This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Kiran Ahuja talked about streamlining hiring, implementing President Biden’s executive order on diversity and more at a George Mason University event. Read the original article: OPM director talks…
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Peraton wins $2.7B DHS cloud award
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology After a few speed bumps and a bridge contract, the Department of Homeland Security awarded its Data Center and Cloud Optimization contract. Read the original article: Peraton wins…
Tough conversations on ransomware ahead
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The U.S. government, will have to start regularly having hard conversations “country to country” on state-sponsored cyberattacks, according to a top Defense Department official. Read the original article:…
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FCW Insider: October 4, 2021
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DISA reorganizes cloud office
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The Defense Information Systems Agency has reorganized its cloud offices, combining the Cloud Computing Program Office with DISA’s hosting services directorate and ecosystem. Read the original article: DISA…
Vaccine enforcement coming as soon as Nov. 9, OPM says
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The Office of Personnel Management sent guidance to agencies outlining the Biden administration’s discipline process for noncompliant feds on Friday. Read the original article: Vaccine enforcement coming as…
DHS faces uphill climb with financial systems modernization
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The agency made some awards on a long-delayed financial management modernization effort earlier this month, but years of work awaits the agency on establishing an enterprisewide system. Read…
Congress passes funding bill through Dec. 3, avoiding shutdown
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology With just hours to go in fiscal year 2021, Congress passed a stopgap funding bill to avert a partial government shutdown. Read the original article: Congress passes funding…
Cyber EO compliance is a full-time job
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Unified security controls, supply chain security, zero trust and smart procurement decisions are all pieces of the puzzle. Read the original article: Cyber EO compliance is a full-time…
7 new TMF awards include one classified project
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The awards focus on zero trust and include a major investment in the Login.gov federal digital identity solution. Read the original article: 7 new TMF awards include one…
FCW Insider: September 30, 2021
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CISA chief: Cyber incident reporting can’t become a burden
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Jen Easterly, the director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, stressed the importance of cyber incident reporting but said mandates should be careful of potentially overburdening companies…
TSA head says more union rights coming to airport screeners
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle want the agency to resolve longstanding compensation issues for the frontline Transportation Security Administration workforce. Read the original article: TSA head…
CDC, NASA seek apps to monitor employee vaccinations
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology CDC is looking for a vaccine passport-type service to authenticate COVID-19 vaccine data on its employees and to supply proof of recent tests for traveling agency employees, while…
A government IT ‘public benefit corporation’ works to benefit the public
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Steve Kelman checks in with Nava on the efforts to balance profitable business and civic-minded federal contracting. Read the original article: A government IT ‘public benefit corporation’ works…
FCW Insider: September 29, 2021
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Federal CIO tees up 7 new TMF awards
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The awards, the first since TMF’s $1 billion plus-up in the American Rescue Plan Act, are expected to be made public soon. Read the original article: Federal CIO…
Congress reviewing 7 new TMF awards
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The awards, the first since TMF’s $1 billion plus-up in the American Rescue Plan Act, are expected to be made public soon. Read the original article: Congress reviewing…
Coast Guard looks to direct commissioning for cyber personnel
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The maritime military branch opened up its direct commissioning program to cyber roles in cyberspace operations, cybersecurity, information assurance and cyber threat intelligence. Read the original article: Coast…
Keeping up with software cadence at the Air Force Test Center
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Maj. Gen. Evan Dertien, commander of the Air Force Test Center, said the organization wants rapid software update capabilities for the USAF fleet, but at approach won’t work…
FCW Insider: September 28, 2021
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Funding bill fails in Senate
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The federal government is up against approaching deadlines for avoiding a partial government shutdown and hitting its debt ceiling. Read the original article: Funding bill fails in Senate
How feds can access TSP loans during shutdowns
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology During the 35-day shutdown in 2018, the government’s retirement savings system saw a spike in withdrawals from federal employees looking to make ends meet without regular paychecks. Read…
Spending the federal cybersecurity budget: what’s next?
