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.
Defense
Above Ukraine, a Cold War Spy Plane Is Finally Tracking a Russian Invasion
Air Force officials had already started retiring 30-year-old E-8C JSTARS.
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