Launches Workforce Pilot for Neurodiverse Individuals
The intelligence agency kicked off the program in December.
Digital Government
FBI Opens 160 Cases on Capitol Riot with More Expected
The bureau is combing through more than 100,000 pieces of digital media and expects to open more cases for a range of crimes including murder, sedition and theft of national security information.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Criticize State Department’s ‘Misguided Cyberspace Reorganization’
A bipartisan group of four lawmakers said the State Department’s proposed realignment would only serve to reinforce existing silos.
Digital Government
What Democratic Control of Government Could Mean for Biden’s Tech Policies
Though the margins are tight, the incoming president may nominate more progressive candidates for certain positions, experts say.
Cybersecurity
State Department Approves Creation of Cyber Bureau
The Cyberspace Security and Emerging Technologies Bureau will address national security- and diplomatic-related tech issues.
Modernization
IT Panel Makes Recommendations for Social Security’s Tech Modernization
The recommendations come as the Social Security Administration embarks on a years-long IT modernization.
Modernization
House Passes Bill to Codify and Revamp FedRAMP
The bill would provide $20 million in annual appropriations for the federal cloud security program.
Digital Government
GAO: Bid Protests Down 2% in 2020
For a second straight year, the Government Accountability Office dealt with fewer bid protests.
Policy
The Federal CX Moves that Mattered in 2020
Experts expect momentum in improving service delivery and customer experience to continue under the coming Biden administration.
Digital Government
Biden Reveals White House Digital Team
The team will be in charge of communicating with Americans once Biden takes office on Jan. 20.
Modernization
Defense, Intelligence Agencies Made Major Moves in Cloud in 2020
After bid protests and litigation, some of the largest cloud contracts the government has attempted can get underway.
Modernization
Veterans Affairs Publishes Employee Experience Journey Map
Agency officials believe positive employee experiences translate to improved service delivery to its veterans.
Digital Government
VA to Begin COVID-19 Vaccinations at 128 More Sites
The Veterans Affairs Secretary said the approval of a second vaccine allows the department to inoculate more health care providers and veterans.
Digital Government
Tech Industry Group Recommends Biden Admin Reimagine How Government Does IT
The Alliance for Digital Innovation unveiled a series of legislative and policy proposals for President-elect Joe Biden to consider.
Cybersecurity
House Committees Launch Investigation into Alleged Russian Hack of Federal Agencies
President-elect Joe Biden also promised to elevate cybersecurity “as an imperative” across government.
Modernization
Amazon, Pentagon Resume JEDI Legal Arguments
Amazon Web Services asks the judge to toss out the contract award while Defense Department lawyers call the company’s protest a “prohibited strategic gambit.”
Emerging Tech
Report: Augmented Reality Challenges Privacy Norms
Augmented reality technology’s presumed growth comes with some risks.
Cybersecurity
Reports: Suspected Russian Hackers Breach Commerce, Treasury Departments
U.S. officials are investigating what data may have been stolen and whether the hack is more widespread.
Emerging Tech
Army Issues $25M Sole-Source Contract to Monitor COVID-19 Vaccine Temperatures
The contract is part of the governmentwide effort to ensure COVID-19 vaccines are safely delivered.
Digital Government