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology A lot of new money is in the pipeline to help the federal government confront cybersecurity problems — but what’s the best way to allocate those resources? Read…
HUD makes nearly $100M in EIS task orders
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued three substantial task orders on the governmentwide Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions contract. Read the original article: HUD makes nearly $100M in…
FCW Insider: September 27, 2021
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White House orders federal contractors vaccinated by Dec. 8
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology New COVID-19 guidance directs federal contractors and subcontractors to make sure their employees are vaccinated — the latest in a series of new vaccine requirements the White House…
Shutdown looms as House takes up CR and debt limit extension next week
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Most agencies are still operating under shutdown plans crafted under the Trump administration, but there are provisions for continuing pandemic programs and operations. Read the original article: Shutdown…
House passes 2022 defense policy bill
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The House passed its version of the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act with a $24 billion topline spending increase over the Biden administration’s budget proposal, potentially eliminating a…
FCW Insider: September 24, 2021
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How the Air Force is tackling electronic warfare challenges
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The Air Force is on high alert when it comes to electromagnetic spectrum threats. But extensive system updates pose a risk. Read the original article: How the Air…
Lessons of the Cyber Reskilling Academy
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The leaders who orchestrated a reskilling program meant to transform feds into cyber defense analysts have some takeaways. Read the original article: Lessons of the Cyber Reskilling Academy
Cyber officials look to toughen up reporting requirements
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The head of CISA told lawmakers that federal breach disclosure rules should be accompanied by compliance mechanisms, including fines. Read the original article: Cyber officials look to toughen…
FCW Insider: September 23, 2021
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White House pushes back on efforts to restore program cuts in NDAA
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The Biden administration appears determined to stick to plans to retire legacy platforms and systems. Read the original article: White House pushes back on efforts to restore program…
Air Force secretary mulls space acquisitions nominees
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said candidate interviews are underway for the space acquisition system secretary position and he expects to make a recommendation to the defense secretary…
MSPB nominees hope to triage massive backlog of cases
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The board will also likely have to address fallout from disciplinary measures taken as the federal employee COVID-19 vaccine mandate takes effect. Read the original article: MSPB nominees…
Telework is the new normal for Air Force Materiel Command
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Air Force Materiel Command is preparing to have half of its headquarters personnel working remotely at least some of the time, Commander Gen. Arnold Bunch said. Read the…
NDAA cyber reserve proposal revised with labor in mind
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology A federal employee union still has concerns about a permanent National Digital Reserve Corps at the General Services Administration. Read the original article: NDAA cyber reserve proposal revised…
Zero trust, EMS top Air Force cyber priorities
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Lt. Gen. Timothy Haugh, the commander of the 16th Air Force, said implementing zero trust principles was “foundational” to improve data use and mitigate vulnerabilities from the defense…
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FCW Insider: September 21, 2021
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GSA plans one-stop shop cloud marketplace
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The General Services Administration is hoping to build a comprehensive framework and market contractual vehicle for agencies seeking cloud solutions, with a request for information set for release…
Post-pandemic IT leadership
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The rush to maximum telework did more than showcase the importance of IT — it also forced them to rethink their own operations. Read the original article: Post-pandemic…
FCW Insider: September 20, 2021
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BLM to bring leadership back to D.C.
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The Interior Department is reversing a Trump administration move to put the Bureau of Land Management in Grand Junction, Colo., but the new outpost will now serve as…
Hurricane Ida knocked out key NARA system
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The system is back up and running, but the sustained outage could lead to delays in the approval of annual records transfer requests. Read the original article: Hurricane…
AFGE looks to block Cyber Command reserve program in NDAA
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology A proposed amendment to the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act to pilot a cybersecurity reserve force at the Department of Defense would weaken merit systems principles, according to…
White House nominates John Sherman for DOD CIO
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology John Sherman was named DOD’s principal deputy CIO in 2020 and has been acting in the CIO role since January. Read the original article: White House nominates John…
House reconciliation bill includes nearly $800 million for CISA
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The funding supports the implementation of President Joe Biden’s May executive order on cybersecurity and workforce development. Read the original article: House reconciliation bill includes nearly $800 million…
FCW Insider: September 16, 2021
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Inglis: First rule of cyber education is budget accountability
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The newly appointed cyber director has been setting priorities and carving out turf for his office to cover. With that will likely come some scrutiny of how the…
What will the new Digital Corps look like?
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Technology talent with a desire to serve is out there, says Chris Kaung. There just aren’t many places for them to get into public service early in their…
FCW Insider: September 15, 2021
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How the Pentagon copes with funding hiccups
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The Government Accountability Office examines some of the Defense Department’s tactics to lessen the effects of inconsistent funding during continuing resolutions. Read the original article: How the Pentagon…
DOD wants industry to continue with CMMC prep amid program review
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Dr. Christine Michienzi, the chief technology officer for the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Policy, said while results were coming soon, defense contractors…
House Dems seek $1B for IRS to improve access to child tax credit
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The IRS had come under criticism for an online tool targeting the neediest recipients of advance child tax credit payments that was not mobile-friendly and lacked non-English language…
Biden’s COVID vaccination mandate for feds has a deadline
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Federal employees have until November 22 to comply with the administration’s vaccination mandate Read the original article: Biden’s COVID vaccination mandate for feds has a deadline
OPM looks to modernize IT, set up revolving fund
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology In a report to Congress, the Office of Personnel Management said it largely agreed with a set of recommendations from the National Academy of Public Administration about the…
