Public sector unions are taking wait-and-see approach after early endorsements in the 2016 cycle. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Federal employee unions still quiet on endorsements
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FCW Insider: Feb. 20
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Navy 2021 budget shows IT, cyber adjustments
The Navy has realigned cyber spending into a new category that includes the Joint Regional Security Stacks program. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Navy 2021 budget shows IT, cyber adjustments
TSA to roll out strategic plan for insider threats next month
Acting Deputy TSA Administrator Patricia Cogswell said that as screening tech has improved, insider threats have become an increasingly attractive attack vector for bad actors. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: TSA to roll out strategic…
Former GSA official among Trump’s pardons
David Safavian was administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy when he was arrested in 2005. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Former GSA official among Trump’s pardons
Air Force touts Digital U tech reskilling effort
Micro-credentialing, new data projects are being used to reward airmen, USAF deputy CIO says. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Air Force touts Digital U tech reskilling effort
How to present data to an audience
Steve Kelman shares some tips for keeping a data-driven message compelling, not confusing. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: How to present data to an audience
FCW Insider: Feb. 19
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FLRA ruling changes union withholding rules
In a blow to federal unions, the Federal Labor Relations Authority ruled on Feb. 14 that federal workers could stop paying union dues at any time, instead of observing the current practice of letting employees election to withhold dues once…
IRS wants $300 million for IT modernization in 2021
The agency is planning IT modernization and security initiatives while also adding more than 100 new special agents focused on cybercrime and virtual currencies. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: IRS wants $300 million for IT…
Augmented reality headset is the breakout star of Army’s 2021 budget request
The Army’s focused on finding savings so it can boost modernization funding and the 2021 budget request shows how it wants the initial fielding of augmented reality night goggles to stand out. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the…
DHS waives contracting rules for border wall
Acting Secretary Chad Wolf announced plans to use special authority to build sections of the planned border wall without the use of competitive bidding. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: DHS waives contracting rules for border…
Improving government services in 2020
Martha Dorris offers 10 predictions for how agencies will improve CX this year. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Improving government services in 2020
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FCW Insider: Feb. 18
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Esper: No White House pressure on JEDI
Defense Secretary Mark Esper told reporters that he “never felt pressure from the White House” with regard to the award to Microsoft of the $10 billion Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure contract. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete…
DDM Weichert to exit government
The federal government’s top management official is leaving the Office of Management and Budget for a job in the private sector. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: DDM Weichert to exit government
GSA extends and expands contractor debriefing pilot
The General Services Administration is offering contractors a longer and more detailed explanation of award decisions. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: GSA extends and expands contractor debriefing pilot
GSA seeks assisted acquisitions exec
GSA is searching for an assistant commissioner to help oversee assisted acquisitions, including FedSIM. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: GSA seeks assisted acquisitions exec
Lawmakers hope to extend paid parental leave beyond Title 5
A new bill would update federal workforce law to allow more employees to take advantage of a paid parental leave benefit. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Lawmakers hope to extend paid parental leave beyond Title…
Gillibrand bill would create new data protection agency
The independent agency would be charged with coordinating federal policy on privacy, process complaints from consumers and launch investigations and audits. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Gillibrand bill would create new data protection agency
Evans out at Energy Department
The Department of Energy is replacing Karen Evans at DOE’s Cybersecurity, Energy Security and Emergency Response office with a cyber official from NSA. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Evans out at Energy Department
Court orders temporary block on JEDI
JEDI, the Defense Department’s multi-billion-dollar cloud procurement, is officially on hold, according to a federal court announcement Feb. 13. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Court orders temporary block on JEDI
House bill would make modernization CoEs law
A new bipartisan bill would codify the General Services Administration’s Centers of Excellence. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: House bill would make modernization CoEs law
How DOD plans to automate classified cloud provisioning
The Pentagon wants to automate cloud provisioning at the classified level, and a stop-work order on its $10 billion Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure cloud program won’t help, the department said. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article:…
CISA leans into facilitator role in election security plan
A strategic plan for protecting the 2020 elections from foreign interference lays out a number of plans to support and empower other stakeholders from hacks, influence operations and other threats. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article:…
FCW Insider: Feb. 13
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GAO, Congress warn on Census staffing, cyber
On the eve of the 2020 census, oversight bodies are warning on risks that could compromise the population count. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: GAO, Congress warn on Census staffing, cyber
Contractors detail SAM website woes
Trade group relates ongoing problems with contracting opportunities. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Contractors detail SAM website woes
Executive order looks to safeguard GPS infrastructure
Federal agencies are being tasked with developing guidance to protect signaling and spectrum capabilities that undergird GPS and other services. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Executive order looks to safeguard GPS infrastructure
VA looks to boost health record spend to modernize infrastructure
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an 82% increase in 2021 spending on the massive electronic health record modernization as part of a move to increase the tempo of the project, account for infrastructure gaps and implement a scheduling…
FCW Insider: Feb. 12
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Army accelerates push to the cloud
The Army wants 2020 to be the year of the cloud and hopes to carry that momentum into 2021 with its cloud implementation plan. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Army accelerates push to the cloud
The Army turns to automation for officer assignments
The Army is hoping a little automation and more “back of the resume” data will help better tell an officer’s story when searching for their next assignment while cracking down on nepotism. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the…
Pentagon focuses on research, cyber in 2021 budget request
