Inside Top Federal IT Issues in 2023

GovCast had a banner year in 2023, featuring dozens of interviews with federal IT leaders, officials and experts. We take a look back at the yearโs work around AI, zero-trust implementation and many other issues and topics facing all IT staffs throughout government.
On this year-end episode of GovCast, Managing Editor Ross Gianfortune, and Staff Writers Jayla Whitfield and Jordan McDonald as they reflect on the most memorable episodes and themes of 2023.
Featured conversations include:
- 1:00: Brian Mazanec, Deputy Director, Office of Preparedness in the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response
- 5:15: Will Cahoe, 10x Program Communications Lead, GSA
- 9:00: Wayne Jacobs, Special Agent in Charge, Criminal and Cyber Division, FBI Washington Field Office
- 3:00: Francis OโHearn, CIO, U.S. Mint
- 14:45: Melvin Brown II, Deputy CIO, Office of Personnel Management
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Inside DODโs Push to Grow the Cyber Workforce Through Academia
Diba Hadi gives her first interview since becoming principal director of the DODโs Cyber Academic Engagement Office.
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Agencies Tackle Infrastructure Challenges to Drive AI Adoption
Federal agencies are rethinking data strategies and IT modernization to drive mission impact and operational efficiency as new presidential directives guide next steps.
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Generative AI Demands Federal Workforce Readiness, Officials Say
NASA and DOI outline new generative AI use cases and stress that successful AI adoption depends on strong change management.
6m read -
The Next AI Wave Requires Stronger Cyber Defenses, Data Management
IT officials warn of new vulnerabilities posed by AI as agencies continue to leverage the tech to boost operational efficiency.
5m read -
Federal CIOs Push for ROI-Focused Modernization to Advance Mission Goals
CIOs focus on return on investment, data governance and application modernization to drive mission outcomes as agencies adopt new tech tools.
4m read -
Fed Efficiency Drive Includes Code-Sharing Law, Metahumans
By reusing existing code instead of rewriting it, agencies could dramatically cut costs under the soon-to-be-enacted SHARE IT Act.
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DOD Turns to Skills-Based Hiring to Build Next-Gen Cyber Workforce
Mark Gorak discusses DODโs efforts to build a diverse cyber workforce, including skills-based hiring and partnerships with over 480 schools.
20m listen -
AI Foundations Driving Government Efficiency
Federal agencies are modernizing systems, managing risk and building trust to scale responsible AI and drive government efficiency.
40m watch -
Navy Memo Maps Tech Priorities for the Future Fight
Acting CTOโs memo outlines critical investment areas, from AI and quantum to cyber and space, as part of an accelerated modernization push.
5m read -
DOD Can No Longer Assume Superiority in Digital Warfare, Officials Warn
The DOD must make concerted efforts to address cyber vulnerabilities to maintain the tactical edge, military leaders said at HammerCon 2025.
4m read -
New NSF Program Cultivates the Future of NextG Networks
The agencyโs new VINES program looks to tackle key challenges like energy efficiency and future-proofing wireless tech.
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DHA CDAO Spearheads Master Data Catalog to Boost Transparency
Jesus Caban plans to boost DHA's data maturity through a new master data catalog, governance frameworks and inventory of tech tools.
5m read