This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology DOL announced it would undo a rule that was criticized by civil rights activists as easing the ability of some federal contractors to discriminate when making hiring decisions.…
Category: FCW: The business of federal technology
DOD awards $32.6 million in spectrum OTAs
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The awards were made via an other transaction agreement through the National Spectrum Consortium. DOD has increasingly used OTAs to rapidly buy and fund prototype development as well…
Why DOD is so bad at buying software
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The Defense Department wants to acquire emerging technology faster and more efficiently. But will its latest attempts to streamline its processes be enough? Read the original article: Why…
DIU director: Look beyond reform to keep the technological edge
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Mike Brown, the director of the Defense Innovation Unit, said the acquisition reform is needed for the requirements, budgeting processes. Read the original article: DIU director: Look beyond…
$500 million for TMF, other tech added to Build Back Better
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Governmentwide technology modernization appropriations are back in the Biden administration’s signature Build Back Better legislation, but the timing of a vote remains unclear. Read the original article: $500…
FCW Insider: November 5, 2021
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The latest news and analysis from FCW’s reporters and editors. Read the original article: FCW Insider: November 5, 2021
Quick Hits
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. Read the original article: Quick Hits
OPM rule gives agencies more direct-hire authority for recent college grads
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The new authority is being billed by the Office of Personnel Management as s one more tool for agencies to bring in young talent and fill critical talent…
DOD revamps controversial CMMC program
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology After a nine-month review, the Defense Department is replacing its original cyber compliance program for the industrial base with CMMC 2.0, putting more emphasis on self-assessment. Read the…
White House extends vaccine deadline for contractors
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Federal contractors have until Jan. 4, 2022 to comply with White House vaccination requirements. Read the original article: White House extends vaccine deadline for contractors
FCW Insider: November 4, 2021
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The latest news and analysis from FCW’s reporters and editors. Read the original article: FCW Insider: November 4, 2021
Former Microsoft exec DelBene tapped for top tech job at VA
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Kurt DelBene, a former senior executive at Microsoft and husband of a Democratic congresswoman, is being tapped by the Biden administration to serve as CIO of the Department…
Training the diplomats of the future
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The pandemic pushed much of the department’s training online and the Foreign Service Institute is looking to adapt some of the lessons of virtual education for the future.…
CISA orders civilian agencies to fix known flaws in six months
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The binding operational directive issued Nov. 3 requires federal agencies to remediate known exploited vulnerabilities on their networks under specific timeframes is also intended to serve as guidance…
GSA addresses plans for FBI headquarters at House hearing
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology GSA Administrator Robin Carnahan told lawmakers she was in contact with FBI Director Chris Wray about ongoing plans to build new headquarters for the bureau after the years-long…
Zero-trust has a branding problem
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology A zero-trust approach to cybersecurity is intended to increase vigilance and minimize risk, but without the necessary context, the concept could raise discomfort or even hostility among federal…
Morale plunges at site of VA’s new electronic health record
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology A survey conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs found plummeting morale at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center arising from the adoption of a new electronic health record…
Quick Hits
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. Read the original article: Quick Hits
FCW Insider: November 2, 2021
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The latest news and analysis from FCW’s reporters and editors. Read the original article: FCW Insider: November 2, 2021
Senate Republicans seek IG probe of TSA pipeline directives
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Republican leaders on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee are calling for an inspector general probe into how the Transportation Security Administration developed its first ever…
Details on discipline emerge as contractor vaccination deadline looms
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Federal contracting firms will decide for themselves on how to manage employees who decline COVID-19 vaccinations but agencies can restrict unvaccinated workers from federal facilities. Read the original…
Nominations for the 2022 Fed 100 are now being accepted
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The deadline for submissions is Dec. 24. Read the original article: Nominations for the 2022 Fed 100 are now being accepted
Dealing with negative information about your organization in the social media age
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Steve Kelman spotlights recent research on when and how to respond to social disapproval. Read the original article: Dealing with negative information about your organization in the social…
GAO backs Microsoft’s protest of $10 billion NSA cloud award to AWS
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The Government Accountability Office agreed that aspects of the National Security Agency’s evaluation of a major cloud award were “unreasonable.” Read the original article: GAO backs Microsoft’s protest…
