Tech think tank ITIF wants the White House to revive the Trump-era Federal Data Strategy, which it says has “stalled” with a lack of leadership support. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article:…
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Listen to your talent — leverage technology for classified
An existing program that supports remote classified work could help solve an ongoing talent retention challenge for Gen Z feds. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Listen to your talent — leverage…
NIST unveils new leadership team to drive semiconductor innovation
The agency’s CHIPS Research and Development Office aims to advance U.S. research and development efforts and “ensure America’s global leadership” in the semiconductor sector, officials said. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article:…
TSP participants sue agency over ‘botched’ recordkeeper transition
A class action lawsuit filed last week alleges that the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program repeatedly failed to pay out participants’ withdrawal and loan requests for months following the transition to a new recordkeeping vendor. This article has been…
DHS spearheads effort to develop next-gen emergency response vehicle
Officials held up the H2Rescue as an example of sustainable, emerging technologies that can be developed and deployed by leveraging interagency and public-private partnerships. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: DHS spearheads…
How DISA plans to use its workforce to combat China and global adversaries
The Defense Information Systems Agency’s Workforce 2025 framework is designed to help the agency attract and retain a workforce that “adapts to the ever-changing landscape of IT and cyberspace.” This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read…
How AI could take over elections—and undermine democracy
Artificial intelligence could manipulate the masses. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: How AI could take over elections—and undermine democracy
Emerging tech, misinformation dominate May transatlantic council talks
The Transatlantic Technology and Trade Council spent last week laying groundwork for unified action on new technologies worldwide. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Emerging tech, misinformation dominate May transatlantic council talks
Agencies issue rule to ban TikTok on contractor devices
The interim rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation to include a ban on the use of TikTok by government contractors and vendors. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Agencies issue rule to…
NASA puts error data to use to speed up tsunami detection
The nation’s space agency is leveraging emerging technologies that could potentially provide up to an hour of advance notice of an incoming tsunami to coastal communities. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article:…
U.S., South Korean agencies warn of state-sponsored spearphishing
The North Korea-affiliated group Kimsuky’s email attacks targeted research and media organizations. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: U.S., South Korean agencies warn of state-sponsored spearphishing
Military vehicle electrification continues to roll forward, but may face bumps in the road
The U.S. military operates more than 174,000 non-tactical vehicles, the second highest number in the federal government. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Military vehicle electrification continues to roll forward, but may…
Login.gov is still ‘vital’ despite setbacks, GSA official says
In a Thursday keynote, Sonny Hashmi talked about the future plans for the single sign-on following a bombshell watchdog report about the program in March. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Login.gov…
Senate passes debt deal, agency spending freeze bill headed to Biden’s desk
Bipartisan leaders pledge to pass fiscal 2024 funding bills to avoid a sequestration next year. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Senate passes debt deal, agency spending freeze bill headed to Biden’s…
New bill proposes ‘made in China’ tags for mobile apps
The legislation would require large online app stores — including Apple’s App Store and Google Play — to disclose the countries where their apps were developed and are currently owned. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content…
Federal vision to streamline cyber incident reporting expected this summer
The Cyber Incident Reporting Council will issue a report to Congress “in the next month or two” with recommendations on ways to achieve harmony across a complex network of federal cyber mandates. This article has been indexed from FCW –…
BSA taps former chief acquisition officer as new procurement lead
The Software Alliance, also known as BSA, is taking on a new focus on procurement with Jessica Salmoiraghi, formerly of the General Services Administration. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: BSA taps…