How COVID has changed citizen services
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Record demand for services and pandemic precautions have prompted some fundamental reassessments about delivery. Read the original article: How COVID has changed citizen services
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FCW Insider: September 13, 2021
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Report: Fostering a diverse cybersecurity workforce
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Experts at an Aspen Institute event explained some roadblocks to cultivating a diverse cybersecurity workforce and offered potential solutions, including putting less reliance on formal certification. Read the…
What 9/11 looked like inside the federal IT community
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Mark Forman, the former administrator of the Office of E-Government and widely considered the first federal CIO, shares his recollections of the attacks of September 11, 2001. Read…
DOD’s silence on CMMC is worrying industry, trade groups claim
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Months of silence from the Defense Department on the status of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program is palpable and stirring unease among defense contractors, trade associations say…
Chris Inglis scopes out cyber turf
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The newly installed National Cyber Director offered his take on the roles and responsibilities of his office, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the National Security Council and…
Biden’s DDM tees up strategic planning agenda
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The Biden administration wants to capitalize on agencies’ current strategic planning process to move major administration priorities like climate, pandemic recovery, economic recovery and equity. Read the original…
Biden to announce COVID vaccine mandate for feds
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The vaccine mandate will supplant administration workforce policy put in place in July that requires either vaccinations or regular testing for federal employees. Read the original article: Biden…
FCW Insider: September 9, 2021
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Pentagon preps JADC2 implementation plan
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The Army says it is weeks away from completing its implementation plan to achieve the Defense Department’s goal of Joint All Domain Command and Control. Read the original…
DHS makes awards in $3 billion financial systems software BPA
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology In the works since 2017, a plan to unify financial reporting across the highly federated Department of Homeland Security is getting closer to coming online. Read the original…
IRS dips into enforcement funds, user fees for IT
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology “Each year, the IRS must take extraordinary measures to fund IT,” IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig explained in an August letter to three senators. Read the original article: IRS…
FCW Insider: September 8, 2021
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GSA names Raylene Yung as next TMF executive director
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology In her new role, Yung will help federal agencies with critical IT and cybersecurity investments through the Technology Modernization Fund. Read the original article: GSA names Raylene Yung…
Feds get more guidance on COVID vaccination, testing
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The Biden administration is eyeing booster shots for some Americans, but for its vaccination and testing program for federal employees, those who are two weeks out from a…
White House hits the gas on zero trust
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Newly released strategy and technical guidance documents covering zero trust and cloud security are open for comment as part of a federal push to improve federal government cybersecurity.…
Leveraging OSCAL for FedRAMP authorizations
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology An automated FedRAMP review process will speed up authorizations, drive continuous improvement and put cloud service providers in the driver’s seat. Read the original article: Leveraging OSCAL for…
House infrastructure bill includes over $3 billion for federal tech
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Under an amendment from Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.), the Technology Modernization Fund could see another $1 billion in capitalization. Read the original article: House infrastructure bill includes over…
What makes hackathons work
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Steve Kelman share recent research on how successful hackathon teams turn out functioning products. Read the original article: What makes hackathons work
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FCW Insider: September 3, 2021
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Federal managers seek hard info on COVID-19 testing plans
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology In a letter sent to administration officials Thursday, the Government Managers Coalition flagged concerns that agencies and managers are ill-prepared to roll out the administration’s COVID-19 vaccination and…
Biden names pick for final MSPB slot
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The Merit Systems Protection Board has been without a quorum for over four years and has a backlog of more than 3,000 appeals. Read the original article: Biden…
House panel passes 2022 NDAA with eye on cyber workforce
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The House Armed Services Committee passed its version of the 2022 defense policy bill, 57-2. Read the original article: House panel passes 2022 NDAA with eye on cyber…
White House names Mina Hsiang to lead USDS
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Mina Hsiang is the first woman and first Asian-American to lead the innovation shop. She was part of the U.S. Digital Service when it was launched after the…
Air Force chief software officer to resign
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The Air Force’s first chief software officer, Nicolas Chaillan, will step down from his role in October, citing lack of funding and being “unempowered to fix basic IT…
FCW Insider: September 2, 2021
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Bill would require big social platforms to support data mobility
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Under the bill, the Federal Trade Commission would assess data interoperability for platforms with more than 100 million monthly users. Read the original article: Bill would require big…
Defense panel bucks Biden on topline military budget
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The House Armed Services Committee adopted an amendment that would increase defense spending by $24 billion over the requested amount to about $770 billion. Read the original article:…
House panel mulls mandatory disclosure bill
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Industry reps at a hearing of the House Homeland Security Committee were supportive of new requirements to report hacks, but want more clarity on how to report and…
Where does the TMF Board go from here?
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology With a $1 billion cash infusion, relaxed repayment guidelines and a surge in proposals from federal agencies, questions have been raised about whether the board overseeing the Technology…
New Labor Dept. office will focus on UI modernization
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The office is going to implement a strategic modernization plan for unemployment insurance set to range from developing modular tech capabilities to identity verification. Read the original article:…
IG reports delays in COVID notification in GSA facilities
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology A report from the General Services Administration’s Office of the Inspector General says the agency’s Public Buildings Services (PBS) at times failed to follow CDC guidelines around reporting…
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FCW Insider: August 31, 2021
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