FITARA 9.0 Marks Progress in Empowering Tech Leaders
Since the last edition of the FITARA scorecard, DHS and NASA have remarkably risen from the bottom according to the public release on Wednesday.
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3 Workforce Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2020
As the season approaches for year-past reflections on progress and growth, the annual federal Chief Human Capital Officers (CHCO) Council public meeting forecasted a year ahead with room to grow in fostering a merit-based, nationally representative workforce.
Identity and Access Management in the Federal Government Today
Identity and access management (IAM) is not just about doing security to comply with government requirements. Instead, it’s a means to ensure the consistency and trustworthiness of government services, especially as digital options expand.
Playing the Cybersecurity Game With IT Controls
IT controls consist of the procedures and policies that help ensure that technologies are being used for their intended purposes in a reasonable manner.
GSA to Launch AI Community of Practice & Center of Excellence
The hope is the community will feed into a larger initiative, aimed at embedding AI professionals within agencies to help improve services to the public.
Understanding and Managing Disparate Data in Government
An integrated long-term data retention strategy is key to supporting effective decision-making about the workforce, budget, security and other areas.
Exclusive: DLA Releases Update on First Data & Analytics Strategy, Promising Cloud and Emerging Tech Investments
This month, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) released a foundational data and analytics document that will direct data governance, acquisition strategies and the incorporation of emerging technologies for the military’s combat logistics branch.
What on Earth is the Cyberspace Solarium Commission?
Congress mandated the new commission to protect U.S. cybersecurity by learning from America’s Cold War strategy for the Soviet Union.
Mastering the Politics of Government Work
The nature of public sector work is politics, both with a “big P” and “small p.” Navigating the bureaucratic waters of government requires political savvy.
The Government’s New Approach to a Storied Research Tradition
The PIF program is also a chance for the government to educate the private sector and public about the importance of federal research, which has spawned watershed technologies.