Digital Government
GSA Makes a Case for Login.gov on Capitol Hill After Scathing Report
General Services Administration officials addressed allegations that the agency misrepresented identity proofing standards of Login.gov at a hearing Wednesday, as lawmakers pondered the potential for fraudsters in the system.
Acquisition
GSA releases new 5G acquisition guidance for agencies
The new guidance is meant to help agencies acquire 5G while navigating tech, cybersecurity and acquisition considerations, agency officials said.
Policy
GSA makes a case for Login.gov on Capitol Hill following scathing report
General Services Administration officials addressed allegations that the agency misrepresented identity proofing standards of Login.gov at a hearing Wednesday, as lawmakers pondered the potential for fraudsters in the system.
Policy
Another Democrat joins chorus of concerns about CBP’s mobile app
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) is the latest to express concerns about CBP's mobile application and its role in the asylum process.
Digital Government
Planned Login-dot-gov deployment at IRS is postponed
The decision comes after concerns about implementing the sign-on service during tax season.
Cybersecurity
Industry reps like CISA's public-private cybersecurity collaborative, but offer tips on how to scale it
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) noted in the hearing that CISA’s Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative lacks a charter or membership criteria and previewed a forthcoming bill to “clarify activities of the JCDC.”
Digital Government
IRS Taxpayer Advocate Says Congress Shortchanged IT Modernization Efforts
Lawmakers didn’t allocate the $80 billion provided to the IRS in the right way, claims National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins, adding that IT modernization and taxpayer services aren’t getting the money they need.
Modernization
IRS Taxpayer Advocate says Congress shortchanged IT modernization efforts
Lawmakers didn’t allocate the $80 billion provided to the IRS in the right way, claims National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins, adding that IT modernization and taxpayer services aren’t getting the money they need.
Digital Government
OPM Gives Agencies Guidance for a New Program to Rotate Cybersecurity Employees Across Agencies
The guidance seeks to implement the Federal Rotation Cyber Workforce Program created by lawmakers last year as a way to foster new critical skills across government.
People
OPM gives agencies guidance for a new program to rotate cybersecurity employees across agencies
The guidance seeks to implement the Federal Rotation Cyber Workforce Program created by lawmakers last year as a way to foster new critical skills across government.
Cybersecurity
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.
People
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.
Modernization
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.
People
Reciprocity remains a 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.
People
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
Digital Government
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.
Modernization
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.
People
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.
Cybersecurity
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.
Digital Government
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.
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