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Securing the Software Supply Chain
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Federal agency technology and security professionals have increasing awareness of the dangers lurking in the components of the commercial software they buy and use. That, coupled with specific policy requirements in the administration’s Executive Order 14028, has made ensuring the safety of the software supply chain a top concern.
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The National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) leads counterintelligence for the national government. Among its myriad missions is securing the software supply chain. “My directorate is certainly concerned with the supply chain of all critical infrastructure, certainly the supply chain that the IC has to source from as well,” Jeanette McMillian, Assistant Director of NCSC’s Supply Chain and Cyber Directorate said on Federal Monthly Insights – Securing the Supply Chain.
In 2011, billionaire software developer and Netscape co-founder Marc Andreessen wrote a seminal article for the Wall Street Journal about “the software revolution.” He began the piece by proclaiming, “Software is eating the world.”
The Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) is a global advocate for technology, representing some of the world’s most-notable and innovative companies. ITI promotes public policies and industry standards that advance competition and innovation worldwide.
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VA outlines fixes to VA.gov errors impacting benefits for more than 120,000 veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs is outlining plans to conduct a full review of its website, after discovering technical problems that may have delayed disability claims for more than 100,000 veterans.
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Intel agencies look to build skills through public-private talent exchange
The intelligence community’s “public-private talent exchange” will start with an initial cohort of IC officers doing rotational assignments at companies in the space sector.
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The role of data optimization for the DoD’s EHR and CX efforts
Starting with a journey map based on an HCD methodology is crucial. This approach can enable the data to be used for insights beyond individual medical treatment, including how a researcher may use this data to inform how it’s stored or what groups can access it.
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Big breakthrough for beyond-line-of-sight communications in the U.S. Military
here has been a significant achievement for DoD’s Space Development Agency. Last month, SDA demonstrated it could use a communication system called Link 16 between ground stations and its new network of low-earth orbiting satellites. It is the first time the ubiquitous military communication protocol has ever been used in space. For more on why that matters and what it means, Federal News Network Deputy Editor Jared Serbu talked with Jennifer Elzea, SDA’s Director of Strategic Engagement on the Federal Drive with Tom Temin.
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Senators want to scrap TSA’s use of facial recognition
In today’s Federal Newscast: Some Senators have introduced legislation to scrap TSA’s use of facial recognition at airports. The Office of Special Counsel warns federal employees about expressing partisan opinions on the war in Gaza. And Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) just received a letter saying money for Ukraine is running.
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At NASA, ‘data fuels everything we do’ – like a return to the moon
Chief Data Officer David Salvagnini says NASA’s Artemis mission depends on its wealth of scientific data — including data from the Apollo missions more than a half-century ago.
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As SSA IT modernization hits its stride, leadership launches a reorg of the CIO’s office
The Social Security Administration is renaming the Office of Systems to the Office of the CIO as part of its effort to push for more innovation and modernization.
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Strategic steps to integrate AI into mission objectives
Another challenge arising during the integration of AIOps into federal agencies’ IT operations is the disruption caused by external factors. These disruptions result in shifts in data and models that may render AI systems less accurate.