FTC charges Ring over ‘disregard’ for customer data security
The Federal Trade Commission has proposed stronger security protocols for home video surveillance company Ring after years of mounting concern over data privacy. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: FTC charges Ring…
How can Congress regulate AI? Erect guardrails, ensure accountability and address monopolistic power
Is a new federal agency necessary to regulate AI? Maybe. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: How can Congress regulate AI? Erect guardrails, ensure accountability and address monopolistic power
Satellite data could boost border security, disaster response
Homeland Security relies on satellite imagery for its missions—and it wants more. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Satellite data could boost border security, disaster response
US deploys tech diplomacy to cultivate leadership in emerging fields
The Biden administration’s latest foreign policy pillar prioritizes uniform standards on critical technologies within ally nations. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: US deploys tech diplomacy to cultivate leadership in emerging fields
DHS faces slow disaster response burdened by legacy systems, officials warn
Officials told a Senate committee on Wednesday that the Department of Homeland Security had severely outdated information technology systems across various components. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: DHS faces slow disaster…
Debt ceiling politics could derail plans for modernizing unemployment benefits delivery
The department has a plan to build on modular modernization advances piloted in New Jersey, but provisions in the debt ceiling compromise legislation could claw back funding pledged in the American Rescue Plan Act. This article has been indexed from…
AI and China are ‘defining challenges of our time,’ CISA director says
Artificial intelligence’s potential as an “extinction event” for humanity prompted CISA Director Jen Easterly to advise companies to “think about self-regulation” for product security and safety. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article:…
NASA team’s plan to decode UFO sightings hinges on better data
The space agency is convening an independent panel to publish a report later this summer featuring best practices for data collection on unidentified anomalous phenomena. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: NASA…
Clean energy advancements hinge on steady funding, Energy official says
Accelerating critical technologies to support a robust clean energy economic sector is a top priority for the agency’s 2024 budget request. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Clean energy advancements hinge on…
Unmonitored networks put US nuclear arsenal at risk, GAO finds
A Government Accountability Office report found that the Energy Department cannot effectively monitor potential insider threats to U.S. nuclear security because department staff “have not identified the total number of DOE’s stand-alone classified networks.” This article has been indexed from…
Agencies launch initiative to better identify minority-owned contractors
The joint effort between the Small Business Administration and the General Services Administration aims to make it easier for federal procurement officials to connect with small, disadvantaged businesses across sectors. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content…
Debt limit deal would save feds’ paychecks, but freeze agency spending
The agreement also reduces shutdown threats, plus other takeaways for federal employees. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Debt limit deal would save feds’ paychecks, but freeze agency spending
Budget and tech challenges loom over IRS’s direct file pilot
The news of the forthcoming pilot was followed this week by a compromise debt ceiling bill that includes reallocating $20 billion of the funding the IRS got as part of the Inflation Reduction Act. This article has been indexed from…
DOD submits classified cyber strategy to Congress
An unclassified fact sheet released by the Pentagon said the new strategy will continue efforts to conduct “hunt forward operations”’ with U.S. allies and “defend forward” activities meant to disrupt threat actors on their own turf. This article has been…
GAO identifies new infosec deficiencies in IRS system controls
The watchdog’s annual audit of the agency turned up new recommendations on system access controls and security configurations, alongside a limited release report and previous recommendations. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article:…
CIO-SP4 protests move toward final decision
No action appears likely to resolve the 130-plus protests involving this $50 billion IT vehicle, which indicates the Government Accountability Office will decide on the contract’s next steps. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the…
Does Congress need a chief data officer?
