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House defense bill retains spending caps, creates DoD talent officer
The draft bill adheres to congressional spending caps, establishes a talent management office and limits nuclear arsenal reductions.
How to renew a DOD ID to keep unique benefits as a civilian
Reapply for the Next Generation USID card to retain some unique benefits after retirement.
By Connie Mabin
Guard units may assist with solar eclipse tourists facing dark times
Once upon a time they were training for the mission. Now they're helping tourists safely have fun. There’s nothing they can do. A total eclipse of the sun.
Opinion
Fed workers are dedicated public servants, not ‘deep state’ plotters
These workers are dedicated to serving the public and the Constitution, upholding the missions of their agencies and democracy, research shows.
By Jaime Kucinskas, Hamilton College and James L. Perry, Indiana University
Opinion
National Cybersecurity Strategy compliance requires a modernized cloud
At the outset, there’s a need to blend legacy standards and practices with modern components to ensure all systems can communicate effectively.
By Lee Koepping
Some military activities could shut down this weekend amid budget rush
If Congress does not approve a federal appropriations plan by midnight, some military activities could be postponed or canceled over the weekend.
Opinion
A robust cybersecurity workforce needs more than degree requirements
There are more than 570,000 open cybersecurity jobs in the U.S. alone – with open positions increasing by 35% in the last year.
By Dan Wilbricht
Opinion
A secure-by-design approach to federal open-source software
The security and protection of OSS are of the utmost importance as we move forward with the OS3I initiative.
By Joel Krooswyk
Boeing refuses to tell NTSB about work on panel that blew off airplane
The company also hasn’t provided documentation about a repair job that included removing and reinstalling the panel on the Boeing 737 Max 9.
Air Force employee allegedly leaked classified info on dating site
“Dear, what is shown on the screens in the special room?? It is very interesting,” the correspondent allegedly asked in March 2022.
Opinion
Conflicting government cyber mandates risk undermining US security
One FAR cyber threat reporting rule may impact up to 94,000 government contractors at a cost of more than $1.5 billion each year.
By Scott C. Algeier