Factory director Lt. Col. Charlie Bahk discussed plans to launch at the Army’s facility in Austin, Texas. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: The Marines are launching a software factory
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VA, Oracle are negotiating a five-year option on troubled health record software contract
Technology problems are being compounded by policy disputes over configuration of the new electronic health record between the Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: VA,…
FDIC fails to establish effective controls to secure sensitive data, report says
The agency tasked with supervising financial institutions nationwide is struggling to maintain effective information security measures, according to a new inspector general report. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: FDIC fails to…
VA, Oracle negotiate five-year option on troubled health record software contract
Technology problems are being compounded by policy disputes over configuration of the new electronic health record between the Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: VA,…
How the Pentagon mobilized to support tech startups after bank failure
The failure of Silicon Valley Bank presents the Defense Department with warnings—and opportunities. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: How the Pentagon mobilized to support tech startups after bank failure
CISA: ‘Multiple threat actors’ used old exploit to access federal agency Servers
At least two groups tried to exploit the vulnerability to get deeper into the agency’s networks, including a Vietnamese criminal gang. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: CISA: ‘Multiple threat actors’ used…
Government employees and defense contractors still have got bad passwords, report says
According to new research, a majority of government employees with exposed passwords were found to have reused them across multiple accounts. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Government employees and defense contractors…
NSA offers new tips on zero trust and identity
Weaknesses in identity and access controls are allowing cyber attacks to happen, NSA officials say. A new tip sheet is meant to help national security systems mature their controls. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read…
USDS alum Lynn Overmann talks priorities in new role as Beeck Center’s director
Continuing a recent tradition of former U.S. Digital Services officials tapped to lead Georgetown University’s technology and policy hub, Overmann talks about the challenges and opportunities of helping bring innovation to the federal government. This article has been indexed from…
Why it’s time for a pivot on digital identity
COMMENTARY | The White House should rethink their approach to reducing identity theft in public benefits to align with the broader objective outlined in the National Cybersecurity Strategy—one that would invest in digital identity infrastructure that can reduce identity theft…
White House seeks $74 billion for federal civilian IT in 2024
The administration is proposing a nearly $10 billion bump in federal spending to achieve its modernization goals, including several significant increases in spending on IT and cybersecurity at civilian agencies. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content…
IRS plans to approve use of Login-dot-gov as Tax Day nears
The tax agency intends to add Login-dot-gov this filing season—and as early as next week—as the integration is in final rounds of testing. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: IRS plans to…
IRS Plans to approve use of Login-dot-gov as Tax Day nears
The tax agency intends to add Login this filing season—and as early as next week—as the integration is in final rounds of testing. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: IRS Plans to…
Okay boomers—listen up!
Steve Kelman remembers the savage beats of the great Tom Lehrer. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Okay boomers—listen up!
Reciprocity remains as key clearance issue
Intelligence community elements appear to have adopted a wait-and-see posture over efforts to construct a common platform that allows for agencies to treat security adjudications as a shared service. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read…
Building neurodiverse tech teams
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency started a pilot in 2020 focused on neurodiversity in its workforce. One hire from the effort says the job is a welcome opportunity to use her unique skills and talents to support the agency’s mission This…
IRS watchdog seeks crackdown on feds who owe back taxes
While civil servants overwhelmingly pay their taxes, the delinquency rate has ticked up for several years. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: IRS watchdog seeks crackdown on feds who owe back taxes
Vendors prepare to spend more on cybersecurity under new rules
Despite some complaints about the White House’s new tack, industry leaders say most recognize the need for better defenses. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Vendors prepare to spend more on cybersecurity…
New bills look to help small water systems tap cybersecurity help
New legislation looks to set aside $10 million to help subsidize fees for small utilities to join the Water Information Sharing and Analysis Center. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: New bills…
Lawmaker and staffer health data exposed in insurance breach
The attack on local insurance company DC Health Link threatens to expose personal information of House lawmakers and Hill staffers. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Lawmaker and staffer health data exposed…
White House budget proposal includes CX, fraud prevention
The fiscal 2024 budget request emphasizes funding for the President’s Management Agenda goals, including customer experience. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: White House budget proposal includes CX, fraud prevention
Biden’s budget includes $200M for TMF
The Biden administration’s fiscal 2024 budget request features proposed funding gains for key civilian tech programs facing scrutiny on Capitol Hill. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Biden’s budget includes $200M for…
White House budget proposal includes CX, fraud prevention asks
The fiscal 2024 budget request emphasizes funding for the President’s Management Agenda goals, including customer experience. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: White House budget proposal includes CX, fraud prevention asks
TSA issues cybersecurity amendment for aviation industry