A new joint resolution would establish a bipartisan commission to look at what legislators need in terms of data, evidence and professional capacity. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Does Congress need…
SSA says it will offer data matches to government benefit programs
The Social Security Administration offers data validation services for the financial services sector. It now says it plans to offer similar verification services to government benefit programs. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original…
DHS’ cyber agency seeks small biz support for strategic planning
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has set a date to explain its changes to a management consulting services contract. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: DHS’ cyber agency seeks small biz…
House passes bill to permanently authorize VA’s tech training program
VA’s VET-TEC pilot ran out of funding last month, but lawmakers in the House and Senate are moving to permanently authorize the technology education program. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: House…
Combining FCW and Nextgov: A Note to Our Readers
We are merging our publications to better serve the federal technology community. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Combining FCW and Nextgov: A Note to Our Readers
Space Force will look at how to hack targets from space
“We’re laying the groundwork for starting to figure that,” said the leader of Space Operations Command. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Space Force will look at how to hack targets from…
Debt ceiling furloughs are unconstitutional, union will argue before court next week
The lawsuit seeks to force the Biden administration to take unilateral action to avoid a default. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Debt ceiling furloughs are unconstitutional, union will argue before court…
FDA seeks industry support to develop standardized data ‘supersets’
The Food and Drug Administration is set to launch new pilot projects that aim to improve data interoperability and analysis across the public health community. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: FDA…
DHS wants answers on how well digital identity systems work
The Science and Technology Directorate is moving forward with another round of testing for its remote identity validation technology demonstration. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: DHS wants answers on how well…
DOJ tees up infrastructure program management recompete
The Justice Department is conducting market research for a potential $75 million recompete contract to provide enterprise infrastructure services support within the CIO’s office. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: DOJ tees…
DOD aims to leverage AI and automation in records management
The Defense Department wants to harness the powers of emerging technology to reduce user burden and enhance enterprisewide records management processes, according to a plan the agency released this week. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content…
The hidden key to stopping public sector fraud
Government agencies already have access to the tools they need to thwart ripoffs of public benefits programs. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: The hidden key to stopping public sector fraud
FCW Insider Chat: The top winners of the Fed100
The fifth and final episode of the FCW Insider Chat podcast highlights the work of the top three winners of this year’s Federal 100, the original and most prestigious awards program for the federal IT community. This article has been…
FBI and CIA combat cyber talent shortage with new hiring methods
Officials at the intelligence and law enforcement agencies say they’re facing the national cyber talent shortage head-on, from implementing a new approach to hiring top cyber talent to new training programs and incentives. This article has been indexed from FCW…
Carper says he won’t run for fifth Senate term
The Delaware senator has been active in the federal tech space for years, earning a Fed100 award in the process. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Carper says he won’t run for…
From Harvard to Ukraine
Steve Kelman catches up with a former student whose work has taken him to the front lines of U.S. efforts to curb nuclear proliferation. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: From Harvard…
Energy Department officials eye 2027 date to stand-up cyber intelligence center
Officials from the department’s Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security and Emergency Response told House members Tuesday that work within the threat-sharing pilot program has already shown progress and could use more resources from Congress. This article has been indexed from…
Lawmakers have questions about online passport renewal
Members of Congress are hearing it from constituents on long waits to renew passports and want more info about an online option. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Lawmakers have questions about…
Pentagon outlines upcoming contractor cybersecurity plan
Expect the congressionally mandated strategy by year’s end, DOD CISO says. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Pentagon outlines upcoming contractor cybersecurity plan
GDIT launches tech strategy focused on ‘accelerators’
The company is investing in its labs, employees and partnerships as it focuses on technologies such as zero trust, automation, cloud, software, 5G and artificial intelligence. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article:…
Four federal departments have not fully implemented cloud security practices, GAO says
The departments of Agriculture, Homeland Security, Labor and Treasury have made varying amounts of progress in applying crucial cloud security practices, but remain far from fully executing them, the watchdog found. This article has been indexed from FCW – All…
EEOC alerts employers to AI discrimination risks
The agency explains how existing civil rights protections apply to artificial intelligence applications in the workplace. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: EEOC alerts employers to AI discrimination risks
Bill to cut software costs advances in Senate