The Defense Department wants to significantly increase funds for research, cyber, and cloud. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Pentagon focuses on research, cyber in 2021 budget request
FCW Insider: Feb. 11
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VA delays rollout of new electronic health record
The scheduled March 28 launch of the agency’s $16 billion health record system is being pushed back at least until the end of April. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: VA delays rollout of new electronic…
White House floats 1% pay raise for civilian feds in 2021 budget
Democrats in Congress and federal employee unions are pushing legislation for a 3.5% pay hike. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: White House floats 1% pay raise for civilian feds in 2021 budget
Budget request emphasizes cyber, network security efforts
The document provides a peek at how the administration would prioritize cybersecurity spending across DHS, Energy, Treasury and other departments. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Budget request emphasizes cyber, network security efforts
Trump budget seeks $150M boost for TMF
Despite two consecutive years of congressional lowballing, the administration is looking to boost the Technology Modernization Fund with a $150 million addition in fiscal year 2021. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Trump budget seeks $150M…
Trump looks to curtail DOD civilian employee unions
A recent White House memo authorized a new policy to let the defense secretary roll back collective bargaining among civilian workers at the Department of Defense. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Trump looks to curtail…
Justice indicts four Chinese hacker for 2017 Equifax breach
The charges are the latest example of U.S. law enforcement going after China for hacking American companies. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Justice indicts four Chinese hacker for 2017 Equifax breach
FCW Insider: Feb. 10
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Despite public concerns, facial recognition gets traction in Congress
While some legislators questioned the accuracy and bias found in some government systems, both Republicans and Democrats endorsed the broad thrust and goals of DHS’ screening programs. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Despite public concerns,…
R&D rules need upgrade, experts say
For the nation to remain technologically competitive, research organizations must boost collaboration and take advantage of outside investments. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: R&D rules need upgrade, experts say
FDA wants to upgrade ethics filing platform
The Food and Drug Administration aims to improve the way documents for ethics rules compliance are filed and tracked. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: FDA wants to upgrade ethics filing platform
Future-proofing government by fostering connections
Collaboration in and among agencies and dedication to customer service will ensure government can meet the demands of the future. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Future-proofing government by fostering connections
FCW Insider: Feb. 7
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CISA “not well-positioned” to execute nationwide election security strategy in 2020
Resource constraints and a reorganization have prevented CISA from rolling out its election security plans for 2020, but states still give the agency high marks. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: CISA “not well-positioned” to execute…
New docs outline scope, security requirements for CIA enterprise cloud
The agency is looking to reap the flexibility and benefits of operating in a multicloud environment, supercharge its AI capabilities and implement new supply chain security measures. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: New docs outline…
Obama team couldn’t cope with Russian election meddling, report says
The administration did not view cyber activities by Russia as part of a larger overall campaign and limited information sharing efforts in ways that inhibited a more cohesive response. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Obama…
Agencies look to ‘low code’ to speed development
Increasingly federal agencies are looking to easy-to-use “low code” development techniques to build public-facing apps. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Agencies look to ‘low code’ to speed development
Why Congress holds the key to DOD tech
Defense company leaders said Congress may have to relax its oversight — or at least learn to take leaps of faith — when funding defense technology research if it wants to see dramatic improvements in capabilities. Advertise on IT…
Why Congress holds key to DOD tech
Defense company leaders said Congress may have to relax its oversight — or at least learn to take leaps of faith — when funding defense technology research if it wants to see dramatic improvements in capabilities. Advertise on IT…
Iowa and the maladministration of technology
Government agencies take note: When IT is woven into essential civic missions, failed execution can threaten the entire enterprise. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Iowa and the maladministration of technology
Retirement claims for feds spike in January
Retirement claims for January 2020 is largest in eight years. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Retirement claims for feds spike in January
FBI still not pushing for encryption legislation
FBI Director Christopher Wray declined to say whether he would endorse legislation that would create a pathway for law enforcement to access encrypted apps and devices. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: FBI still not pushing…
Army gets tactical with latest cloud pilot
The Army is in the last leg of a tactical cloud pilot that’s experimenting with delivering capabilities and data to warfighters on the battlefield. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Army gets tactical with latest cloud…
Three agencies team on cyber defense of energy infrastructure
Three agencies with stakes in protecting critical energy infrastructure renew their efforts to develop cyber threat protections. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Three agencies team on cyber defense of energy infrastructure
Data exchange and cybersecurity
Ensuring different software systems can easily communicate and exchange data is as much about people and process as it is technology. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Data exchange and cybersecurity
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FCW Insider: Feb. 5
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OPM preps guidance about Wuhan coronavirus
Despite current low risk of contraction, OPM encourages feds to use good hygiene and use workplace flexibilities where needed Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: OPM preps guidance about Wuhan coronavirus
CISA touts CDM, CyberStat as key cyber compliance tools
A watchdog report found DHS doesn’t always validate whether agencies are complying with mandatory directives. The department floated plans to leverage two existing program to do just that. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: CISA touts…
Procurement plays into U.S. counterintel strategy
Educating industry and federal procurement workers on the basics of cyber threats is part of a holistic supply chain security strategy, said the head ODNI’s National Counterintelligence and Security Center. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article:…
IC merging suitability and clearance reviews
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence says the move will strengthen human resources officers’ role in hiring for nation’s most sensitive positions. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: IC merging suitability and clearance reviews
FCW Insider: Feb. 4
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Key agencies still lack confirmed watchdogs
Expert says lack of confirmation sends message that inspectors general are undervalued, ineffective Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Key agencies still lack confirmed watchdogs
Carrots or sticks?
