SSA says it will offer data matches to government benefit programs
SSA says it will offer data matches to government benefit programs
Cybersecurity
GAO identifies new infosec deficiencies in IRS system controls
The watchdog's annual audit of the agency turned up new recommendations on system access controls and security configurations, alongside a limited release report and previous recommendations.
Acquisition
CIO-SP4 protests move toward final decision
No action appears likely to resolve the 130-plus protests involving this $50 billion IT vehicle, which indicates the Government Accountability Office will decide on the contract's next steps.
Congress
Does Congress need a chief data officer?
A new joint resolution would establish a bipartisan commission to look at what legislators need in terms of data, evidence and professional capacity.
Sponsor Content
Modernized Apps Need Secure Support
Software supply chain protections can help defend agency systems.
Cybersecurity
DHS' cyber agency seeks small biz support for strategic planning
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has set a date to explain its changes to a management consulting services contract.
Congress
House passes bill to permanently authorize VA’s tech training program
VA’s VET-TEC pilot ran out of funding last month, but lawmakers in the House and Senate are moving to permanently authorize the technology education program.
News
Combining FCW and Nextgov: A Note to Our Readers
We are merging our publications to better serve the federal technology community.
Defense
Space Force will look at how to hack targets from space
“We're laying the groundwork for starting to figure that,” said the leader of Space Operations Command.
Workforce
Debt ceiling furloughs are unconstitutional, union will argue before court next week
The lawsuit seeks to force the Biden administration to take unilateral action to avoid a default.
Digital Government
FDA seeks industry support to develop standardized data ‘supersets’
The Food and Drug Administration is set to launch new pilot projects that aim to improve data interoperability and analysis across the public health community.
Sponsor Content
How the DOD is Modernizing Data Management
Inefficient tools are being replaced by enterprise cloud capabilities and joint information solutions that can better support the warfighter.
Digital Government
DHS wants answers on how well digital identity systems work
The Science and Technology Directorate is moving forward with another round of testing for its remote identity validation technology demonstration.
Acquisition
DOJ tees up infrastructure program management recompete
The Justice Department is conducting market research for a potential $75 million recompete contract to provide enterprise infrastructure services support within the CIO's office.
Defense
DOD aims to leverage AI and automation in records management
The Defense Department wants to harness the powers of emerging technology to reduce user burden and enhance enterprisewide records management processes, according to a plan the agency released this week.
Commentary
The hidden key to stopping public sector fraud
Government agencies already have access to the tools they need to thwart ripoffs of public benefits programs.
IT Modernization
FCW Insider Chat: The top winners of the Fed100
The fifth and final episode of the FCW Insider Chat podcast highlights the work of the top three winners of this year’s Federal 100, the original and most prestigious awards program for the federal IT community.
Workforce
FBI and CIA combat cyber talent shortage with new hiring methods
Officials at the intelligence and law enforcement agencies say they’re facing the national cyber talent shortage head-on, from implementing a new approach to hiring top cyber talent to new training programs and incentives.
Congress
Carper says he won’t run for fifth Senate term
The Delaware senator has been active in the federal tech space for years, earning a Fed 100 award in the process.
Commentary
From Harvard to Ukraine
Steve Kelman catches up with a former student whose work has taken him to the front lines of U.S. efforts to curb nuclear proliferation.
Digital Government
Lawmakers have questions about online passport renewal
Members of Congress are hearing it from constituents on long waits to renew passports and want more info about an online option.
Cybersecurity