A Senate committee voted unanimously on Wednesday to approve a bill designed to help agencies get a handle on software licensing with an eye to cutting costs. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original…
Google Public Sector names new board of directors
Dave Goldfein, retired general and former Air Force chief of staff, will serve as the board’s chairman, alongside professionals with backgrounds in defense and intelligence, technology, education, health care and state and local government. This article has been indexed from…
A ‘stronger, faster’ intelligence community is possible with AI
But caution is needed to make sure the technology doesn’t go off the rails. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: A ‘stronger, faster’ intelligence community is possible with AI
The future of zero trust is about more than thwarting hackers, officials say
Defense Department officials noted that while progress has been made on deploying zero trust architecture on their networks, its capabilities don’t stop with identity management. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: The…
Ransomware vulnerability warning pilot yielding valuable lessons, CISA official says
A new interagency effort to proactively mitigate ransomware vulnerabilities has helped expand information sharing between the public and private sectors, according to a risk operations official from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. This article has been indexed from FCW…
Federal CIO says IDEA Act guidance coming this summer
Clare Martorana discussed the challenge of building out specific steps to get government agency websites to adopt common standards. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Federal CIO says IDEA Act guidance coming…
IRS will test government-run free file system in 2024
The move could presage the large-scale deployment of free, government-furnished online tax prep services. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: IRS will test government-run free file system in 2024
Tech experts say federal government needs more AI leadership positions at agencies
Federal agencies are lacking critical points of contact for the government to coordinate on responsible oversight and use of artificial intelligence tools, experts said Tuesday. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Tech…
VA puts Oracle Cerner on a short leash in $10B health records contract
The agency extended the contract for its EHR provider by one year, and put performance conditions in place. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: VA puts Oracle Cerner on a short leash…
Labor Department tests new identity options for accessing unemployment benefits
The Labor Department plans to cover initial costs for digital and in-person identity proofing offerings for states to use in the unemployment system. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Labor Department tests…
Hey, Congress—if you’re looking to cut spending, go after wasteful software contracts
Legacy software companies have spammed federal agencies with outdated, costly and ridiculously complex software assets that impede actual IT modernization. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Hey, Congress—if you’re looking to cut…
FCW Insider Chat: Defense Tech
Fed100 winners Caroline Bean of DISA’s Joint Enterprise Services Directorate and Air Force Chief Experience Officer Colt Whittall join the podcast to talk about their work. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article:…
VA seeks cyber operations help
The Department of Veterans Affairs is looking for capabilities ranging from cyber incident response and cloud threat detection to insider threat analysis to support its security operations center in a new market research request. This article has been indexed from…
Lawmakers propose training program for federal officials on AI risks and rewards
The AI Leadership Training Act seeks to ensure that federal workforce leadership has the necessary skills and training to implement AI into their organizations. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Lawmakers propose…
U.S. military now has voice-controlled bug drones
And next year, they might talk back. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: U.S. military now has voice-controlled bug drones
Lawmakers tell Biden they are ‘extremely concerned’ about critical vacant cyber role
The Office of the National Cyber Director has not had a Senate-confirmed director since former Director Chris Inglis left the post nearly three months ago, just prior to the release of the national cyber strategy. This article has been indexed…
Republicans unemployment fraud bill passes House, gets Senate version
The bill’s passage in the House fell one day after the indictment of one of its cosponsors – Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) – for unemployment fraud. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article:…
Is federal financial management stuck in the 20th century?
More than three decades after legislation codifying the role of the chief financial officer was passed into law, functions like budget authority, cost and performance data and many other CFO-related functions are often spread out among different agency officials. This…
DOD plans free software tools to support cyber compliance by small biz
The Department of Defense wants to bolster the number of small contractors it does business with, so it’s planning to debut a series of free software tools to make it easier to work with industry. This article has been indexed…
NIST updates cyber guidance for contractors handling sensitive data
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is accepting comments on the revised document through July 14. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: NIST updates cyber guidance for contractors handling sensitive data
A classified cloud is headed to the Indo-Pacific
It’s part of DISA’s effort to bring continental-U.S.-level computing resources to U.S. military forces around the world. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: A classified cloud is headed to the Indo-Pacific
CISA is growing up, CIO says
CISA’s Bob Costello talks top priorities, challenges and growing pains and progress for a CIO office in a relatively young federal agency. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: CISA is growing up,…
What’s going on with DHS’ enterprise cloud plan?
