This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology At a Senate hearing, the TSA administrator updated lawmakers on the implementation of two recent cybersecurity directives issued in the wake of the ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline.…
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Move of BLM headquarters to Colorado still under review
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Deb Haaland, secretary of the Interior, told a Senate panel on Tuesday that a decision on whether to keep the Bureau of Land Management’s headquarters in Grand Junction,…
TMF could help solve records request backlog for veterans, lawmakers say
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology A bipartisan group of lawmakers from the House Oversight and Reform Committee wants the National Archives and Records Administration to apply for funding from the Technology Modernization Fund…
HASC cyber subcommittee pushes mandatory legacy IT audit in defense bill
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The military services could be required to audit its legacy IT systems and software as part of a proposal to be considered in the 2022 defense authorization bill.…
FCW Insider: July 27, 2021
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New OPM guidance addresses locality pay and travel costs for remote workers
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology A new document addresses a range of considerations for post-pandemic workforce planning in the context of current regulations. Read the original article: New OPM guidance addresses locality pay…
Hyten: Combat cloud needed to bolster collaboration with allies, partners
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Gen. John Hyten, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said building a combat cloud with correctly tagged data would allow service members, allies and partners alike…
VA mandates vaccines for clinical staff
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Agency chief Denis McDonough cited the spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19 as part of the reason behind the new vaccination policy. Read the original article: VA…
Why VA’s electronic health record mega-project is failing
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The agency’s former top technology official explains how management problems, reliance on outmoded development methodology and lack of customer buy-in are combining to sink (for now) a critical…
FCW Insider: July 26, 2021
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FCW Insider: july 26, 2021
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House panel advances slate of cybersecurity bills
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Rep. Frank Pallone (D-N.J.), chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, said eight new bills will bring the United States “one step closer to a safer and…
The workforce and mission arguments for modernizing human capital management systems
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology HCM software can help improve efficiency through self-service and automation, enable HR to better understand and address employee wellbeing and engagement, and prepare for the future while aligning…
Senate NDAA pushes for more domestic production, increased cyber authorities
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The Senate Armed Services Committee passed its version of the 2022 defense authorization bill, calling for more cyber authorities, tech-favoring acquisition policies, and domestic production of critical materials.…
What we learned about accessibility by scanning more than 2 million federal .gov web pages
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology For government to effectively tackle the digital accessibility challenge, all agency stakeholders must become accessibility champions. Read the original article: What we learned about accessibility by scanning more…
Lawmakers push for new defense supply chain strategy
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The House Armed Services Committee’s Defense Critical Supply Chain Task Force issued recommendations that push for domestic production and better government oversight of supply chain vulnerabilities. Read the…
VA to continue pause on Cerner deployment for six more months
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology At the end of calendar 2021, the Department of Veterans Affairs expects to announce a new schedule for the deployment of its $21 billion electronic health record modernization…
FCW Insider: July 22, 2021
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Can federal funding fill gaps in rural cyber preparedness?
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Utility firms in small towns and rural communities across the country lack critical funding and staffing resources necessary to counter an escalation in nationwide cyberattacks, state and local…
Can JADC2 fly without budget reform?
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Tim Grayson, the director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s Strategic Technology Office, said there’s a risk that “monolithic platforms get replaced with monolithic architectures.” Read the…
Senate breach disclosure bill targets agencies, contractors, infrastructure
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology A bipartisan bill introduced by the leaders of the Senate Intelligence Committee sets up a 24-hour deadline for infrastructure operators, federal contractors and federal agencies to report confirmed…
DHS lacks comprehensive strategy to counter violent extremism, report says
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The Department of Homeland Security is failing to assess critical external factors and has not yet implemented a data governance framework while developing strategies around terrorism prevention, a…
OPM takes back control of CHCO Council
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The move reestablishes Office of Personnel Management’s central role in leading governmentwide human resources policy. Read the original article: OPM takes back control of CHCO Council
TSA imposes new cyber rules on pipeline operators
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The new mitigation requirements come as the U.S. attributes a past effort to hack U.S. pipeline infrastructure to a Chinese state-sponsored group. Read the original article: TSA imposes…
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FCW Insider: July 20, 2021
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Data trust and connectivity challenge Army network innovators
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The Army is taking cues from blockchain to help make battlefield data more trustworthy for commanding officers. Read the original article: Data trust and connectivity challenge Army network…
Lawmakers balk at cost-overruns, transparency issues with VA’s $21 billion health record program
