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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Defense Leads Balance Legacy, Innovation in Move to Zero Trust
National security officials emphasize cultural change, collaboration and incremental progress in zero trust implementation.
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Defense Leaders Harness AI to Accelerate Innovation
Defense leaders are creating new pathways to scale emerging technologies like AI, enabling faster innovation and empowering end users.
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DOD Acting CIO: JWCC is First Step in Multi-Cloud Environment
Leslie Beavers discussed next steps with JWCC, zero trust, workforce and software development amid an evolving Mission Partner Environment.
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Former DOD CIO Analyzes Trump’s Approach to Tech, Workforce
John Sherman shares how recent legislation from the second Trump administration shifts government’s role in technology, defense and the federal workforce.
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Musk’s DOGE Reforms Redefine Federal Tech Recruiting
Former government and industry leaders debate whether Elon Musk’s involvement in federal workforce reforms will attract or deter tech talent.
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Trump’s Order Puts Musk at Helm of Federal Workforce Overhaul
The president's new DOGE executive order aims to downsize government and reshape federal workforce under Musk’s leadership.
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How Will the Trump Administration Handle Quantum Policy?
Tech leaders are calling on the new administration to revisit quantum efforts as the president develops new visions for technology.
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AFCEA West: How Academics are Helping DOD Innovate
Naval Postgraduate School leader highlighted how academics partnering with the Defense Innovation Unit impact national security challenges.
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AFCEA West: Boosting Defense Cyber Talent Helps All of Government
DOD’s Mark Gorak DOD’s hiring and retention progress and discussed his priorities for 2025.
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AI FedLab
The AI FedLab covered key topics like generative AI, trustworthy AI, data privacy, risk management, cybersecurity, governance and more at interactive roundtable sessions.
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Biden Signs New Tech Executive Orders Before Departing Office
Joe Biden signed two new executive orders this week promoting future cyber and AI priorities before Donald Trump takes office Monday.
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Trump Nominees Enter Senate Confirmation Hearings This Week
Donald Trump’s cabinet picks will begin Senate hearings this week. This includes VA's Doug Collins and others shaping future IT priorities.
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