Modernization
DOD’s Deputy CIO Wants to Change the Conversation on IT
Danielle Metz, leader for the information enterprise, discusses the misconceptions about the office of the CIO, the ongoing Fourth Estate Network Optimization project and the importance of software modernization.
Digital Government
Advocates Hope First Female Army Secretary Brings Change
Nominee Christine Wormuth has led strategy and policy at the highest levels. Can she lead cultural change as well?
Ideas
The Importance of Leadership Communication in a Telework Environment
Senior leaders have a responsibility to foster trust and cohesion among staff. That requires a deliberate approach.
Digital Government
Bureau of Economic Analysis on the Hunt for a New Chief Information Officer
Interested candidates have until later this month to apply.
Ideas
The Biden Administration’s Cybersecurity Roadmap
Making some changes to how the federal government buys cyber tools is one of the things the new Homeland Security secretary has mentioned.
Cybersecurity
Former DHS Secretary Details SolarWinds Hackers’ Access to His Email
Chad Wolf said the information was all unclassified but the compromise was still disturbing.
Cybersecurity
White House Names National Cyber Director, CISA Chief
The administration also announced nominees for other Homeland Security Department leaders.
Ideas
How CDOs Can Tackle the Federal Data Strategy 2021 Action Plan
Chief data officers will be making quick decisions that have far-reaching implications for their organizations.
Ideas
The Quick Morning Task Sparks Leadership Vibes
Whether you’re the boss or on your way up the ladder, “this is a tool to be more effective at work,” researchers say.
Cybersecurity
Experts Torn on Role of National Cyber Director
Former officials agree someone needs to coordinate the work of various government entities but weighed pros and cons to the position being located within the National Security Council.
Modernization
Why the Army Elevated Its Enterprise Cloud Office to Agency Status
Director Paul Puckett explained the move is a recognition that cloud computing is not a temporary project.
Ideas
Modernizing Data Sharing and Analytics Is Critical to Solving Our Nation’s Challenges
We must evolve the way we analyze and use the treasure trove of data at our disposal.
Ideas
Lessons From 30 Years of Government Reform Efforts
There’s much that newcomers to government should learn from the past.
Cybersecurity
Air Force Working on Foundational Zero Trust Activities, CIO Says
Some programs are already operating under a zero trust framework, but the enterprise as a whole still needs basic tools for things like identity, credentials and access management.
Digital Government
More Than a Dozen IG Vacancies Await Nominees from Biden
The positions are critical to ensure ethical, effective operations at a time when agencies are disbursing billions of dollars in pandemic relief.
Ideas
Practical Steps to Managing Supply Chain Risk
Like with any new agency initiative, nothing moves forward without executive sponsorship.
Digital Government
Biden’s Latest Tech Appointments
President Biden tapped former IARPA Director Jason Matheny for roles on the National Security Council and White House OSTP.
Digital Government
Biden Names Federal CIO to Lead Governmentwide Modernization Efforts
A familiar face from the U.S. Digital Service and Office of Personnel Management will serve as the next federal chief information officer.
Modernization
CIOs’ Wishlist for New Congress and Administration IT Leadership
Three department IT leaders share their top asks from the new Congress and yet-to-be-appointed federal CIO.
Digital Government
Tech Among Top Priorities for Biden’s CIA Director Pick
William Burns also said he’d look to build morale at the agency in part by speaking “truth to power.”
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