This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Army Secretary Christine Wormuth also said she could envision changes to the cross-functional team structure of Army Futures Command, with the possibility of sunsetting some teams and creating others. Read…
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Legislation to expand federal contracting opportunities reaches president’s desk
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The legislation aims to improve government contracting opportunities for small businesses but could have a major impact on governmentwide procurement. Read the original article: Legislation to expand federal contracting opportunities…
Former lead of CMMC resigns amid legal drama
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Katie Arrington, who was previously the chief information security officer for acquisition and sustainment, has resigned from her post. Read the original article: Former lead of CMMC resigns amid legal…
NIST gets reauthorization in $350 billion House tech bill
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The National Institute of Standards and Technology receives expanded authorities and new funding in a massive legislative passage designed to ramp up U.S. semiconductor production and fund scientific research. Read…
NIST gets reauthorization in $350 billion House tech bill
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The National Institute of Standards and Technology receives expanded authorities and new funding in a massive legislative passage designed to ramp up U.S. semiconductor production and fund scientific research. Read…
Congress Is heading toward yet another stopgap spending bill this week to avoid a shutdown
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content A measure to fund agencies through March 11 will allow appropriators to get over the finish line on full-year spending, top House Democrat says. Read the original article: Congress Is…
DOD wants more software factories
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Defense officials outlined plans to make the Air Force’s Kessel Run a model across the department. Read the original article: DOD wants more software factories
IRS backs away from facial recognition technology
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The move comes after a letter from Senate Finance Committee chair Sen. Ron Wyden urged the tax agency to end a controversial contract with ID.me that requires taxpayers to submit…
As IRS grapples with ID.me, what’s next for Login.gov?
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The tax agency is in the hot seat with Congress and privacy advocates because it’s asking citizens for a selfie to verify their identity with a private-sector service to file…
NSA rounds up the year in cyber
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The National Security Agency’s Cybersecurity Collaboration Center helped mitigate major vulnerabilities in 2021 while serving as a critical hub for industry and government officials to collaborate on cyber initiatives in…
CMMC gets a new home in the Pentagon
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The Defense Department has shifted responsibility for its unified cybersecurity program for contractors to the chief information officer. Read the original article: CMMC gets a new home in the Pentagon
GSA, DOD seek clean electricity to meet emissions targets
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The federal government’s two top buyers of electricity are exploring ways to procure carbon-pollution free electricity to meet the demands of a Biden administration executive order. Read the original article:…
This book has an awful title, but says a lot of great things
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Steve Kelman explores “The Power of Flexing” Read the original article: This book has an awful title, but says a lot of great things
DOD’s testing chief wants cloud contracts to allow for more security checks
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The Defense Department’s Office of the Director, Operational Test and Evaluation recommended commercial cloud contracts be renegotiated to include independent cyber assessments. Read the original article: DOD’s testing chief wants…
TMF board member says the fund can’t do everything
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The Small Business Administration’s chief technology officer said the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) cannot help every federal agency achieve their modernization objectives despite a $1 billion plus-up for the fund…
DHS official to chair Biden-ordered cyber safety review board
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Cybersecurity professionals say the board needs subpoena authority in order to be effective. Read the original article: DHS official to chair Biden-ordered cyber safety review board
DOD debuts office to help It ‘move faster’ on AI
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Officials provided an update on their nascent work to synchronize AI efforts across the CDO, JAIC and DDS. Read the original article: DOD debuts office to help It ‘move faster’…
DOD health record system still faces cyber, training issues
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The annual report from the Office of the Director, Operational Test and Evaluation at the Department of Defense finds some improvement but ongoing issues with MHS Genesis. Read the original…
White House cyber office ‘expects to lead’ on workforce strategy
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content A top official promised that there’s “more to come” from the White House cyber office on cybersecurity workforce strategy,” calling it a “key priority” on the heels of a report…
Defense industry struggles with capacity, report says
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content In its annual Vital Signs report for 2022, the National Defense Industrial Association, found that disruptions from COVID-19 continued to exacerbate workforce challenges. Read the original article: Defense industry struggles…
Paying for the shift to zero trust
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The National Security Agency has been working with the Pentagon’s CIO to understand how agencies might be able to fund their journeys to zero trust. Read the original article: Paying…
