FCW Insider: May 27, 2021
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
VA lowballed health record modernization costs, watchdog says
In a newly released report, the inspector general at the Department of Veterans Affairs indicates that the $16 billion estimate for the switch to the Cerner electronic health record system doesn't incorporate billions in needed physical infrastructure costs.
Biden's first cyber EO deadline is here. What will change?
The Department of Homeland Security was asked to transmit policy recommendations on data retention and event logging to the Office of Management and Budget by May 26 as part of President Joe Biden's cybersecurity executive order.
NITAAC releases long-awaited RFP for $50 billion CIO-SP4
The National Institute of Health's Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC) has released its highly-anticipated request for proposals for the new CIO Solutions and Partners 4 (CIO-SP4) contract vehicle.
ICYMI: DHS to issue new pipeline security regulations after Colonial attack
A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said the new guidance for pipeline security will be issued in the coming days.
Quick Hits
*** The U.S. Army issued new device policy for teleworkers. To guard against data leaks, teleworking soldiers, civilian employees and contractors are required to clear devices with automatic listening technology from their work area, or have audio access functions disabled. Smart speakers and smart TVs are included along with smartphones and tablets with active personal digital assistant functionality.
*** The Department of Homeland Security is facing "persistent" data problems, according to a new report from the agency's Office of Inspector General.