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The 3 musts of a robust federal telework future

Permanent hybrid environments will require agencies to give teleworkers capabilities identical to what they have in the office. Here are the three critical requirements to make that possible.

Technology

DHS expands zero trust without adding end user challenges

The Department of Homeland Security said it used cloud technologies and the security tools to maximize the capability of teleworkers and field workers even before the pandemic.

Technology

EPA wants digitization and enterprise solutions for a hybrid workforce post-pandemic

EPA Chief Information Officer Vaughn Noga expects the agency to move toward a hybrid model, and how well his office can serve both office workers and remote workers will be the measure for success.

Technology

State Department shifting power to the end user as telework stays mainstream

Despite the scattered arrangement of State Department employees around the world, going to a remote and hybrid work environment during the pandemic was less challenging than IT officials expected.

Top National Archives official eyes ‘dominant digital future’

Archivist of the United States Colleen Shogan also discusses AI at the National Archives and responds to a critical Wall Street Journal report.

Artificial Intelligence
CMMC requirements demand innovative approaches to securing CUI

Reducing the complexity and cost of CUI security is essential to supporting small businesses crucial to defense innovation.

Commentary
National security will require a continuing supply of national security talent

“Our idea for this program, the Future Strategist program, is really to help students get involved in national security, broadly understood,” said Jeff Rogg.

Workforce
What’s behind a software development strategy at the Agriculture Department

“With Low-code, no-code it’s no different than your standard traditional coding. You still have the ability to scan the code, said Jerry Hingtgen.

Workforce
TMF Board fine tunes criteria as funding becomes tighter

Larry Bafundo, the executive director of the TMF, said competitive proposals must include at least some repayment options and have measurable value.

IT Modernization
NSA goes live with ‘Hybrid Compute Initiative’

A top NSA official says the goal of the initiative is about finding “the right compute solution for each mission, the right option for every distinct problem.”

Cloud Computing
CISA issues warning to feds about large-scale spear phishing campaign by a foreign actor

In a new alert issued late yesterday, CISA said the adversaries are often posing as a trusted entity.

Federal Newscast
Rethinking continuous risk metrics to fortify federal cybersecurity

Public trust hinges on the resilience of critical infrastructure and government agencies against cyber threats.

Commentary