The Transportation Security Administration has released a series of new performance-based cybersecurity measures for the aviation industry just days after the White House released its national cybersecurity strategy. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original…
IRS CIO moving to Treasury CTO post
Jeff King, currently deputy chief information officer at Treasury, will be taking on the role of acting CIO at the IRS. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: IRS CIO moving to Treasury…
CISA still has work to do to fix agency weaknesses revealed by SolarWinds, watchdog says
A new report from the Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general details recommendations for CISA’s network visibility and threat detection tech, workforce and more. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: CISA still…
GSA officials misled agencies about Login-dot-gov
The agency’s inspector general blasted GSA officials for claiming that its identity proofing website met NIST guidelines for biometric comparison, charging millions for it, when it did not. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the…
NIH automated biomedical office teases small biz cybersecurity contract
The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences is on the hunt for a small business contractor to provide cybersecurity services. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: NIH automated biomedical office teases small…
Acting national cyber director offers new details on upcoming cyber workforce strategy
The forthcoming plan is meant to accompany an overarching cyber strategy released last week that industry groups and cybersecurity experts said would be challenging to implement given the nation’s cyber workforce woes. This article has been indexed from FCW –…
NSF watchdog warns of ‘other transaction’ pitfalls as funding decisions loom
The National Science Foundation is poised to distribute billions in research and development funding via legislation designed to boost domestic production of computer chips. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: NSF watchdog…
Sketching out the rules for offensive cyber operations
The White House released the first-ever National Cybersecurity Strategy this week. It leaves the door open for more defined use cases for cyber operations. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Sketching out…
Three ways federal agencies can align with the equity executive order
Knowing who to reach, customizing communications and leveraging data are key to making the Biden administration’s executive order on delivering benefits and services to underserved communities work in practice. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read…
EPA: States must evaluate cybersecurity of public water systems
The Environmental Protection Agency said it was expanding its capacity for helping states assess the cybersecurity of operational technology used in public water systems. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: EPA: States…
Tech trade group leery of new regulations proposed in Biden’s cyber strategy
The new national cybersecurity strategy calls for software providers to be held accountable for vulnerabilities in their products – a fundamental shift in approach that sparked concerns among some technology associations and firms. This article has been indexed from FCW…
New federal service delivery model focuses on people and problems, not bureaucratic silos
The White House envisions applications for services like food assistance, Medicaid and other benefits taking 20 minutes, with enrollment coming after just 24 hours. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: New federal…
Industry stakeholders push back on software liability reform in new national cybersecurity strategy
The new national cybersecurity strategy calls for software providers to be held accountable for vulnerabilities in their products – a fundamental shift in approach that sparked concerns among some technology associations and firms. This article has been indexed from FCW…
White House details new life experience projects
The projects include a goals like helping Americans seeking services like food assistance, Medicaid and other benefits be able to apply in 20 minutes and enroll in 24 hours. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read…
Dissenting from our toxic political culture
Steve Kelman says it’s important in this highly partisan era to find points of disagreement with one’s own party. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Dissenting from our toxic political culture
Accenture prevails in long fight for Healthcare.gov work
After several rounds of protests, the company will continue to manage the health insurance exchanges that are the Affordable Care Act’s centerpiece . This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Accenture prevails in…
Watchdog: Secret Service, ICE failed to follow federal statutes in using cell phone tracking devices
Two federal agencies failed to consistently apply court statutes and Department of Homeland Security policies for the use of cell site simulators in law enforcement cases, in part because of insufficient policy guidance, a new report claims. This article has…
National cyber strategy faces major implementation challenges, experts say
A depleted workforce, lack of funding and challenges with information sharing across the public and private sectors may severely hamper the federal government’s implementation of a new sweeping cybersecurity strategy, experts told FCW. This article has been indexed from FCW…
White House sends anti-fraud wishlist to Congress as stakeholders await identity executive order
Asked when the long-anticipated executive order would be coming out, senior advisor to the President Gene Sperling told reporters to “stay tuned” as the measure winds through legal approvals. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read…
New White House cyber strategy looks to redistribute risks, responsibilities
The ranging strategy document includes plans for the collective defense of federal civilian executive branch agencies and a push for legislation to require software vendors to assume liability for the security of their products. This article has been indexed from…
CISA advisory details red team attack on critical infrastructure organization
The report comes as the director of the nation’s cyber defense agency calls on Congress to establish “higher standards of care for software in specific critical infrastructure entities.” This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the…
Could the Pentagon use a little ChatGPT?