Steve Kelman considers the research on what makes for an effective motivator. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Carrots or sticks?
Deputy secretary Jim Byrne out at VA
The number two official at the Department of Veterans Affairs was fired Feb. 3 by Secretary Robert Wilkie as the agency faces down a key milestone in a $16 billion tech project. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the…
Congratulations to the 2020 Federal 100 Award winners
Meet the women and men being honored for their exceptional contributions to federal IT. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Congratulations to the 2020 Federal 100 Award winners
FCW Insider: Feb. 3
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With voting nearly underway for 2020, who is in charge of policing disinformation?
A plan from Sen. Warren’s campaign is designed to avoid a repeat of Russian tactics in 2016, but some experts say different challenges will emerge in 2020. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: With voting nearly…
Pentagon finalizes CMMC standard for contractors
The Defense Department released its first unified cybersecurity standard that all defense contractors will have to meet by 2026. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Pentagon finalizes CMMC standard for contractors
GSA launches second phase of buying schedule consolidation
The General Services Administration has started the process of modifying contracts to fit the new unified buying schedule. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: GSA launches second phase of buying schedule consolidation
Fighting bots and comment spam
Experts are divided about what constitutes abuse of the comment process during federal rulemaking. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Fighting bots and comment spam
FCW Insider: Jan. 31
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At hearing, IGs look to curb reprisals against whistleblowers
The Trump impeachment and trial put whistleblowers in the public eye, but behind the headlines, officials say, agency whistleblowers are subject to reprisal. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: At hearing, IGs look to curb reprisals…
Can the U.S. compete in R&D?
Lawmakers and experts are worried about federal research funding, especially with Chinese national investments in AI, 5G, quantum and other emerging technologies. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Can the U.S. compete in R&D?
Navy seeks unmanned fleet, but Congress needs convincing
The Navy wants to add more unmanned surface and underwater vehicles to its future fleet, but faces skepticism on Capitol Hill. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Navy seeks unmanned fleet, but Congress needs convincing
GSA names permanent acquisition chief
Julie Dunne will lead the Federal Acquisition Service at GSA on a permanent basis. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: GSA names permanent acquisition chief
FCW Insider: Jan. 30
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How GSA does oversight on EIS
With a March deadline looming, GSA is checking on how agencies are moving ahead with their telecom transition plans. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: How GSA does oversight on EIS
The power of bad
Steve Kelman shares insights from a new book about negativity and the importance of seeking out the positive. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: The power of bad
Hill Democrats quiz GSA chief about Trump hotel sale
Initial bids are supposed to be in for the sale of the lease on the Old Post Office Building, but it’s not clear how much the government knows about the deal yet. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the…
A sneak peek at CMMC
The Defense Department’s acquisition CISO, Katie Arrington, gave a glimpse of timelines and expectations regarding the upcoming Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: A sneak peek at CMMC
FCW Insider: Jan. 29
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Democratic candidates and the federal workforce
A few of the Democratic candidates for president are making federal employment, civil service issues and government procurement part of their campaign platforms. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Democratic candidates and the federal workforce
How data drives IT delivery at State
The State Department is almost a year into a program that uses data analysis to set IT capabilities at its posts worldwide, according to its CIO. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: How data drives IT…
OMB seeks input on acquisition, supply chain
The Office of Management and Budget is looking outside government for ideas to advance federal acquisition and supply chain processes. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: OMB seeks input on acquisition, supply chain
Is it time for a national Digital Bill of Rights?
A Commission on Privacy and Data should be created to develop legislation, taking the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation and the California Consumer Privacy Act as a starting point to extend protections to individuals regarding data and privacy. Advertise…
FCW Insider: Jan. 28
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High-tech communications aircraft crashes in Afghanistan
The U.S. military is investigating the cause of the crash of a highly specialized communications aircraft in Afghanistan’s Ghanzi Province. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: High-tech communications aircraft crashes in Afghanistan
Union presses to suspend ruling on workplace impeachment talk
An emergency motion would pause an Office of Special Counsel policy designed to tamp down federal workplace advocacy of impeachment. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Union presses to suspend ruling on workplace impeachment talk