GAO audit again shines light on problems in VA’s health records rollout
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The audit found that data quality and stakeholder engagement were two key issues with the rollout. Read the original article: GAO audit again shines light on problems in VA’s health…
Army Materiel Command looks to advanced manufacturing to improve readiness
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Army Materiel Command is planning to implement advanced manufacturing techniques from the depots to the battlespace to help produce parts where needed. Read the original article: Army Materiel Command looks…
OMB’s Shalanda Young talks TMF, CX and improper payments
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Young, who has been leading the Office of Management and Budget on an acting basis since March 2021 when Biden’s original pick, Neera Tanden, withdrew from her nomination, is poised…
NAPA report backs shift in leadership for cyber workforce development
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content A new study from the National Academy of Public Administration recommends that the newly established Office of the National Cyber Director develop and implement a coordinated, multi-sector strategy for the…
State Department confirms ‘defect’ led to resolved global IT outage
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Officials said it had nothing to do with malicious foreign activity. Read the original article: State Department confirms ‘defect’ led to resolved global IT outage
Labor Department announces grants for states to expand UI access
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The latest in a series of grants available to states for unemployment compensation programs focus on improving access to the benefit by partnering with community-based organizations for education about unemployment…
DIU boasts more rapid acquisition agreements, fewer transitioned tech in 2021
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The Defense Innovation Unit awarded out 72 new prototype contracts, but transitioned out only eight technologies – a dip compared to 2020. Read the original article: DIU boasts more rapid…
IG report points to weaknesses in the Commerce Department’s infosec program
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The Commerce Department has routinely failed to implement crucial security assessment measures and an effective continuous monitoring program, according to a new Inspector General report published this week. Read the…
The deadline is here for federal contractors to start paying at least $15 an hour
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content This comes as a “record number” of states and localities are increasing their minimum wages in 2022. Read the original article: The deadline is here for federal contractors to start…
Lawmakers ask Biden to make sure DOD follows climate rules
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The Pentagon has said it will not seek an exemption to the climate goals. Read the original article: Lawmakers ask Biden to make sure DOD follows climate rules
DISA’s assistant to the director to retire in April
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Maj. Gen. Garrett Yee, the Defense Information Systems Agency’s assistant to the director, is retiring this spring. Read the original article: DISA’s assistant to the director to retire in April
Exit interview: Angie Bailey
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Angie Bailey was the chief human capital officer at the Department of Homeland Security as it built and launched its own personnel system for cybersecurity personnel. Here’s some of what…
EPA leading White House effort to secure the water sector against cyberattacks
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content This is the third in a series of 100-day sprints to shore up industrial control systems used in critical infrastructure. Read the original article: EPA leading White House effort to…
The Navy’s plan to crack down on data duplication
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SEC looks to expand cyber coverage
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The Securities and Exchange Commission is taking a new look at how it asks publicly traded companies to disclose cybersecurity risks. Read the original article: SEC looks to expand cyber…
DISA awards Thunderdome zero trust prototype
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The defense IT agency has been crafting requirements for its foray into zero trust, called Thunderdome, and awarded Booz Allen Hamilton $6.8 million to develop a prototype leveraging software defined…
White House starts the clock on zero trust adoption
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Agencies have to meet specific zero trust security requirements by the end of fiscal year 2024 under a new policy memo, including updates to identity policies that will affect how…
Diversity and the cyber workforce
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Data shows that the federal cybersecurity workforce is less diverse than the government overall, but addressing the disparity will take more than hiring more diverse employees, say DEIA experts and…
Biden administration touts ‘significant progress’ in Made in America Office’s first year
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The office’s purpose is to coordinate federal efforts and maximize the use of domestic goods by taxpayer-funded federal agencies when appropriate. Read the original article: Biden administration touts ‘significant progress’…
Survey: CIOs aren’t banking on TMF for modernization
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content A survey of federal CIOs by the Professional Services Council found that tech officials were not prioritizing TMF funding for IT modernization projects. Read the original article: Survey: CIOs aren’t…
CISA preps update to the zero trust maturity model
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency will update its zero trust maturity model to assist agencies in meeting goals outlined in the cybersecurity executive order released last year, an official…
