Cybersecurity
Housing agency didn't complete cyber orders from DHS, report says
The agency said that some of its websites failed to comply with binding operational directives from the Department of Homeland Security.
Digital Government
OMB looks to update federal race and ethnicity data standards
The government's chief statistician put out a call for input via newly announced listening sessions as part of OMB's work to update federal race and ethnicity standards.
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Cybersecurity
Much-hyped Effort to Help DHS Land Cyber Talent is Slow to Make Hires
So far about four hires have been made under the Cybersecurity Talent Management System, with the agency hoping to make offers to 150 new cyber specialists by the end of September.
Cybersecurity
DHS watchdog digs into uneven cyber awareness training, outdated policies
Some DHS policies and procedures aren’t up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity standards, a new report from the Office of the Inspector General at DHS says. The department, however, says that it’s taking action to mature their training program.
Digital Government
OMB prioritizes CX in budget planning
The inclusion of customer experience and service delivery priorities in budget preparation guidance from OMB will likely get the attention of agencies as they prepare their budget requests for the next fiscal year, experts told FCW.
People
Karl Mathias settles in at HHS
The chief information officer at the Department of Health and Human Services talks about his priorities, the department’s effort to develop a new cybersecurity strategy and what keeps him up at night
Acquisition
DHS looks to cyber self-assessments over CMMC model
DHS is considering how it might use self-assessments for vendors to measure their cyber hygiene—an approach that would set it apart from the Defense Department’s plans for third-party assessments.
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People
Much-hyped effort to help DHS land cyber talent is slow to make hires
So far about four hires have been made under the Cybersecurity Talent Management System, with the agency hoping to make offers to 150 new cyber specialists by the end of September.
Digital Government
How the VA’s adoption of Login.gov is going
The agency is standing up in-person identity proofing to help veterans who struggle to go through the identity proofing process online because of a lack of connectivity or existing digital credentials.
Digital Government
Bill Foster talks digital identity
The stars may finally be aligning for comprehensive digital identity legislation to pass in Congress. If it does, the Illinois Democrat will be a big reason why.
Digital Government
A Civil Servant's Effort to Humanize Government, One Fed at a Time
An effort to tell the stories of government workers has the goal of letting the American people know that public servants actually care.
People
A civil servant's effort to humanize government, one fed at a time
An effort to tell the stories of government workers has the goal of letting the American people know that public servants actually care.
Digital Government
GSA’s Dave Zvenyach to Exit Government
In his position leading the Technology Transformation Services, Zvenyach oversaw 18F and other key programs including the burgeoning identity shared service Login.gov.
People
GSA’s Dave Zvenyach to exit government
In his position leading the Technology Transformation Services, Zvenyach oversaw 18F and other key programs including the burgeoning identity shared service Login.gov.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Push IRS on Backlog and Customer Service Problems
The agency says it's aiming to get to a "healthy" backlog level by the end of the year, but in June, the National Taxpayer Advocate said that would be "difficult" for the agency to do.
Cybersecurity
ONCD seeks a lead for U.S. defensive cyber planning and operations
The job posting follows remarks from National Cyber Director Chris Inglis last week about the importance of defense in cybersecurity.
Policy
Lawmakers push IRS on backlog and customer service problems
The agency says it's aiming to get to a "healthy" backlog level by the end of the year, but in June, the National Taxpayer Advocate said that would be "difficult" for the agency to do.
Digital Government
Agencies are still wrangling over death data
Information about deaths is a key part of administering programs like Social Security, but how data is collected and shared comes with questions.
People
Beeck Center’s Cori Zarek tapped for deputy post at USDS
Zarek has previously served as deputy chief technology officer.
Digital Government