A bill that would give the Department of Justice new tools to prosecute botnet traffickers quietly passed through the Senate Judiciary Committee in December 2019. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: As botnet bill gains new…
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FCW Insider: Jan. 27
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Delivering the authentication experience that veterans deserve
With agencies now offering such a complex array of services, it’s more vital than ever that government catch up with their private sector counterparts and link the connection points. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Delivering…
Mary Davie: Exit interview
After 30 years at the General Services Administration, Mary Davie is headed for a new innovation post at NASA. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Mary Davie: Exit interview
Lawmakers want probe of spectrum management ‘breakdown’
The chairman and ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee leaders request a review of federal spectrum management. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Lawmakers want probe of spectrum management ‘breakdown’
Public sector workers continue to drive union participation
Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that public sector union membership is five times greater than in the private sector. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Public sector workers continue to drive union participation
FBI breach notice rules lauded by states, but some want more
A recent policy change by the FBI would notify states when their local election systems are hacked, but some state officials and lawmakers want the feds to inform a broader range of stakeholders in the election ecosystem. Advertise on…
FCW Insider: Jan. 24
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DOD plans for security-focused guidance for DevSecOps
DOD plans to release a companion document to its enterprise DevSecOps reference design, which outlined everything from concepts to tools needed to execute modern software development practices. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: DOD plans for…
Maloney, Scott press EEOC to clarify proposed official time policy
Two House committee chairs say they’re concerned about a planned Equal Employment Opportunity Commission rule that would limit union representation at proceedings. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Maloney, Scott press EEOC to clarify proposed official…
Union looks to set scientific integrity principles in EPA contract
As contract negotiations play out, the American Federation of Government Employees is looking to address what it calls “attacks on science.” Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Union looks to set scientific integrity principles in EPA…
Does strategic planning help organizations?
Steve Kelman notes growing support for strategic planning efforts — and the steps agencies take to keep those plans relevant. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Does strategic planning help organizations?
Night court and the cloud
The Army’s zero-based budgeting approach is said to turn up extra money for tech modernization. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Night court and the cloud
GSA sets the stage for update to federal sites and apps
A new website, maturity model and other resources are now available to guide agencies as they implement the 21st Century IDEA Act. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: GSA sets the stage for update to federal…
Security clearance backlog continues to drop
Senate Intel leaders praised efforts by government to get its backlog of active security clearance adjudications under control, but want to see the system support more diversity. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Security clearance backlog…
CBP pilot collects data on small international packages
A Customs and Border Protection pilot looks to nine e-commerce platforms and cargo companies for more detailed data on incoming small packages. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: CBP pilot collects data on small international packages
How to speed up Senate confirmation
Confirmation for political appointees has lagged, and the Partnership for Public Service has some ideas for picking up the pace. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: How to speed up Senate confirmation
FCW Insider: Jan. 22
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Mary Davie exits GSA for NASA
After a 30-year run at the General Services Administration, senior leader and Eagle Award-winner Mary Davie is moving to a new post at NASA. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Mary Davie exits GSA for NASA
Army’s cloud office slated to be fully operational in March
The Army’s enterprise cloud office is fashioned to be a resource for any component in the organization looking to migrate data and tools to a cloud environment. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Army’s cloud office…
OFPP wants to define procurement ‘lead time’
The Office of Federal Procurement Policy wants to refine language on exactly when federal procurements begin and end to help eliminate procurement delays. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: OFPP wants to define procurement ‘lead time’
FCW Insider: Jan. 21
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Senators introduce bill to create state cyber coordinators at DHS
Lawmakers said the legislation was crafted following conversations with local officials who have expressed a desire for more federal support. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Senators introduce bill to create state cyber coordinators at DHS
EPA under fire from House panel for lax ethics enforcement
The House Oversight Committee wants to know why top officials have been able to sidestep or delay signing ethics pledges. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: EPA under fire from House panel for lax ethics enforcement
DIU seeks tech to support fast patching, inventory management
The Defense Department’s innovation arm is looking for companies with existing solutions that will help revamp its inventory management system. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: DIU seeks tech to support fast patching, inventory management
GSA fine-tunes e-commerce effort
The changes GSA made to its commercial electronic marketplace solicitation in early January makes the portal proposal more amenable to commercial providers, experts said. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: GSA fine-tunes e-commerce effort
FCW Insider: Jan. 17
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DISA pushes on Fourth Estate network modernization
The DOD’s central IT organization is leading a migration to a new single service network and will bring on the first agency later this year. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: DISA pushes on Fourth Estate…
FBI will notify states when election systems are breached
The internal policy change is meant to increase “visibility and transparency” around voting system intrusions during the 2020 election cycle. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: FBI will notify states when election systems are breached
CenturyLink wins $1.6 billion telecom task order from Interior
