Acquisition
CISA task force leader calls for increased global cooperation on supply chain risks
A co-chair of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency task force working to bolster supply chain resilience says global solutions are required to address some of the biggest threats impacting domestic and international supply chains.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Safety Review Board staffs up
The chair of the Cyber Safety Review Board has ambitious goals for the organization following its public review of the Log4j software vulnerability.
Cybersecurity
VA Systems Vulnerable to Cyber Intrusions Due to Lack of Effective Oversight, Report Says
The Department of Veterans Affairs Inspector General's office said the agency is "leaving its systems vulnerable to compromise by impostors who may gain access to protected information."
Cybersecurity
Former CISA chief wants a new, cross-cutting new agency to lead federal cyber
Chris Krebs wants to establish a new agency to focus on privacy, data and cyber risks facing the U.S., or to pull the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency from under the Department of Homeland Security.
Digital Government
VA systems vulnerable to cyber intrusions due to lack of effective oversight, report says
The Department of Veterans Affairs Inspector General's office said the agency is "leaving its systems vulnerable to compromise by impostors who may gain access to protected information."
Digital Government
DOD Failing to Track Progress on Military Alternatives to GPS, GAO Says
A new report says military leaders don’t have enough information to make crucial decisions about ongoing efforts to develop alternatives to the Global Positioning System.
Cybersecurity
DOD failing to track progress on military alternatives to GPS, GAO says
A new report says military leaders don’t have enough information to make crucial decisions about ongoing efforts to develop alternatives to the Global Positioning System.
Cybersecurity
National Cyber Director’s office sheds light on forthcoming cybersecurity strategy
Building a more resilient cyber ecosystem tops the list, according to a top official from the office tasked with leading the initiative.
Digital Government
TMF Announces Over $26 million for Three Projects
The Technology Modernization Fund is making good on its promise earlier this year to support projects focusing on improving public-facing digital services.
Acquisition
Lawmakers push Biden for an order to root out dark money from federal contractors
A group of lawmakers want the White House to issue an executive order requiring large federal contractors to disclose their political spending – but not everyone is in support of the idea.
Modernization
TMF announces over $26 million for three projects
The Technology Modernization Fund is making good on its promise earlier this year to support projects focusing on improving public-facing digital services.
Acquisition
Senate passes bill to root out conflicts of interest in federal contracting
The Preventing Organizational Conflicts of Interest in Federal Acquisition Act sets new disclosure requirements and expands authorities for federal contracting officers.
Digital Government
Senators Introduce Bill to Ensure Resiliency of Federal Data Centers
The proposal would establish baseline safeguards for cybersecurity and physical issues like natural disasters.
Cybersecurity
Senators introduce bill to ensure resiliency of federal data centers
The proposal would establish baseline safeguards for cybersecurity and physical issues like natural disasters.
Modernization
GSA’s Ascend cloud RFI emphasizes baseline requirements for vendors
The General Services Administration seeks feedback from the private sector on its highly anticipated one-stop shop for federal agencies seeking commercial cloud solutions.
Modernization
GPO unveils key priorities for 5-year modernization plan
The Government Publishing Office is including a six-step process to emphasize its modernization and innovation efforts over the next five years.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Float FITARA Changes as Scores Get Dragged Down by Missing Data
The cyber scores were unreliable due to incomplete data, witnesses told lawmakers.
Policy
Lawmakers call for DHS inspector general to ‘step aside’ from Secret Service probe
Department of Homeland Security Inspector General Joseph Cuffari failed to notify Congress about the Secret Service’s refusal to comply with his office’s investigation for months, top lawmakers said.
Modernization
Lawmakers float FITARA changes as scores get dragged down by missing data
The cyber scores were unreliable due to incomplete data, witnesses told lawmakers.
Modernization
FITARA 14 sees just one overall A and stagnant grades
The Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act scorecard did reveal continued struggles in the cybersecurity and Networx transition.
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