Cybersecurity

Survey Suggests Businesses are Overconfident About Their Security During COVID-19

Hackers and scammers are capitalizing on increased online activity during the novel coronavirus pandemic but security officials don’t seem worried.

Modernization

GSA to Partner with NIH in Centers of Excellence Initiative

One of the National Institutes of Health agencies will formulate and adopt a modernization strategy under the partnership.

Digital Government

Former FEMA Administrator Weighs in on Coronavirus Response

Craig Fugate told lawmakers that transparency from the nation’s disaster response agency will be important as hurricane season approaches.

Modernization

NASA to Host Virtual Hackathon on COVID-19 Challenges

The space agency and its partners will host a two-day hackathon on May 30-31.

Modernization

GSA Develops Human-Centered Design Buying Guide for Agencies

The buying guide assistance to federal agencies looking to improve their customer experience operations.

Emerging Tech

Survey: 4 in 5 Americans Worried Pandemic Will Encourage Government Surveillance

Many Americans oppose intrusive technologies even if they’re intended to assist in the government’s response to coronavirus.

Emerging Tech

Air Force Turns Focus to Flying Cars

A virtual conference will kick off the service’s Agility Prime initiative to operationalize flying cars.

Modernization

Judge Grants Pentagon’s Request for Corrective Action on JEDI Cloud Contract

The Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure contract could be on hold for up to four months as the Pentagon reconsiders aspects of it.

Artificial Intelligence

Pentagon Needs Tools to Test the Limits of Its Artificial Intelligence Projects

The Joint Artificial Intelligence Center seeks cutting-edge evaluation capabilities to assess what systems can and can’t effectively do.

Modernization

Pentagon IG Can’t Rule Out White House Influence on JEDI Cloud Contract

A 300-page IG investigation reveals multiple ethics violations and refusal by Defense Department General Counsel to let senior officials comment on communications with the White House.

Digital Government

Survey: Nearly Half of U.S. Employees Feeling Burnt Out

Though many Americans have lost their jobs, one in four remaining employees said COVID-19 has added stress to their lives.

Digital Government

House Bill Would Limit President’s Ability to Remove Inspectors General

The legislation comes after President Trump removed two inspectors general and verbally attacked others.

Digital Government

ODNI Directs Agencies to Be Flexible with National Security Contractors

The guidance recommends immediate contract modifications to allow some industry personnel to remain at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Emerging Tech

Pentagon Seeks Innovative Commercial Tech to Address COVID-19 Pandemic

The Air Force solicitation outlines seven mission areas it’s looking to support, including citizen welfare.

Modernization

Pentagon Attorneys Say Amazon Wants ‘Do-Over’ in JEDI Bid

The Defense Department defended its request for a four-month remand while it addresses issues raised by Amazon’s lawsuit over the multibillion-dollar cloud contract.

Digital Government

Lawmaker to White House: What About National Security Contractors?

The Trump administration needs to clarify relief guidance for defense and intelligence community contractors regarding pay and sick leave, according to Sen. Mark Warner.