Ransomware to overtake phishing as top cause for data compromises, report says
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content A new report says 2021 set a record for data breaches, but increasingly notifications to victims and authorities often lack transparency, hindering investigations. Read the original article: Ransomware to overtake…
Citizen satisfaction with federal government services hits all-time low
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The American Customer Satisfaction Index 2021 Federal Government Report showed citizen satisfaction in government services in a freefall over the last four years, with declines across all driving indicators of…
No easy fix for ID verification for government benefits
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content While states are looking for turnkey solutions to qualify applicants for government programs, many individuals without the right credentials can fall between the cracks. Read the original article: No easy…
Biden administration confirms it will mostly pause punishment of unvaccinated feds
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content White House issues new guidance as it appeals nationwide injunction. Read the original article: Biden administration confirms it will mostly pause punishment of unvaccinated feds
A USAF initiative for the hybrid workplace
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center in Joint Base San Antonio has been transitioning to a hybrid work environment for two years, shrinking physical facilities by 40%. Read…
Court block of contractor vaccine mandate does not bar workplace safety measures
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content A block of the Biden administration’s order that contractors be vaccinated against COVID-19 or test regularly has been in place since December. Read the original article: Court block of contractor…
OPM issues guidance to ensure 67,000 feds make at least $15 per hour
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Agencies have until the end of this month to exercise special pay rates to implement a $15 minimum wage, in accordance with a Biden administration executive order. Read the original…
DISA preps for a diverse hybrid cloud environment
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The Defense Information Systems Agency is experimenting with using commercial containers in data centers to help prepare for a multi-vendor, multi-capability cloud environment. Read the original article: DISA preps for…
Strengthening identity-based security with zero trust
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The identity section of the Office of Management and Budget’s zero trust strategy can be strengthened by integrating three emerging and related concepts. Read the original article: Strengthening identity-based security…
Data management’s role in sustaining digital transformation
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content As agencies move from the research to implementation phase of their digital transformations, federal data experts say intelligent data management is crucial to better leverage and protect critical data. Read…
Federal court issues nationwide pause on Biden’s federal employee vaccine mandate
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Biden overstepped his presidential power, federal judge says. Read the original article: Federal court issues nationwide pause on Biden’s federal employee vaccine mandate
Social Security workers to return to offices possibly by the end of March
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The Social Security Administration reached agreements with all of its unions on reentry that unions hope will lead to a more collaborative relationship moving forward. Read the original article: Social…
The Hill gets serious about digital services
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The House of Representatives is launching a digital services team, after recommendations from the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress. Read the original article: The Hill gets serious…
CISA releases finalized IPv6 guidance for agencies
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The network guidance document is years in the making. Read the original article: CISA releases finalized IPv6 guidance for agencies
Agencies lag on telecom transition in latest FITARA scorecard
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content At a House hearing, lawmakers, federal officials and stakeholders called for improved metrics to grade compliance with the Federal IT Technology Reform Act. Read the original article: Agencies lag on…
Connolly, Issa launch IT modernization caucus
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The lawmakers behind the FITARA legislation are establishing a new caucus centered around IT modernization issues. Read the original article: Connolly, Issa launch IT modernization caucus
Air Force secretary talks acquisitions, JADC2
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said he wants to focus on operational payoffs when it comes to the services programs, particularly the Air Force’s contribution to Joint All Domain Command…
Deputy CIO Maria Roat to retire in March
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Roat has been in senior government technology management roles for over 15 years and her government career, including military service, has spanned over 40 years. Read the original article: Deputy…
DISA is working on unified plan to phase out Joint Regional Security Stacks
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content As the Defense Department’s top IT agency moves forward with Thunderdome, it’s answer to zero trust, it’s also mapping out how the embattled JRSS program feeds into it. Read the…
NSA to get binding operational directive authority under new cyber policy
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content A new memo signed by President Biden outlines how the May 2021 executive order on cybersecurity applies to national security systems. Read the original article: NSA to get binding operational…
Congress losing a heavy hitter on cybersecurity
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Rep. Jim Langevin, co-chair and founder of the House Cybersecurity Caucus, will not seek re-election. Read the original article: Congress losing a heavy hitter on cybersecurity
