Emerging Tech
Republican Senators Question Commerce Nominee’s Commitment to Keep Up Huawei Pressure
In a letter, senators hinted at political trouble if department nominees don’t maintain trade policies restricting Huawei.
Digital Government
Dozens of Democrats Back Bill to Secure Pandemic-Centered Health Data
Their recently re-introduced legislation is meant to help boost public trust in tech-based apps.
Digital Government
Former Homeland Security Watchdog Officials Fostered ‘Divisiveness, Disorder and Dissension,’ Report Finds
The three senior employees are no longer working for the IG office.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon Wants to Upgrade the IT Supporting Its Insider Threat Program
The Defense Department wants a vendor to manage the next phase of development for the insider threat program’s central database and case management.
Digital Government
Why Federal Information Governance Is a Team Sport
The federal government needs to ensure that trust in federal data stewardship is always maintained.
Artificial Intelligence
Pentagon’s AI Center Steers International Forum to Advance Military Tech Cooperation
An official gave Nextgov a glimpse into what was discussed.
Digital Government
White House Memo Creates Chief Science Officers at Federal Agencies
The presidential memo on scientific integrity calls for new officials and an update to policies established over the last two administrations.
Cybersecurity
Official: Reciprocity Memos on DOD’s Cybersecurity Certification Program Are Ready
Prospective contractors will get credit toward the requirement for approvals by three existing public and private auditing programs.
Digital Government
IRS Appoints Chief Taxpayer Experience Officer
The IRS announced its first senior leadership position under the Taxpayer First Act.
Emerging Tech
5G in Action
Civilian and defense agencies lay the groundwork for next-generation communications.
Digital Government
CIO Roundup: Here Are the Government’s Top Tech Chiefs So Far
Most agency chief information officers are career officials so it's steady ahead but vacancies left by appointees need to be filled.
Cybersecurity
IG: DHS Lacks Effective Privacy Oversight
While the agency had six major privacy incidents, the privacy office fell short in numerous areas.
Cybersecurity
Biden’s Federal Chief Information Security Officer Brings Public and Private-Sector Experience
Chris DeRusha’s resume includes cybersecurity adviser roles at the White House, DHS and Ford Motor Company.
Policy
Biden Asks OSHA to Consider COVID-19 Workplace Safety Rules
A national order from OSHA would bring all states under the same rules, since even states with independent agencies must meet or exceed the federal standard.
Digital Government
Agencies Name Additional Biden Appointees with Tech Expertise
Federal departments continue to roll out their rosters of officials tapped by the new administration.
Digital Government
White House Directs Agencies to Revise Their Pandemic Plans
The “paramount concern is the health and safety of all federal employees, on-site contractors, and individuals interacting with the federal workforce,” OMB said.
Policy
Biden Orders Agencies to Buy More American-Made Products and Publicly Post Exemptions
The order seeks to close existing loopholes and creates a new oversight regime, including a GSA-hosted website to post waivers publicly.
Cybersecurity
CISA Shares Specs for Threat-Hunting Solution
The Cyberspace Solarium Commission is now pushing the Biden administration to require the same thing for companies serving the Defense Department.
Modernization
Former Federal CIO on the Tech Challenges the Biden Administration Faces
Vivek Kundra joins the GovExec Daily podcast to discuss the future of public sector cloud computing.
Digital Government