Digital Government
Lawmakers Ask USDA, HUD and FCC to Cooperatively Help Expand Internet Access
Together, the agencies could make better use of data to close connectivity gaps, they argue.
Emerging Tech
Biden’s R&D Budget Proposals Look to the Future Not the Now, Experts Say
The request includes spending that could considerably impact America’s scientific enterprise—and stakeholders are feeling cautiously optimistic.
Artificial Intelligence
Deputy Defense Secretary Outlines Responsible AI Tenets in New Memo
Kathleen Hicks also designated the JAIC director to lead a working council charged with writing a responsible AI strategy.
Ideas
Overcrowded U.S. National Parks Need a Reservation System
Limiting visitors has two purposes: reducing COVID-19 risks and allowing some parks to recover from recent wildfires.
Ideas
Executive Order Hints at FedRAMP Alternatives
The order calls for modernizing the cloud-security program and opens the door for other frameworks to be used for authorization.
Modernization
Report: Nearly Half of Popular Federal Websites Fail Accessibility Tests
The report follows legislation and policy efforts undertaken by the government to improve accessibility efforts.
Cybersecurity
Why Government Needs More than Money to Fix Cybersecurity Issues
A bigger budget has its numerous benefits but it doesn’t magically scale teams or thwart threats.
Digital Government
Bipartisan Bill Would Elevate Federal Customer Experience
The legislation would also create a chief customer experience officer for the federal government.
Digital Government
Biden Budget Ups Request for Civilian Agencies’ Cybersecurity
The president’s funding proposal also puts numbers on the National Cyber Director’s Office and other priority cybersecurity areas.
Digital Government
Biden’s Pentagon Budget Request Focuses on R&D, Forward-Leaning Investments
But getting Congress on board with plans to divest in legacy platforms to fund new capabilities will be a challenge.
Digital Government
Biden Budget Boosts Federal IT Spending
The request would add another $500 million to the Technology Modernization Fund.
Digital Government
As Space Junk Multiplies, Pentagon Is Stuck Tracking It for Civilians
Private industry is launching at a pace with which the military’s space-surveillance system can’t keep up. Now lawmakers say the Commerce Department’s fix is running late.
Ideas
Body Cameras Help Monitor Police but Can Invade People's Privacy
Records laws allow many videos to end up on YouTube but few address how to deal with the personal information of those filmed.
Ideas
Preparing for the Next Pandemic
Three challenges stand out as testing our nation’s ability to counter emerging biological threats.
Ideas
Can People Vaccinated Against COVID-19 Still Spread the Coronavirus?
Vaccines help slow down the spread of an infectious disease by breaking the chain of infection.
Digital Government
Legislation Would Expand IG Subpoena Power
The bill would allow inspectors general to compel former federal officials to provide testimony for investigations.
Cybersecurity
Cryptocurrency Crackdown Won’t Stop Ransomware, CISA Official Says
Cybersecurity professionals stress the importance of proactive defense to combat the growing number of attacks.
Ideas
3 Recommendations to Scale Federal Cybersecurity
The most significant single obstacle to progress in cybersecurity is not the technical challenge or even the workforce/skills gap.
Cybersecurity
GAO to Explore the Government’s Role in Cybersecurity Insurance
The Treasury Department runs a program to insure the insurers, but there’s a limit to the backstop.
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