White House pick for DOD CIO eyes tweaks to CMMC
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The Biden administration’s pick to be the Pentagon’s tech chief wants to make it easier for small businesses to adhere to the Defense Department’s cybersecurity standards and expand…
FCW Insider: October 29, 2021
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The latest news and analysis from FCW’s reporters and editors. Read the original article: FCW Insider: October 29, 2021
Federal cyber leaders assess TMF awards
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology National Cyber Director Chris Inglis said he co-chaired a meeting with top federal cyber leaders this week to analyze current projects with investments from the Technology Modernization Fund.…
White House: ‘There’s not a cliff here’ when it comes to vaccine deadlines
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology For federal employees and contractors who don’t hit vaccination deadlines, processes for remediation will kick in before more serious enforcement measure are taken, White House coronavirus coordinator Jeffrey…
IRS tech, CISA funding in Build Back Better
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology An effort to put $3.5 billion into key governmentwide tech modernization accounts appears to have come up short in the Build Back Better bill, but there’s still a…
Quick Hits
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. Read the original article: Quick Hits
FCW Insider: October 28, 2021
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The latest news and analysis from FCW’s reporters and editors. Read the original article: FCW Insider: October 28, 2021
Blinken announces new cyber bureau at State
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The secretary of State named cybersecurity and emerging tech as critical areas for capacity building at State, alongside climate, global health and multilateral technology. Read the original article:…
IC leaders drill in on diversity issues at House hearing
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Although there have been some gains in the representation of women and minorities in the IC workforce overall, the highest ranks are less diverse. Read the original article:…
Lawmakers examine TSA’s growing role in cyber
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Lawmakers on the Homeland Security Committee convened cybersecurity experts and key stakeholders from the transportation industry to discuss new rules in the works for the transportation sector. Read…
DOD looks to civilian workforce to close technology gaps
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The Defense Department has been increasingly looking to recruit civilians to fill its tech talent needs, but some lawmakers are concerned that the mission of uniformed troops could…
FCW Insider: October 27, 2021
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The latest news and analysis from FCW’s reporters and editors. Read the original article: FCW Insider: October 27, 2021
Thrift Savings Plan to launch mobile app next year
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The move is part of a $3.3 billion contract to consolidate multiple service contracts at the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board. Read the original article: Thrift Savings Plan…
Biden nominates FCC, NTIA chiefs
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology President Joe Biden filled out his technology and telecom team with three key nominations on Tuesday. Read the original article: Biden nominates FCC, NTIA chiefs
TMF hiring new technical leads
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The board of the $1 billion IT modernization fund was slogging through detailed project proposals in their spare time – now TMF is looking for help. Read the…
Young civic tech star featured in Boston Globe
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Steve Kelman revisits the work Chris Kuang is doing to bring recent grads into government tech roles. Read the original article: Young civic tech star featured in Boston…
State Department offers glimpse of $8B IT services contract
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The multiple-award contract dubbed “Evolve” is the successor to the Vanguard contract held by Science Applications International Corp. since 2010. Read the original article: State Department offers glimpse…
GAO prods OPM to review pandemic hiring
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology A new Government Accountability Office report says that not compiling the lessons learned from special hiring authorities could “risk significantly hindering the government’s ability to recruit, hire, retain…
Federal watchdog calls out transparency issues in pandemic spending
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology A committee established to ensure transparency around government spending related to COVID-19 found that federal agencies failed to provide clear reporting on how they were spending billions of…
FCW Insider: October 25, 2021
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The latest news and analysis from FCW’s reporters and editors. Read the original article: FCW Insider: October 25, 2021
Quick Hits
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. Read the original article: Quick Hits
Coast Guard looks to take law enforcement database mobile
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The Coast Guard’s deputy commander for operations said the maritime service wants to break down its Marine Information for Safety and Law Enforcement system into a series of…
IGs look to expand investigative authority
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Agency watchdogs told lawmakers that they would like authority to subpoena former federal employees, contractors and other non-governmental witnesses to give testimony in IG probes. Read the original…
Civic tech vendor recognizes employee union
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Code for America recognized a new employee union, a first in the civic tech sector. Read the original article: Civic tech vendor recognizes employee union
Lawmakers seek probe of veterans’ records requests backlog
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The National Personnel Records Center is facing a backlog of 550,000 requests that built up over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the original article: Lawmakers seek…