HHS releases long-awaited electronic health info sharing framework
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT released the long-awaited Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement on Tuesday. Read the original article: HHS releases long-awaited electronic health info…
VA seeks dashboard to coordinate $21B health record project
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The Office of Electronic Health Records Modernization wants a dashboard view of progress across the DOD and VA’s interconnected software upgrades. Read the original article: VA seeks dashboard to coordinate…
DISA leans on training collaboration, academic partnerships to build future workforce
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The Defense Department’s IT agency says “collaborative environment” at U.S. Cyber Command’s Dreamport has been key for tech workforce development. Read the original article: DISA leans on training collaboration, academic…
Is performance measurement a fad that has now come and gone?
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Steve Kelman warns that a constant priority under the previous four presidents is getting far less attention from the Biden administration. Read the original article: Is performance measurement a fad…
VA delays EHR deployment due to COVID cases
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The VA Central Ohio Healthcare System was supposed to receive a new EHR system deployment in March, but COVID spikes overwhelmed the workforce. Read the original article: VA delays EHR…
USPS, USDS collaborate on new COVID-19 test website
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The United States Postal Service and United States Digital Service have been working on a new website for Americans to order free, at-home rapid COVID-19 tests. The administration is confident…
Former DHS acting IG pleads guilty in software scheme
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content A former acting top watchdog at the Department of Homeland Security pleaded guilty in a scheme to steal case management software from multiple federal agencies in order to create a…
Army plans ICAM rethink to support unified network operations
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content To make mobile device use more secure, the Army is preparing a new identity and access requirements as it adopts zero trust security principles. Read the original article: Army plans…
Ferriero to retire from National Archives
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Archivist of the United States David Ferriero is retiring from his post in April after 12 years in the position. Read the original article: Ferriero to retire from National Archives
Is there a path forward in Congress for mandatory cyber incident reporting?
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content A group of lawmakers is seeking legislation that would require private companies to report cyber incidents and ransomware attacks to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, despite their efforts being…
Biden’s CX order puts new momentum behind longtime efforts, leaders say
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Officials at an ACT-IAC event explained how a recent White House executive order on customer experience is helping to unify disparate CX efforts across government. Read the original article: Biden’s…
SBA faces fraud risks and IT security woes, IG says
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The Small Business Administration has struggled to cope with an onslaught of potentially fraudulent activity within its direct lending programs spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, Inspector General Hannibal Ware testified…
FCC chair proposes updating data breach reporting requirements
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The Commission is still waiting for an empty chair to be filled as observers call for a vote on Biden nominee Gigi Sohn. Read the original article: FCC chair proposes…
Defense officials press lawmakers for a 2022 appropriation
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Defense officials warned lawmakers that some programs and tech efforts could be delayed or eliminated if Congress fails to pass a 2022 defense spending bill soon. Read the original article:…
DHS launches new program to recruit, train climate professionals
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The program, designed to recruit recent graduates as well as current federal employees, is one of the department’s efforts meant to focus DHS on adapting to climate change. Read the…
IRS plans new version of its $700M digital platform contract
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The Integrated Enterprise Portal 2.0 procurement will cover some of the most widely used, public-facing IRS applications. Read the original article: IRS plans new version of its $700M digital platform…
Agencies must establish COVID-19 testing programs for certain unvaccinated feds and contractors by Feb. 15
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Task force issues new guidance on coronavirus testing for those who report to federal facilities or otherwise interact with the public. Read the original article: Agencies must establish COVID-19 testing…
Why self-sufficiency is key to fostering data literacy in the Air Force
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The Air Force wants to improve data literacy and culture, so it’s creating a cadre of “citizen analysts” and communities of interest to build and then spread their knowledge. Read…
House FISMA draft codifies federal CISO role, looks to shared services
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The House Oversight Committee is considering the first updates to the Federal Information Security Modernization Act in seven years, amid increasingly sophisticated cyber risks and threats. Read the original article:…
MSPB passes five-year mark without a quorum
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Without a quorum on the Merit Systems Protection Board, the board is unable to issue decisions for appeals, leaving thousands in limbo and a critical part of the civil service…
Can Project Maven help shape acquisition policy?
