Tech

How Much Damage Could a Russian Cyberattack Do in the U.S?

Russian information warriors have the capacity to damage critical infrastructure systems.

Tech

Ukraine Conflict Brings Cybersecurity Risks to U.S. Homes, Businesses

Russia’s cyberattack capabilities can be applied to U.S. targets, including regular Americans’ homes and businesses.

Tech

IRS Will Pivot to GSA's Login.gov After this Tax Season

The tax agency is modifying its use of the ID.me identity proofing service for the current tax season, but plans to switch to the federal government's homegrown solution after the 2022 filing deadline.

Workforce

GovExec Daily: Remote Work Trends That Federal Employees Should Know

GitLab's Bob Stevens joins the podcast to discuss how feds can telework more securely.

Tech

Vista Modernization Still a Priority at VA, but Funding Is a Question

Two instances of the homegrown electronic health record have been moved to the cloud as part of a pilot project, but it's not clear if funding or support exists for more cloud migration as VA transitions to a commercial electronic health record.

Tech

Agencies Need to Measure Improvements to Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity, Report Says

Federal agencies tasked with critical infrastructure risk management aren't measuring improvements made by the adoption of new guidelines, according to a watchdog report.

Tech

Agencies Shouldn't Use Facial Recognition for ID Verification, Groups Say

More than 45 organizations signed onto a letter asking government agencies to stop their use of ID.me or any facial recognition for identity verification, and Senate Democrats are also still asking questions.

Tech

Your Sense of Privacy Evolved Over Millennia – that Puts You at Risk Today but Could Improve Technology Tomorrow

You have a finely honed sense of privacy in the physical world. But the sights and sounds you encounter online don’t help you detect risks and can even lull you into a false sense of security.

Tech

GovExec Daily: Securing FEMA Networks

Dr. Gregory Edwards, FEMA’s Chief Information Security Officer, joins the podcast to discuss innovation and technology at his agency.

Tech

Login.gov is Looking for a Director

The General Services Administration wants a leader for its homegrown identity management service as it looks to deploy a $187 million Technology Modernization Fund investment.

Defense

The Near Future of Military Autonomy Isn’t Robotanks, It's ‘Microservices’

Instead of commanding killer robots, most troops will get helping hands from things like driving assistance software.

Tech

Selfies Are Now Optional for ID.me Verification

The company's government customers can now verify users without using automated facial recognition technology.

Defense

Mike Bloomberg Named Chair of Defense Innovation Board

The former New York City mayor and billionaire replaces Mark Sirangelo.

Tech

Paying for the Shift to Zero Trust

The National Security Agency has been working with the Pentagon's CIO to understand how agencies might be able to fund their journeys to zero trust.

Tech

Agencies Are Tapping a Facial Recognition Company to Prove You’re You. That Raises Concerns about Privacy, Accuracy and Fairness

Federal and state governments are turning to a facial recognition company to ensure that people accessing services are who they say they are. The move promises to cut down on fraud, but at what cost?

Workforce

A New NAPA Report Backs a Shift in Leadership for Cyber Workforce Development

A new study from the National Academy of Public Administration recommends that the newly established Office of the National Cyber Director develop and implement a coordinated, multi-sector strategy for the cybersecurity workforce, which faces chronic workforce shortages.

Tech

Army Materiel Command is Looking to Advanced Manufacturing to Improve Readiness

Army Materiel Command is planning to implement advanced manufacturing techniques from the depots to the battlespace to help produce parts where needed.

Oversight

The SEC Looks to Expand Cyber Coverage

The Securities and Exchange Commission is taking a new look at how it asks publicly traded companies to disclose cybersecurity risks.

Workforce

Diversity and the Cyber Workforce

Data shows that the federal cybersecurity workforce is less diverse than the government overall, but addressing the disparity will take more than hiring more diverse employees, say DEIA experts and federal tech executives.