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology At a Senate hearing last week, Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough noted deficiencies in training including the lack of a real system available for use by clinicians in…
TurboTax-maker Intuit will leave free tax filing partnership with IRS
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The company’s decision throws the future of the Free File program, which was created as an alternative to an IRS free tax filing system, into doubt. Read the…
FCW Insider: July 19, 2021
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Congress might not clear defense spending, policy bills until December
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Sen. Kristen Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) said budget delays could mean a continuing resolution to start fiscal 2022. Read the original article: Congress might not clear defense spending, policy bills…
A procurement paradigm for digital government
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology By contracting with emerging technology companies that can create and deploy data-driven solutions, agencies can cut down on the number of government contracts and the associated red tape.…
Biden’s executive order on federal workforce equity: What happens next
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Here’s what is due, and when, from President Joe Biden’s executive order on diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in the federal workforce. Data collection is a key first…
FCW Insider: July 16, 2021
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Labor Department seeks funding for staffing surges
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology During testimony on the hill this week, Labor Secretary Marty Walsh also gave lawmakers insight into the department’s work to combat unemployment insurance fraud. Read the original article:…
‘Democratizing data’ and the promise of JADC2
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Lt. Gen. S. Clinton Hinote, the deputy chief of staff for strategy, integration and requirements for the Air Force, said the global shift to make data readily available…
OMB provides key guidance for TMF proposals amid surge in submissions
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Deputy Federal CIO Maria Roat details what makes for a winning Technology Modernization Fund proposal as agencies continue to submit major IT projects for potential funding. Read the…
OPM grapples with questions about travel reimbursements for remote workers
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Officials at the Office of Personnel Management are mulling the potential impacts of an increasingly dispersed federal workforce. One is the question of who foots the bill for…
Brace for debates on legacy systems, acquisition reform in NDAA, lawmaker says
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) said the defense budget debate could be “pretty contentious” when it comes to convincing congress members to divest of legacy systems that heavily involve…
Michael Brown withdraws nomination for DOD’s top acquisition role
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The Defense Innovation Unit’s director has requested his name be withdrawn from consideration to be the undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, citing delays caused by an…
Worries from a Democrat about the Biden administration and federal procurement
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Steve Kelman is concerned that the push for more spending with small disadvantaged businesses will detract from the goal of getting the best deal for agencies and taxpayers.…
Worries about the Biden administration and federal procurement
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Steve Kelman is concerned that the push for more spending with small disadvantaged businesses will detract from the goal of getting the best deal for agencies and taxpayers.…
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Vote delayed on Biden’s SBA nominee amid GOP-led filibuster attempts
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Republicans have condemned Dilawar Syed, nominated to serve as deputy administrator for the Small Business Administration, over his involvement with a Muslim advocacy group that has been critical…
Questions on the impact of contract protests arise after JEDI
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) said protests and lawsuits that can delay or lead to program cancellation could be holding up the Defense Department’s technological progress, naming JEDI as…
The risks of pushing for procurement equity
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology A White House plan to steer $100 billion towards small disadvantaged businesses could prove transformative for historically underserved communities nationwide — but only with proper regulation. Read the…
A practical guide to CMMC
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology What all federal agencies need to know about DOD’s cyber maturity model certification program. Read the original article: A practical guide to CMMC
Yes, states did get more money from Washington than they needed for COVID-19 relief
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The federal government sent a lot of money to states to help with an anticipated COVID-related economic downturn. Turns out, states did not need that much money –…
Pentagon eases COVID restrictions, allows 90% occupancy
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The Pentagon is one step closer to returning to “normal” as it moved last Friday to allow up to 90% of personnel in the office. Social distancing and…
Biden ousts Social Security Administration Leadership
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology After a recent Supreme Court ruling suggested SSA’s top leaders could be replaced before their terms expired, the White House moved late on July 9 to do just…
3 steps government employees can take to become good cyber citizens
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Because of the unprecedented levels of access and privilege users have (even if they don’t know it), they become a prime target for attackers. Read the original article:…
Will the ransomware surge impact Biden’s cyber EO?
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Alan Chvotkin, a federal acquisition expert and the former executive vice president for PSC, reveals how federal officials can better respond to attacks while meeting the deadlines featured…
Roper named CEO of drone company Volansi
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Will Roper, the former Air Force acquisition chief, has been named CEO of Volansi, a commercial drone manufacturing company. Read the original article: Roper named CEO of drone…
House bill would add demographics to the Plum Book
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Currently there is no single source for summary information about the demographics of political appointees. Read the original article: House bill would add demographics to the Plum Book
Could increasing telework make government employment more accessible?