The Department of Homeland Security teased its plan for a 10-year enterprise cloud contract in the fall and then went relatively quiet. Based on previous cloud procurements, that could be a good thing. This article has been indexed from FCW…
Bipartisan group looks to fix ‘hopelessly obsolete’ classification system
Legislation is aimed at reducing over-classification and improving the handling of secrets. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Bipartisan group looks to fix ‘hopelessly obsolete’ classification system
Turning a page
Steve Kelman reflects on his impending retirement. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Turning a page
Senate confirms Biden’s pick to lead NARA
Colleen Shogan will now lead the National Archives and Records Administration. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Senate confirms Biden’s pick to lead NARA
Tech subcommittee chairwoman plans MGT Act rewrite
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) said at a hearing that the congressionally mandated revolving fund for tech upgrades is “a tool that needs sharpening.” This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Tech subcommittee chairwoman…
Lawmakers tackle VA pharmacy tech woes at hearing
The new commercial health record in use at five sites requires time-consuming workarounds that are taxing resources and depleting morale. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Lawmakers tackle VA pharmacy tech woes…
It’s official: No more COVID vaccine mandate for federal workers and contractors
The move comes just days before the end of the public health emergency for COVID, and had been expected. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: It’s official: No more COVID vaccine mandate…
NARA has a plan to tackle its backlog, and its inspector general has thoughts
The inspector general of the National Archives and Records Administration wants the agency to consider not making veterans submit requests for records at all. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: NARA has…
DHS wants software to manage biometrics system requirements
The department is asking for market research on new tools that can help it manage, define and engineer multiple systems requirements across its biometrics identity system. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article:…
GSA tools flag diverse suppliers for procurement officials
Two new online tools give agency buyers a look at diverse vendors and reports on access by new entrants to the federal market. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: GSA tools flag…
GSA tools flags diverse suppliers for procurement officials
Two new online tools give agency buyers a look at diverse vendors and reports on access by new entrants to the federal market. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: GSA tools flags…
FCW Insider Chat: Cyber and Tech Policy
Technology Modernization Fund Executive Director Raylene Yung and Christian Hoehner of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee join the podcast to talk TMF, FedRamp Authorization and more. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original…
Energy Department’s cybersecurity program features critical weaknesses, report says
The Department of Energy is suffering from significant issues surrounding identity and access management, in addition to dozens of other concerns detailed in a new inspector general’s report. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the…
Biden will veto Republican-led clawback of unemployment funding, White House says
The Office of Management and Budget says that the president would veto a Republican proposal to rescind American Rescue Plan Act funding for unemployment if passed by Congress. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the…
Army wants help with safeguarding datasets for AI use
The military service is preparing for a report on how to secure the datasets used with the emerging technologies and called for a range of collaboration in a new request. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content…
NITAAC extends CIO-SP3 contracts amid protests of follow-on vehicle
The extension is intended to give NIH’s governmentwide acquisition program enough time to work through more than 100 remaining active bid protests against the 10-year, $50 billion CIO-SP4 contract vehicle. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content…
The Pentagon wants to peer inside its cloud providers’ infrastructure
Recent leaks have the CIO’s office contemplating red teams and more IP scanning. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: The Pentagon wants to peer inside its cloud providers’ infrastructure
DISA wants to take Thunderdome pilot to full production in ’30 to 60 days,’ director says
Lt. Gen. Robert Skinner said following the successful test of the zero trust architecture prototype, the Defense Department’s information technology agency is working on an acquisition plan to scale the program. This article has been indexed from FCW – All…
Pentagon CIO warns against pause in AI development
John Sherman warned that a pause in U.S. development of AI tools and research could potentially give overseas adversaries an upper hand. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Pentagon CIO warns against…
Policing the wild frontiers of digital communications
Federal agencies need the right policies and the right tech to preserve employee texts, chats and instant messages. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Policing the wild frontiers of digital communications
OMB preps guidance on AI in government
The White House hosted top tech CEOs on Thursday, and announced new measures meant to address AI—including coming draft guidance around the use of AI in government agencies. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the…
DOD CIO touts a ‘pipeline’ of JWCC task orders and future zero trust options
Pentagon CIO John Sherman said the new Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability contract will be part of a “choose your own adventure” strategy for zero trust adoption in the Defense Department. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content…
Pentagon network chiefs are putting automation to work
Tireless cyber tools can patrol parts of DOD’s networks, tools, and applications where hackers like to hide. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Pentagon network chiefs are putting automation to work