Ideas
How to Really Fix COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Scheduling
The traditional vaccine sign-up model does not work when the demand for vaccines far exceeds supply.
Ideas
How China’s Digital Silk Road Is Leading Countries Away from the United States
Beijing is using technology products, markets, and training to secure influence with U.S. security partners, a IISS report finds.
Digital Government
Democratic Lawmakers Call Out TV Companies Over Misinformation Spread
The pair asked cable, satellite and streaming TV companies about conspiracy-related content ahead of a Feb. 24 hearing.
Cybersecurity
Hacking Campaign Fuels Calls for Information Sharing Mandate
Senators weigh potential protections from liability for incident reports amid concerns about cyber hygiene.
Digital Government
Microsoft President Calls for Bid Protest Reforms
As the company awaits a decision on the embattled JEDI contract, its president told senators the contract-dispute process could use streamlining.
Podcasts
Critical Update: Who’s Afraid of EMPs?
Electromagnetic pulses are frequently boogeymen in pop culture but the federal government takes real steps to prepare for them.
Ideas
3 Ways Companies Could Offer More Father-Friendly Policies that Will Help Women
One of the biggest problems in contemporary policies aimed at gender equality in the workplace is that they leave out men.
Cybersecurity
SolarWinds CEO Recommends Liability Protections for Sharing Information about Incidents
The new CEO had a couple of other asks for Congress too.
Digital Government
Veterans Affairs Rolls Out Ethics Framework for Guarding Vets’ Data
The agency aims to set expectations around who can manage, view and access veteran data.
Modernization
Lawmakers Call for Federal Program to Upgrade Unemployment Systems
Many people filing for unemployment during the pandemic have experienced long delays. Subpar technology is one of the factors commonly blamed for problems.
Cybersecurity
CISA Chief Says the Agency’s Global Initiative Is to Support the State Department
International cybersecurity work of both the State and Homeland Security departments will rely on support from Congress.
Cybersecurity
Marine Corps Looks for Insider Threat Monitoring Capability
And another Marine Corps application addressing a specific kind of insider threat—suicidal ideation—will be established as a system of records.
Ideas
The Need for Internet Interstate Infrastructure
The U.S. needs a digital infrastructure plan today in much the same way that it required a physical infrastructure plan in the 1950s.
Ideas
Americans Still Need a Lifeline Despite Trillions in Coronavirus Aid
About two-thirds of families that suffered job losses or reduced wages during the pandemic still reported facing serious financial hardship.
Cybersecurity
FCC Approves Proposal to Increase Eligibility Under Supply Chain Order
The agency’s acting chief has reached out to interagency partners and wants to create a team dedicated to network security issues.
Digital Government
Federal Agencies Respond to the Severe Arctic Blast
Millions are without power due to the extreme freeze.
Modernization
Census Bureau Opts for Small Business to Support Digital Communication Strategy
The bureau is planning a virtual industry day ahead of the release of a formal request for proposals.
Artificial Intelligence
How NSF and Amazon Are Collectively Tackling Artificial Intelligence-Based Bias
An agency official shared an update on the Program on Fairness in AI.
Cybersecurity
White House Plans Executive Action in Response to Hack Involving SolarWinds
The official leading the effort said changes are necessary to allow information sharing within the federal government.
Cybersecurity
Despite Security Concerns, Online Voting Advances
Online voting is likely to become more popular as technology improves and as election officials seek ways to expand access to the ballot. But security experts warn of hacking threats.
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