Digital Government
Quantum lag: Experts fret that the U.S. risks falling behind in computing power
Quantum computing could upend current cryptography standards, and experts are urging government to take an interest in the technology as it develops.
People
White House hosts summit on future of workforce
Federal employee unions weren't invited as private sector and federal HR leaders gathered in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building to talk about automation and retraining.
Cybersecurity
Should government expand its ID proofing role?
There's momentum in the public and private sectors behind an idea to expand government's role in validating digital identities.
People
Congressional opposition to federal pay freeze mounts
A group of 182 lawmakers are opposing President Trump's plan to freeze pay for civilian federal employees.
Cybersecurity
Russian hacker accused of historic data theft will face trial in U.S.
The prolific Russian hacker accused of participating in the largest theft of customer data from an American financial institution has been arrested, extradited and will face trial in the United States.
People
GAO: Data-driven management is stuck in neutral
The Government Accountability Office says agencies haven't really improved on data-driven decision-making since 2013.
Cybersecurity
Warner hints at new regs for social media
Twitter's Jack Dorsey and Facebook's Sheryl Sandburg faced tough questions from lawmakers and a lot of theater during a day on Capitol Hill, but it's unclear whether oversight will yield new laws or regs.
Digital Government
First-ever online census lags on tech issues
Plans for a first-ever online census are lagging on IT readiness, a government watchdog says, and there's still work to do securing systems and data.
People
Trump freezes federal pay for 2019
Consistent with his fiscal year 2019 budget proposal, President Donald Trump announced plans to freeze federal pay. But Congress will have the final say over whether feds get a pay raise.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers seek answers on security application release by USPS
Two Democrats on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee want details on how a former CIA officer's federal security clearance application ended up in the hands of a political action committee.
People
Trump's Twitter blocks raise constitutional questions
After a federal judge found that official government Twitter accounts may be violating free speech by blocking users, President Trump has unblocked some accounts.
Modernization
Why modernizing human capital systems is so hard
Treasury, DOD and others are working to modernize talent management, but budgetary, cultural and political challenges complicate their progress.
People
Ruling on union activity is big, but far from the final word
Although a federal district court invalidated a range of provisions regarding union activities across a trio of executive orders, the aftermath of the ruling at the agency level remains unclear.
Modernization
GSA elevates Mr. FedRAMP
The program management office within the General Services Administration handling cloud security is undergoing a leadership shuffle.
People
Trump's pick to advise on science and tech faces the Senate
The president's pick to advise on science and tech named research, education and workforce development and public-private partnerships as top priorities.
People
Are hiring authorities helping agencies?
The Office of Personnel Management found that HR officials say special hiring authorities are used differently across agencies, and some may be unknown to hiring managers.
People
Are federal agencies doing enough with social media?
Despite federal agencies' increasing use of social media use, many employees believe their organizations could improve.
Modernization
White House previews tech, modernization updates
White House tech officials previewed coming personnel and modernization updates, including a new leader for a high-profile tech shop and the second round of Technology Modernization Fund awards.
Modernization
FAA explores shifting its network to FISMA high
The Federal Aviation Administration is exploring an upgrade to the information security categorization of IT systems as part of air traffic control modernization.
Acquisition
Budget uncertainty is routine. What makes 2018 different?
Continuing resolutions and funding uncertainty have been the "new normal" for years, but experts at the Professional Services Council say that this year presents new challenges.
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