Workforce
Just as critical as the modern technology that keeps the government running are the people behind it. The federal government employs over 2 million people who deliver a wide range of essential services to the American public. As agency CIOs navigate new technologies and processes, they will also be responsible for upskilling and reskilling the workforce. Agencies will need to find new ways to empower their workforce to tackle emerging cyberthreats, use advanced technology and understand the policies surrounding them.
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Iran Strikes Showcase American AI, Drone and Cyber Advances
Operations in the Middle East highlight the Pentagon’s push for AI-enabled warfare, autonomous drones and integrated cyber operations.
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Federal AI Series: Training and the Workforce
Zscaler’s Chad Tetreault explained how federal agencies can train their workforce for AI, from prompt-based learning to simulation-driven leadership tools.
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Humanizing Cybersecurity Through a ‘Safer Shift’
Cybersecurity isn’t just tech. Safer Shift’s Tiziana Barrow shares how storytelling can make digital safety intuitive and human.
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National Cyber Strategy Moves Beyond Reactive Cyber Defense
National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross said the strategy prioritizes deterrence, infrastructure security and faster information sharing.
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AI's Impact on Warfighting Starts With Logistics
CIO Adarryl Roberts discussed how a connected enterprise framework for AI is helping transform supply chain operations and improve readiness.
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New OPM Database is First Step for Federal HR Modernization
OPM launched FWD, replacing FedScope with a more transparent, user-friendly platform featuring interactive workforce data.
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War Department Advances Zero Trust to Meet 2027 Deadline
Officials detailed efforts to strengthen zero trust, improve cyber resiliency and accelerate secure innovation ahead of the fiscal 2027 federal deadline.
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New DOL Framework Prepares Workers for Human-AI Collaboration
DOL's AI Literacy Framework encourages organizations to tailor AI skills training, emphasizing human-centered approaches.
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VA Launches Tech Pilot Portfolio to Accelerate Modernization
The Department of Veterans Affairs launched technology pilots to accelerate modernization by testing tools that enhance veterans services.
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Why Federal Experience Matters After Leaving Government
Jose Arrieta, former HHS CIO, discusses how federal civil servants can carry their high-stakes experience and resilience into careers beyond public service.
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The Value of ‘Pause, Breathe, Summarize’ in Cyber Leadership
A simple framework for clarity when everything feels urgent.
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DOW Shifts Cyber Workforce Strategy Toward Skills-Based Model
Framework shifts Navy and broader DOW cyber talent development toward task‑based roles, real‑time readiness and agile hiring.
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