VA seeks full 2022 funding for health record project, despite six-month pause
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology House appropriators are concerned that the Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to fully fund its program to switch from its homegrown Vista system to Cerner’s commercial electronic…
New missions could present challenges for the DOD cyber workforce
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Mieke Eoyang, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for cyber policy said one of DOD’s main cyber workforce challenges is being able to set expectations around policymakers’ calls…
FCW Insider: October 21, 2021
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The latest news and analysis from FCW’s reporters and editors. Read the original article: FCW Insider: October 21, 2021
FLRA faces backlogs, staffing woes
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The agency has been without a general counsel for years, leaving it unable to resolve charges of unfair labor practices, but the Senate is poised to confirm new…
A 60-year-old IRS IT system won’t finish modernizing until 2030
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The Internal Revenue Service’s plan to modernize its key source for individual tax data has seen multiple cost and schedule changes since it started in 2009. Read the…
Congratulations to the 2021 Rising Stars
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology These early-career leaders already are having an outsized impact on government IT. Read the original article: Congratulations to the 2021 Rising Stars
White House looks to boost federal employee union participation
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The Office of Personnel Management is directed agencies to more regularly give new and longtime feds more information about their union eligibility and guidance about how to join.…
Quick Hits
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. Read the original article: Quick Hits
FCW Insider: October 20, 2021
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The latest news and analysis from FCW’s reporters and editors. Read the original article: FCW Insider: October 20, 2021
Biden’s pick to lead DOD’s weapons testing wants cyber assessments for commercial cloud systems
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The Biden administration’s pick to lead the Defense Department’s operational testing, Nickolas Guertin, called the department’s inability to conduct independent cyber assessments of commercial cloud systems “a severe…
Senate funding bill zeros out TMF
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology It’s a familiar story: The House looks to add to the Technology Modernization Fund while the Senate taps the brakes Read the original article: Senate funding bill zeros…
CISA seeks 24-hour timeline for cyber incident reporting
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Two separate Senate bills set different deadlines for federal contractors, critical infrastructure providers and other covered companies to report cyber incidents to the federal government. Read the original…
The brighter side of Facebook
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Steve Kelman doesn’t dispute Facebook’s problems with disinformation and extremism, but he notes that the social media platform can also produce real dialogue and respect — if one…
FCW Insider: October 19, 2021
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The latest news and analysis from FCW’s reporters and editors. Read the original article: FCW Insider: October 19, 2021
General Dynamics challenges rival’s $2.7B cloud migration win
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology An incumbent on a key Homeland Security data center contract says it should have been the one to manage the migration to a hybrid environment. Read the original…
The growing importance of GWACs
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology One of the government’s most popular methods for buying emerging technologies and critical IT services faces significant challenges in an ever-changing marketplace Read the original article: The growing…
The workforce challenge facing the IRS
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Can the tax agency solve the problem of a shrinking workforce and an increasing workload? Read the original article: The workforce challenge facing the IRS
Breaking down the Army’s new network plan
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The Army wants to be able to freely send data back and forth from its legacy and business systems to the tactical edge. Key to doing that is…
GSA looks to scale Login.gov with TMF award
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The General Service Administration plans to scale up the Login.gov program to make digital identity verification a more equitable and secure practice after it was awarded nearly $187…
FCW Insider: October 15, 2021
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. Read the original article: FCW Insider: October 15, 2021
Quick Hits
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. Read the original article: Quick Hits
The CISO reporting structure is broken
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The commitment to managing cyber risk is a primary concern, but is often consolidated with IT priorities. This creates a conflict – does IT or security come out…
Army CIO sets out to revamp IT policy
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Army CIO Raj Iyer wants to overhaul IT policy so it doesn’t stand in the way of the services’ goal to become more technologically agile. Read the original…
How GSA is implementing the contractor vaccination mandate
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The agency is using robotics process automation to send out contract changes to contractors covered by the White House’s vaccination requirements. Read the original article: How GSA is…
Is category management hurting small businesses?
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Small business owners testified on Capitol Hill about getting squeezed by category management and contract bundling initiatives. Read the original article: Is category management hurting small businesses?