After a protest from rival Verizon failed, CenturyLink emerged as the winner of the Interior Department’s telecom modernization task order under the Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions contract. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: CenturyLink wins $1.6 billion…
Army chief says to expect fewer program cuts in 2021 budget
After two rounds of zero-based budgeting, the Army’s 2021 budget request is likely to contain fewer steep cuts to underperforming or legacy programs, according to Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Army…
FCW Insider: Jan. 16
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DHS workforce engagement scores still lag, but numbers may not tell the whole story
At a House hearing hearing on DHS employee morale, the agency’s human resources chief testified that the rankings don’t take into account ongoing efforts to address internal issues. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: DHS workforce…
CDO Council, TBM updates
Federal CIO Suzette Kent said that work is happening behind the scenes to launch the Chief Data Officers Council and make progress on Technology Business Management. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: CDO Council, TBM updates
Cybersecurity front and center in Iran threat hearing
Members of the House Homeland Security Committee quizzed experts about the capabilities of Iran’s cyber forces. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Cybersecurity front and center in Iran threat hearing
What to watch in federal IT in 2020
This will be the year when IT governance practices drive a new wave of mission benefits, rather than just better control over IT infrastructure spending. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: What to watch in federal…
CISA looks for input on new, ‘less prescriptive’ TIC
Agencies can use new guidance documents on Trusted Internet Connections 3.0 to jumpstart their own pilot programs and suggest improvements to the policy. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: CISA looks for input on new, ‘less…
CMMC training underway for auditors
Training of the third-party accreditors for the DOD’s upcoming unified cybersecurity standard will take place from now until June. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: CMMC training underway for auditors
ODNI official promises more sharing ahead of 2020 elections
The top intelligence official charged with election security said agencies have evolved to more quickly declassify and share information, but the threat landscape is more muddled this time around. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: ODNI…
CISA alerts on NSA-discovered Windows 10 flaw
Attackers could use the vulnerability to trick users into installing “updates” from trusted parties that are actually malware. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: CISA alerts on NSA-discovered Windows 10 flaw
Lawmakers urge Treasury, USDA to push on EIS
In a flurry of letters from Capitol Hill before Christmas, the Agriculture and Treasury Departments got advice to leverage Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions to modernize. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Lawmakers urge Treasury, USDA to push…
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FCW Insider: Jan. 14
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Watchdog warns on HUD’s PII risks
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is failing to safeguard and manage more than 1 billion records containing personally identifiable information, according to a management alert from the agency’s internal watchdog. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the…
DOE launches quantum funding opportunity
The Department of Energy streamlines and accelerates its quantum computing research efforts with far-reaching funding opportunities. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: DOE launches quantum funding opportunity
Legislative mandates provide direction on data
VA, HHS offer a look at how data management mandates from recent legislation are helping agencies. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Legislative mandates provide direction on data
FCW Insider: Jan. 13
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Pending study to examine OPM-GSA merger
There’s still no information yet on how the congressionally mandated NAPA study will be conducted. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Pending study to examine OPM-GSA merger
Senate passes bill to establish IoT working group
The panel would be charged with identifying federal regulations and challenges that may inhibit the development or deployment of IoT and examine how federal agencies could benefit from greater reliance on connected devices. Advertise on IT Security News. Read…
Treasury tests blockchain-based grant tracking
The Treasury Department, along with two universities, is piloting a payment capability that leverages blockchain to track grant money. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Treasury tests blockchain-based grant tracking
How companies should prep for CMMC
Defense contractors should be getting ready for the Defense Department’s impending cybersecurity standard expected to be released this month. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: How companies should prep for CMMC
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FCW Insider: Jan. 10
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Voting machine vendors say they’re open to new mandates
In a congressional hearing, executives from the three major voting machine manufacturers said they were open to new reporting and regulatory requirements. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Voting machine vendors say they’re open to new…
DOD names chair for cyber certification program
Ty Schieber will head the accrediting body for DOD’s upcoming cybersecurity certification program. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: DOD names chair for cyber certification program
OPM publishes database of union agreements
The database publication, required under an executive order, is being touted as supporting workforce transparency and accountability. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: OPM publishes database of union agreements
BLM begins move out of Washington
The decision to relocate staff could disrupt key relationships with Congress and OMB and set the stage for a dismantling of the agency, say former employees. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: BLM begins move out…
VA is thinking small with a planned July launch of new financial management system
After sidelining a financial management shared services arrangement with USDA, the VA is set to begin roll out of an integrated software-as-a-service financial management and acquisition capability across its components. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article:…
FCW Insider: Jan. 9
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TSA’s vision for self-screening comes into focus
The Transportation Security Administration is asking vendors to imagine technology and processes to allow air travel passengers to screen themselves. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: TSA’s vision for self-screening comes into focus
Do federal agencies need to collect more data from social media platforms?
