Elastic’s Mike Nichols joins the podcast to discuss that and more.

A new GAO report finds minimal use of a dashboard OPM launched in 2023 to help agencies do data-driven planning for cyber workforce deployment and requirements.

And, the FAA aims to build better defenses against cyber and quantum threats.

And, Charles Worthington, a longtime top VA tech and AI official, departs agency.

Agencies will need better data-centric tools to carry out the cyber tasks laid out in the President’s Management Agenda.

And, Secret Service begins recruiting for AI working group modeled after DHS AI Corps.

Regaining cyber control in sensitive environments requires a different approach, the president of Forescout Government Systems argues.

While most IT workers were told it’s a temporary detail, several say they are skeptical they will ever return to their tech-centered jobs.

And, State Department makes multiple awards under $10B IT program

With just over 100 days before festivities begin, stakeholders say they are facing interoperability challenges, tool sprawl and resource constraints.