MSPB’s online appeals system is getting a revamp
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The agency is modernizing its online appeals system used by feds. Accessibility needs to be a central part of that entire process, said agency officials. Read the original…
One Army corps sees data education as the foundation of AI-enabled targeting
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Expanding data education has proven to be foundational and a defining metric as the Army tests artificial intelligence to improve weapons targeting for the 18th Airborne Corps. Read…
FCW Insider: October 13, 2021
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The latest news and analysis from FCW’s reporters and editors. Read the original article: FCW Insider: October 13, 2021
Clarke stresses cooperation as momentum builds on Capitol Hill behind breach disclosure legislation
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY), chair of the Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection and Innovation subcommittee, said building trust with critical infrastructure entities was fundamental to expanding information sharing between the…
CMMC’s Arrington sues DOD to clear her name
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Katie Arrington, who has been off the job since May, is suing the Department of Defense to get resolution on her personnel case. Read the original article: CMMC’s…
DOD could get new software, sustainment tech oversight positions
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Heidi Shyu , undersecretary of defense for research and engineering, wants to add new oversight roles for software and sustainment efforts. Read the original article: DOD could get…
FCW Insider: October 12, 2021
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The latest news and analysis from FCW’s reporters and editors. Read the original article: FCW Insider: October 12, 2021
Quick Hits
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. Read the original article: Quick Hits
How training fits into cyber workforce development
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology In a tight market for cyber talent, training is one way to show the workforce you’ve invested in them, says Jason Gray, the Department of Education’s CIO and…
White House looks to step up endpoint monitoring
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The Biden administration is requiring agencies to provide visibility into their endpoint detection and response efforts as part of the cybersecurity executive order. Read the original article: White…
IT, supply chain figure in agency climate resilience plans
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Federal agencies release climate adaptation and resilience plans, many of which feature new initiatives to combat current and future risks to critical infrastructure and information technology. Read the…
FCW Insider: October 8, 2021
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The latest news and analysis from FCW’s reporters and editors. Read the original article: FCW Insider: October 8, 2021
CISA chief looks to new system to attract cyber talent
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Despite increasing competition among the public and private sectors in hiring top cyber talent, CISA Director Jen Easterly said she has high hopes for a new personnel management…
IT spend expected to trend up, acting DOD CIO says
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Rising IT and cyber budgets may lay ahead as the Defense Department moves forward with implementing zero trust architecture and begins relying more on artificial intelligence. Read the…
Survey: Federal IT workers say agencies are lagging with digital transformations
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology In a survey, 88% of federal employees working full-time in technology or IT-focused roles say agencies have fallen behind on modernization plans, citing cultural resistance to change and…
FCW Insider: October 7, 2021
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The latest news and analysis from FCW’s reporters and editors. Read the original article: FCW Insider: October 7, 2021
Quick Hits
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. Read the original article: Quick Hits
DOD personnel now subject to ‘continuous vetting’
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Defense and military personnel are now a part of an automated “continuous vetting” program that will flag concerning behavior or circumstances as part of the security clearance process.…
DHS adds cyber requirements for transportation industry
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The Transportation Security Agency and the Coast Guard are getting increased authority over industry cybersecurity. Read the original article: DHS adds cyber requirements for transportation industry
Feds could see relief as Public Service Loan Forgiveness gets a reboot
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The program, meant to wipe the student debt of eligible public servants, has rejected the vast majority of applications it’s received. Read the original article: Feds could see…
FCW Insider: October 6, 2021
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The latest news and analysis from FCW’s reporters and editors. Read the original article: FCW Insider: October 6, 2021
Nominee to lead USAF acquisition names software, IT as top priorities
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Improving how the service acquires software and IT systems, while making DevSecOps the norm ranks among the top priorities for Andrew Hunter, the White House nominee to be…
IRS solidifies relationship with management group
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The IRS and the Professional Managers Association have reached a final consultative agreement to keep agency managers in the loop about agency decisions. Read the original article: IRS…
Earning trust from others — a CIA veteran’s suggestions
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Steve Kelman turns to an unusual source for IT leadership lessons. Read the original article: Earning trust from others — a CIA veteran’s suggestions
FCW Insider: October 5, 2021
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The latest news and analysis from FCW’s reporters and editors. Read the original article: FCW Insider: October 5, 2021
Bipartisan FISMA update drops
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Leaders of the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee introduced legislation on Monday to update the Federal Information Security Modernization Act to clarify the role of CISA…