There is appetite in both parties to change the “Wild West” atmosphere of social media platforms, but lawmakers must also navigate privacy issues. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Do federal agencies need to collect more…
More antitrust probes of government procurement likely, thanks to new task force
Attorneys focused on the government procurement market warned vendors that the new Procurement Collusion Strike Force faces a steep learning curve. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: More antitrust probes of government procurement likely, thanks to…
FCW Insider: Jan 8
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Cyber Solarium to back CISA as the lead response agency
Leveling up CISA and CyberCom and streamlining Congressional jurisdiction will be among the recommendations issued in an upcoming report from the Cyberspace Solarium Commission. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Cyber Solarium to back CISA as…
CISA cautions on Iran threats
U.S. officials and cybersecurity experts are concerned that Iranian reprisals for the killing of Soleimani could take the form of attacks on U.S. networks or critical infrastructure. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: CISA cautions on…
Farm credit agency looks to cloud
The small independent agricultural loan regulator wants to go all-in on cloud-based financial reporting. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Farm credit agency looks to cloud
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FCW Insider: Jan. 7
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Government at work — curbing curbside congestion
Steve Kelman looks at another area where civil servants are quietly working to make our lives better. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Government at work — curbing curbside congestion
State looks to the cloud for building management services
The State Department’s building administration agency is investigating software-as-a-service solutions for its site managers as an alternative to an existing shared services platform. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: State looks to the cloud for building…
DOD seeks a quick end to Oracle’s JEDI appeal
Microsoft won the Pentagon’s $10 billion cloud deal, but Oracle is pushing ahead with claims that the requirements favored Amazon Web Services. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: DOD seeks a quick end to Oracle’s JEDI…
DOD updates mid-tier and urgent acquisition policies
The Defense Department released long-awaited updates to aquisition policy at the close of 2019. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: DOD updates mid-tier and urgent acquisition policies
Time is running out for Federal 100 nominations!
The final deadline for submissions is Tuesday, Jan. 7. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Time is running out for Federal 100 nominations!
Killing of Iranian general spurs concern about cyber retaliation
Iran has threatened to respond to the targeted killing of senior general Qassem Soleimani, and analysts say the goal will be to punish the U.S. by targeting its IT and critical infrastructure while avoiding traditional military conflict. Advertise on…
Privacy assessment finds risk with CDM shared service platform
An updated assessment from the Department of Homeland Security finds that a shared services platform designed to help smaller agencies use the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation brings with it new but manageable privacy risks. Advertise on IT Security News.…
FAS won’t ditch pricing tools
Even though the General Services Administration’s inspector general said two labor pricing tools the agency’s acquisition service uses are flawed, alternatives could be worse, a top acquisition official said. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: FAS…
DHS, GSA propose centralized vulnerability disclosure platform
In an RFI, the government pings industry for feedback on how to set up a primary point of entry for security researchers to warn agencies about bugs in their internet-accessible systems. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete…
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FCW Insider: Jan. 2
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