Workforce
What Motivates Remote Workers to Protect IT Assets?
Researchers found that fear of what could go wrong is the primary driver in getting remote workers to protect IT systems.
Tech
From Microfilm to Digital Archives: How NARA Modernizes
Nextgov Senior editor Aaron Boyd speaks to NARA Chief Innovation Officer Pamela Wright, about how the agency is modernizing.
Workforce
Lawmakers Propose a Federal Reserve Corps for Digital Talent
The bipartisan legislation seeks to address the government’s tech and cyber needs by enabling industry professionals to bring their skills and experience to the federal level.
Oversight
Interior’s Cyber Practices Allow for Easily Crackable Passwords, Watchdog Finds
An OIG investigation found that the Interior Department has not fully implemented multifactor authentication and that its “outdated and ineffective” password requirements leave employees’ accounts vulnerable to exploitation.
Workforce
National Science Foundation Spearheads New Funding to Improve Diversity in AI Workforce
In collaboration with six other federal groups, the NSF will focus on expanding minority-serving university offerings in artificial intelligence and machine learning education.
Oversight
CDC Wants Real-time Data on COVID, Flu Vaccine Effectiveness
The public health agency aims to increase its use of real-time data to track the effectiveness of respiratory vaccines and is looking for possible vendor solutions.
Tech
Changing Government Engagement in 2023
Four trends are showing improvements in the daily work of government employees.
Workforce
How Social Media Can Come Back to Bite You During the Security Clearance Process
Lindy Kyzer joins the podcast to discuss networks like Twitter and Tiktok relates to the continuous vetting of employees working for the federal government.
Tech
Electronic Records Deadline Officially Punted to 2024
The extension was first announced in an October meeting of federal records officers.
Management
National Cyber Director Chris Inglis Reportedly Set to Retire in the Coming Months
The first national cyber director has been shepherding the White House’s national cyber strategy with the help of industry professionals and cybersecurity experts.
Tech
Omnibus Funding Bill Includes $50M for the Technology Modernization Fund, $90M for the Citizen Services Fund
Funding levels for the tech modernization vehicles fell short of Biden administration requests.
Tech
Omnibus Spending Bill Includes a Ban of TikTok on Government Devices
Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., told FCW on Monday that Congress might have more work to do regarding national security implications of the popular video-sharing app TikTok in the next session of Congress.
Defense
Let’s Make It Easier to Share Top-Secret Data With Allies, Intel Leader Says
The Defense Intelligence Agency’s CIO wants to expand collaborative workspaces—and resist the urge to mark everything NOFORN.
Tech
Lawmakers Intro Bill to Ban TikTok in U.S.
TikTok poses a national security threat, according to lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle.
Tech
More States Move to Ban TikTok From Government Devices
Maryland joined South Dakota in announcing a ban on state employees or agencies from using the app on government-issued devices, while South Carolina asked for it to be blocked.
Defense
Gillibrand Ditches Military-Services Style Cyber Academy Idea for DOD Scholarship Program in NDAA
The new plan proposed by the New York senator would offer cyber scholarships to students at colleges and universities, followed by DOD service.
Tech
More Likes Up the Chance People Believe Fake News
New research digs into how the social part of social media can affect what people think about fake news stories.
Management
For Federal Customer Service to Work, Congress, the White House and Agencies Need 'Fundamental' Change, Report Says
A new report from the Partnership for Public Service and Accenture Federal Services outlines the systemic barriers to customer experience, and the collaboration between Congress and the executive branch needed to address them.
Management
GovExec Daily: Learning from Elon Musk's Twitter Management Mistakes
TalenTrust's Kathleen Quinn Votaw joins the podcast to discuss leadership lessons from the Twitter takeover.
Tech