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The pandemic pushed over half of the federal workforce into telework. Disability rights advocates say maintaining more access to telework could make the federal workspace more accessible. Read…
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DOD’s 3D printers are vulnerable to hackers, IG finds
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The Defense Department didn’t properly secure additive manufacturing systems from foreign intrusion and data tampering, according to an inspector general report released July 7. Read the original article:…
Labor watchdog calls out gaps in unemployment fraud reporting
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The department says it will update current requirements so that data flagged as potentially fraudulent will be shared with the agency’s Office of the Inspector General. Read the…
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Cloud after COVID
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology More than a year of pandemic operations has altered government’s view of cloud-centric modernization Read the original article: Cloud after COVID
Accelerating CMMC compliance with a SASE Framework
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology With the uptick in cyberattacks against private sector and federal entities, DoD’s CMMC is just the beginning of stricter cybersecurity rules for government contractors. Read the original article:…
Pentagon cancels JEDI contract
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure contract is dead and the Pentagon is pressing forward with a multivendor, direct award approach to better fit warfighter needs. Read the original…
FCW Insider: July 6, 2021
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CMMC board clarifies assessor training timeline
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Training materials and certification exams for the assessors and instructors are at least four months away from delivery. Read the original article: CMMC board clarifies assessor training timeline
House Dems look to ramp up oversight of DHS operations
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology A bill introduced by the chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee addresses law enforcement functions, acquisition, leadership and more. Read the original article: House Dems look to…
DHS workforce sprint brings in nearly 300 cyber employees
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Cybersecurity vacancies totaled about 2,000 at the start of the hiring sprint in May. Read the original article: DHS workforce sprint brings in nearly 300 cyber employees
Deadline extended for 2021 Rising Star nominations
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Help us identify the early-career innovators and change agents in government IT — and be sure to do so before the July 15 deadline. Read the original article:…
Lawmakers mull federal response to state and local technology gaps
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology One potential fix could be for the federal government to harmonize its cybersecurity and data protection rules for state and local partners across federal agencies that interact with…
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FCW Insider: July 1, 2021
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CISA predicts cyber EO will drive progress on zero trust
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Most agencies are just getting started creating plans around zero trust, but tight deadlines featured in President Joe Biden’s cybersecurity executive order and a wave of new guidance,…
DOD CIO takes heat on the Hill for pace of MilCloud 2.0 migrations
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-Okla.) called it a “delayed realization of enhanced security” amid recent high-profile cybersecurity attacks. Read the original article: DOD CIO takes heat on the Hill…
Unions seek a new contract at SSA, press Biden to fire Trump holdovers
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology President Joe Biden reversed much of his predecessor’s workforce agenda in the first days of his administration via executive order, but unions at the Social Security Administration are…
VA watchdog warns of security risks from undocumented PIV cards
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology A new report warns contracting officers at the Veterans Health Administration are failing to comply with agency and federal guidelines ensuring contractor personnel return personal identity verification (PIV)…
FCW Insider: June 30, 2021
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House Dems press for 3.2% pay raise for feds
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The House Appropriations Committee is going along with appears the 2.7% raise recommended by the president, but Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) and other Democrats say that that isn’t…
Army tests network security, cyber tools in war games
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Army officials said the Joint Warfighting Assessment exercise demonstrated that while the Army was able to create and share data across a multi-partner environment in a multi-partner network,…
Federal job satisfaction continues to lag behind private sector
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The annual ‘Best Places to Work’ report indicates that almost 60% of the federal workforce teleworked full-time during the peak lockdown period of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the…
FCW Insider: June 29, 2021
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DOD to send AI data teams to combatant commands this summer
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The Defense Department wants to break AI out of the lab and send out teams of data and artificial intelligence experts in the next month to help combatant…
Task force clears the way for vaccinated feds to travel
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology There are no more governmentwide limits on official travel for vaccinated federal employees. Read the original article: Task force clears the way for vaccinated feds to travel
Hassan, Cornyn float bill to create new federal cybersecurity training programs
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology One part of the bill would create a pilot program to train vets to work in cybersecurity. Read the original article: Hassan, Cornyn float bill to create new…
DOD may be ‘overly optimistic’ with IT program risks, GAO says
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The Government Accountability Office found that DOD often underestimated risks to IT programs compared to its own assessments Read the original article: DOD may be ‘overly optimistic’ with…
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FCW Insider: June 28, 2021
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Sweeping executive order covers diversity, inclusion, equity and accessibility in the federal workforce
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology An executive order issued last Friday directs the federal government to ramp up diversity training, rethink the use salary history as a basis for pay determinations and supply…
NIST defines ‘critical software’ under the cyber EO
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s new definition of “critical software” is foundational to new federal efforts to exert more control over the code supply chain. Read…
Small businesses ask Congress to focus CMMC on primes and DOD
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Jonathan Williams, a partner at the Washington, D.C.-based law firm PilieroMazza, told lawmakers much of small businesses concerns could be assuaged if DOD and prime contractors shoulder the…
It was 20 years ago today…
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Mark Forman reflects on what two decades have taught us about the federal CIO’s role and responsibilities. Read the original article: It was 20 years ago today…
FCW Insider: June 25, 2021
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Lawmakers spar over paid family and medical leave for feds
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology Democrats on the House Oversight and Reform Committee want the federal government to be a leader in providing paid family and medical leave to employees. Read the original…
Coast Guard confronts harassment and retaliation in the ranks
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology The U.S. Coast Guard wants to build out its cyber workforce, but will have to contend with budget restraints and culture issues surrounding sexual harassment and retaliation. Read…
House panel trims Biden’s TMF ambitions
This article has been indexed from FCW: The business of federal technology A funding bill passed out of committee on Thursday pegs $50 million for the Technology Modernization Fund – far less than the $500 million sought by the Biden…