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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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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Proposed DOGE Reforms Target Technology, Efficiency
The proposed Department of Government Efficiency eyes technology and strategic investments to make government more effective.
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HUD’s New CIO Focuses on AI, Zero Trust
HUD's new CIO Sairah Ijaz is focusing on implementing artificial intelligence and zero trust to mature and secure the agency's IT framework.
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A Tech Perspective on Jimmy Carter’s Legacy
The late former president championed policies that set the stage for evolving innovations across tech, energy and digital equity.
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Defense Tech Developments to Watch in 2025
The new Fulcrum strategy sets up the Defense Department to shore up AI, zero trust and the workforce.
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DOD Shifts Cyber Workforce Strategy to Prioritize Skills Over Pedigree
Defense officials and experts say that hiring and maintaining cyber talent is critical to national security.
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