5 Steps for Using GIS to Combat COVID-19
In what ways is GIS being used to combat the coronavirus spread? Esri’s Chief Medical Officer outlined five steps GIS responders can take.
Policy
Reducing the Administrative Burden for Federal Grants
University research is a big business. But federally imposed administrative requirements divert researchers to focus on non-value-added activities.
Scooters, Begone or Be Regulated With GIS
Nashville is one of many metropolitan municipalities looking to manage the influx of micromobility — that is, scooters. These vehicles and others like it have cropped up almost overnight with city officials scrambling to regulate them.
What the President’s 2021 Budget Means for Feds
There’s plenty in the budget that could affect employees — from changes to federal hiring and firing practices to emerging tech that’s reshaping the workforce.
Beat the Bots: GSA Seeks Input on Fighting Fake Comments
With campaigns of mass and fake comments plaguing public feedback mechanisms for regulatory agencies, GSA seeks public input on potential solutions.
TIC 3.0: Trusted Internet Connections With Zero Trust
The updated Trusted Internet Connection (TIC) 3.0 policy keeps up with the modern needs that agencies have to connect to their digital working environments faster and more securely.
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.
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.