The Air Force’s top tech leader said the AI technology, or something like it, could help “rapidly pull together information” such as figuring out who’s in charge of an organization. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content…
U.S. Marshals Service hacked in ‘major incident’
This is the second time the agency has been hacked in recent years, adding to a growing number of agencies that have experienced cybersecurity incidents. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: U.S.…
House Republicans offer proposal to claw back unemployment modernization funding
A Tuesday markup in the House Ways and Means Committee featured partisan sparing over a proposal to pull back Labor Department funding from the American Rescue Plan Act for unemployment modernization. This article has been indexed from FCW – All…
White House to officially ban TikTok from government devices within 30 days
New guidance from the Office of Management and Budget finalizes a congressional push to ban the popular Chinese social networking app from all government devices amid privacy and security concerns. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content…
Rights groups push ICE to end contract with LexisNexis
The groups argue that the contractor-supplied data allows the Immigration and Customs Enforcement to obtain information that might ordinarily require a warrant – or be restricted by state and local government with “sanctuary” statutes protecting undocumented Americans. This article has…
What’s the secret to getting to the cloud? Just do it
On the heels of a new federal cloud report, OPM officials tell The Partnership for Public Service what they learned in adopting cloud services and how to get started. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read…
The great power pivot and the intelligence community
The shift from terrorism to great power competition means changes in tech, acquisition and private-sector partnerships. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: The great power pivot and the intelligence community
Pentagon didn’t check risks before authorizing cloud services, watchdog finds
An audit conducted by the Defense Department’s inspector general found agency components “may be unaware of known vulnerabilities and cybersecurity risks associated with operating their systems or storing their data.” This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content…
DHS tests show facial recognition tech has varied results, but gaining ground
Although some systems were able to meet performance thresholds for all demographic groups, others did show differentials because of issues with obtaining quality photos of people with varying skin tones. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content…
GSA contract vehicle looks to solve the ‘valley of death’ problem
The General Services Administration has dubbed the potential vehicle RIO and has formed an acquisition team to continue its market research. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: GSA contract vehicle looks to…
CDC technology office plans roadmap for public health data interoperability
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Office of Public Health Data, Surveillance and Technology is aiming to expand public health data sharing and nationwide health equity over the next two years. This article has been indexed from FCW –…
Federal procurement is poised for reform—here’s what to keep in mind
Increased collaboration between the private and public sectors will help all parties involved understand how best to modernize government systems while minimizing potential disruptions to critical operations. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original…
Mapping cloud to mission
A new report from the Partnership for Public Service highlights how federal agencies have capitalized on cloud technology and how those lessons can help others evolve. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article:…
GSA not tapping data on unauthorized access attempts at federal facilities, report says
The General Services Administration isn’t using access card data to mitigate risks on federal property, according to a new report. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: GSA not tapping data on unauthorized…
Top White House leaders tease forthcoming agency guidance for digital identity
OMB acting controller Deidre Harrison said Wednesday that she’s working with federal CIO Clare Martorana to get to agencies new guidance on digital identity following fraud in pandemic benefits programs. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content…
USDA to issue regulations to modernize, streamline the WIC program
The Agriculture Department is scheduled to publish a proposed rule that would remove current regulatory requirements that prevent online shopping in the WIC program. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: USDA to…
Census Bureau data susceptible to ‘reconstruction attacks’ exposing individual data, report claims
A team of computer scientists demonstrated how cybercriminals can leverage commercial laptops to reverse engineer the Bureau’s statistics, leaving Americans exposed to risks like identity theft and discrimination. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the…
Army Research Lab scouting new autonomous capabilities, natural language processing
The Army is on the hunt for air-ground robotic and autonomous systems, voice-guided technology and other capabilities as part of its second tech assessment event. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Army…