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The DOD’s inspector general found that the lack of a formal documentation process for acquisition metrics and procedures could prevent future growth of Project Maven and similar projects. Read the…
OPM prods agencies to name chief diversity officers
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The Office of Personnel Management followed up on an executive order on diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in a letter released Monday on chief diversity officers. OPM is establishing a…
Simplify Cloud with Data Management as a Service
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A ‘friend from the city’ making her mark on government contracting
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Steve Kelman reports on a new addition to the cohort of non-traditional government contractors. Read the original article: A ‘friend from the city’ making her mark on government contracting
Report: 45% of all federal employees teleworked in fiscal 2020
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The Office of Personnel Management’s latest annual telework report captures the first six months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the original article: Report: 45% of all federal employees teleworked in…
Supreme Court hearing turns to the contractor mandate
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Chief Justice John Roberts invoked the federal contractor mandate – currently blocked from taking effect due to a lawsuit – at a hearing at which two separate vaccine authority cases…
NGA looks to tech to support unclassified workforce
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is looking to the future with plans to accommodate uncleared employees and to be prepared for “a changing world environment that we don’t anticipate,” said Mark…
Appeals court deals another blow to Biden’s contractor vaccine mandate
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit said in a Wednesday decision that Biden’s mandate likely goes beyond authority given in the Procurement Act and denied the administration’s…
Streamlining delivery at USDA
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Rebecca Piazza, former 18F acting executive director, is working at USDA on customer experience in food and nutrition benefits. The hope is that the work could increase participation in programs…
GAO uses uses covert testing scheme to assess SBA screening processes
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The Government Accountability Office sent applications from four fake firms to the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program to see whether SBA had made progress addressing long-standing oversight issues. Read the…
Federal agencies highlight security improvements a year after Capitol attack
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The Homeland Security Department said officials do not “have information indicating any specific or credible threats related to the anniversary.” Read the original article: Federal agencies highlight security improvements a…
DOD looks to expand its data partnerships with allies
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The Defense Department’s chief data officer, David Spirk, talked about the growing community of data leaders among allies and how the partnerships can pay off. Read the original article: DOD…
FTC warns of legal risks of failing on Log4j mitigation
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content The Federal Trade Commission issued a warning this week urging companies to take “reasonable steps” to mitigate known software vulnerabilities or face potential legal consequences, recalling the $700 million settlement…
The Future of Federal Secure Remote Access
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Secure remote work has become a common term in the federal space – especially during the pandemic. In this session, we’ll focus on CISA’s TIC 3.0 Remote User use case,…
Roadmap to a Better Customer Experience
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Watch this on-demand webinar to hear how congressional offices are modernizing digital communications for their constituents. You’ll walk away with best practices and actionable tips for IT modernization, no matter…
OPM disputes 2021 court ruling on firing feds for poor performance
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Comments from the Office of Personnel Management in a recent rulemaking could change how agencies approach performance improvement plans and termination for cause. Read the original article: OPM disputes 2021…
Closing the CMMC training gaps
This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Look for trainers working on the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program to realign their efforts to support recent changes to the certification process in 2022. Read the original article: Closing…