Artificial Intelligence
Biden Calls for 'United Response' to Emerging Tech, Cyber Warfare in U.N. Speech
“It’s up to all of us to determine whether these technologies are a force to empower people or to deepen repression,” he said.
Cybersecurity
Union Supports Revised Civilian Cyber Reserve Program
But the American Federation of Government Employees is still adamantly against the creation of a civilian National Digital Reserve Corps.
Digital Government
Survey: 58% of Government Employees Support Vaccine Mandates
But 11% of government employees said they would strongly consider leaving their jobs if forced to vaccinate.
Cybersecurity
Agencies Seek Comments on Supply Chain Security of Critical Software
The Commerce and Homeland Security departments want details about the information and communications technology industry’s cybersecurity practices and gaps in manufacturing.
Emerging Tech
Bill Would Direct NASA to Design Next-Generation Spacesuits
If passed, the work would unfold in Texas.
Cybersecurity
Auditors, Contractors Hang in the Balance as Defense Overhauls Cybersecurity Certification Program
The Defense Department has not ruled out a return to allowing companies to ‘self-attest’ their security posture.
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Digital Government
VA Can’t Locate $700K Worth of Satellite Phones
For decades, Veterans Affairs employees have had trouble finding emergency communications devices when they’re needed most.
Cybersecurity
Watchdog: CISA Needs to Update Plans to Protect Critical Infrastructure
The Department of Homeland Security Inspector General report on dam security found a lack of coordination among agency teams.
Ideas
GPS Lessons from Before 9/11 Still Endanger the U.S.
“Public policy must ensure, primarily, that safety is maintained even in the event of loss of GPS,” officials wrote in the 2001 Volpe Report.
Cybersecurity
Biden Launches Trilateral Indo-Pacific Partnership to Fuse Cyber Capabilities
The allied trio will also work on getting Australia a nuclear-powered submarine.
Cybersecurity
Union Wants Civilian Cyber Reserve Proposal Dropped from Defense Bill
The American Federation of Government Employees says private-sector stake in the provision is based on companies seeking a competitive advantage.
Modernization
Federal CIO: Diversity, Accessibility Are Key to Improving Customer Experience
A diverse workforce and focus on accessibility will be central to administration’s efforts to improve customer experience.
Cybersecurity
House Homeland Security Committee Approves $865 Million for CISA
The largest chunk of funds would go toward implementing a May 12 executive order focused on cybersecurity.
Emerging Tech
It’s Time to Develop a Global Space Traffic Management System, White House Adviser Says
As activity in space increases, so do near-misses.
Ideas
We Cannot Afford to Wait to Bolster Maritime Cybersecurity
Maritime ransomware attacks are on the rise.
Cybersecurity
FBI Official: Russia Is Not Cooperating with U.S. Against Ransomware Threat
Administration officials promised consequences after a meeting between presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin.
Digital Government
OPM Sees Eye-to-Eye With Outside Experts on Its Future Role in Governmentwide Personnel Policy
The federal government’s human resources agency said it is incorporating many of the ideas proposed by the National Academy of Public Administration in its upcoming strategic plan, but some will require funding increases and congressional action.
Cybersecurity
CISA Brings in Former Obama Official as Chief of Staff
Agency leadership stressed Kiersten Todt’s experience working with the private sector.
Policy
Big Tech Under Scrutiny as White House Looks to Align Policy Approach with Europe
Lawmakers are also trying to beef up resources for domestic privacy and cybersecurity enforcement at an emboldened Federal Trade Commission.
Digital Government
White House Makes Major Updates to Customer Experience Guidance
Equity, a Biden administration priority, has been included in the government’s expanded definition of customer experience.
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