White House mulls scaling up Login-dot-gov to reach every American
A draft of a long-awaited executive order covering digital identity includes a push to make government-owned Login-dot-gov an option for most federal benefits programs. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: White House…
TMF invests over $40M to improve cybersecurity and digital services
The Technology Modernization Fund’s most recent investments will go to the Social Security Administration, the Treasury Department and the U.S. Agency for Global Media. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: TMF invests…
Send me software, not hardware, Navy infowar leader says
“Boxes of computers” aren’t so helpful aboard space-limited ships, Rear Adm. Doug Small said. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Send me software, not hardware, Navy infowar leader says
Navy ‘setting the pace’ among services, principal cyber advisor says
Chris Cleary touts prototype tools and readies a new cyber plan. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Navy ‘setting the pace’ among services, principal cyber advisor says
CISA teases industry day for operational strategy support
The cybersecurity agency is planning to field a multiple award schedule contract for consultant services to help shape its operational strategy. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: CISA teases industry day for…
DOD updates job qualifications for cyber workers
Defense’s updated plan focuses on role-specific requirements and comes as the agency’s cyber workforce strategy is slated for imminent release. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: DOD updates job qualifications for cyber…
VA delays health record go-live at key Michigan site
The Ann Arbor, Mich., site was set to be the first Level 1 facility to host the new Oracle Cerner health record in June. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: VA delays…
VA pushes back health record go-live at key Michigan site
The Ann Arbor, Mich., site was set to be the first Level 1 facility to host the new Oracle Cerner health record in June. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: VA pushes…
Biden’s equity executive order includes data, AI provisions
The order directs agencies to consider including their civil rights offices in decisions about artificial intelligence systems. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Biden’s equity executive order includes data, AI provisions
Top senator says modernizing VA’s EHR ‘is not optional’
After leading GOP lawmakers introduced legislation to terminate the deployment of VA’s new electronic health record program, Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont.—chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee—said upgrading the system “has to be done.” This article has been indexed from…
House, Senate Dems push bill to prevent the next Schedule F
The latest legislative proposal to block presidents from unilaterally stripping federal workers of their civil service protections creates additional barriers to reclassifying employees. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: House, Senate Dems…
Biden’s IRS pick says he wants to move agency’s systems into the 21st century
Nominee for IRS commissioner Danny Werfel, a self-professed “government geek,” talked customer experience, cybersecurity and IT modernization with senators at a Wednesday hearing. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Biden’s IRS pick…
Cantwell presses FAA for NOTAM redundancy plan
The Commerce Committee chairwoman wants more details on how the FAA plans to manage a key database that suffered a nationwide outage last month. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Cantwell presses…
Navy looks to OTA consortium for advanced tech
The Naval Information Warfare Center is looking to leverage advances in artificial intelligence and other technology into new capabilities. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Navy looks to OTA consortium for advanced…
EPA’s high-tech plane monitored toxic event site in Ohio
The rarely used sensor aircraft is said to be ready to deploy on a moment’s notice. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: EPA’s high-tech plane monitored toxic event site in Ohio
Army looking to experiment with autonomous, real-time technologies
The service’s annual experimental technology event will include a focus on autonomous lane clearance and decontaminant capabilities in 2024. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Army looking to experiment with autonomous, real-time…
Government’s chief data scientist previews agencies’ work on equitable data
U.S. Chief Data Scientist Denice Ross said government agencies are working to build capacity around equitable data, with a progress report on these efforts set to come out soon. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read…
Why it’s time to supercharge data infrastructure funding
Advances in technology have set the stage for pivotal collaborations between computer scientists, statisticians, mathematicians and domain scientists—but government needs to pitch in. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Why it’s time…
Small business participation in federal marketplace continues decline despite $159 billion in awards
The number of small businesses that received federal contracts in fiscal year 2022 was less than half the number that received contracts in 2012, according to a new report. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read…
New GSA benefits hub to pilot text notifications
The General Services Administration’s Public Benefits Studio is looking for agency partners to co-design and pilot a new digital notification service that will send customized reminders to individuals in public benefit programs. This article has been indexed from FCW –…
Biden’s State of the Union highlights semiconductor success and big tech privacy concerns
The president applauded the CHIPS and Science Act and urged lawmakers to crack down on big tech’s data privacy and surveillance practices. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Biden’s State of the…
OIG finds oversight issues with GSA’s performance-based contracts
GSA contracting personnel produced performance reports that were “often incomplete or not available at all,” according to a new inspector general’s audit. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: OIG finds oversight issues with…
Inflation, workforce issues challenge defense contractors amid security pivot
The defense industrial base is facing workforce and inflationary headwinds just as the U.S. is refocusing its strategic lens on competition with China and Russia. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Inflation,…
Industry, Congress have eye on Login.gov and the public, private sector role in digital identity
The Software Alliance and Enterprise Cloud Coalition calls for a “technology neutral” solution to digital identity in a recent letter after Congress directed GSA to promote a policy of multiple credential service providers. This article has been indexed from FCW…
Announcing the 2023 Federal 100
Meet the 100 outstanding individuals being honored for going above and beyond in support of federal IT over the past year. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Announcing the 2023 Federal 100
National Cyber Director to retire next week
Chris Inglis will retire almost two years after beginning the job. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: National Cyber Director to retire next week
Building accountability into the coming spyware ban
A long-anticipated executive order to block foreign commercial spyware should also come with accountability for companies that neglect cybersecurity best practices. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Building accountability into the coming…
Remembering Professor Carter
Steve Kelman reflects on the former defense secretary’s life in government and academia. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Remembering Professor Carter
Lawmakers clash during hearing about unemployment insurance fraud
While House members pointed fingers over fraudulent payouts from pandemic-era programs, watchdogs offered recommendations for action, including new tech and data-sharing tools. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Lawmakers clash during hearing…
House bill would put grid operators on a short clock for breach reporting
A cyber incident reporting bill making its way through Congress would task critical energy infrastructure owners and operators with reporting cyber incidents to the Department of Energy within 24-hours of their discovery. This article has been indexed from FCW –…
White House looks to shore up public trust in government websites
Federal agencies need to use ‘memorable’ and succinct domain names for government websites, per guidance issued on Wednesday. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: White House looks to shore up public trust…
IRS names advisors on possible government-run direct filing system for taxpayers
The IRS tapped New America to report on the feasibility of a free, public-facing IRS-hosted tax filing infrastructure for ordinary taxpayers. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: IRS names advisors on possible…
Biden’s State of the Union highlights semiconductor success and big tech privacy concerns
The president applauded the CHIPS and Science Act and urged lawmakers to crack down on big tech’s data privacy and surveillance practices. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Biden’s State of the…
Labor Secretary set to leave post for NHL players union, reports say
The news comes as some House Republicans set their sights on oversight for fraud in pandemic-era benefits programs including enhanced unemployment insurance. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Labor Secretary set to…
IRS not capturing the true cost of its legacy IT footprint, watchdog says
An oversight report requested by Rep. Gerry Connolly found that the tax agency lacks timelines for decommissioning decades-old legacy systems and isn’t tracking how much they are paying for upkeep of out-of-date software. This article has been indexed from FCW…
House panel presses FAA to speed up modernization
Members of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure pressed an FAA official on what it would take for the agency to modernize faster, including its plans to update a system that caused a nationwide ground stop last month. This…
Software industry group offers FedRAMP wishlist to OMB, GSA
The recently-passed FedRAMP Authorization Act should be a starting point for the government to remake the certification program in a way that lowers the barrier of entry for cloud solutions, the Alliance for Digital Innovation said in a new letter…
House Dem pushes back on bill to cancel VA’s $20B-plus software refresh
Rep. Mark Takano, now ranking member on the House Veterans Affairs Committee, doesn’t want to cancel the Electronic Health Records Modernization program without a ready alternative – and VistA doesn’t count. This article has been indexed from FCW – All…