Federal Information Security Modernization Act

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FISMA reform bill moves forward in Senate, while CMMC goes to White House review

Two big ticket federal cybersecurity initiatives took big steps forward this week, but their ultimate outcomes remain less than certain

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White House sets new deadline for agencies to use CISA monitoring tools

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Congress wants to overhaul FISMA. Agencies are already measuring security differently

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Senate report advocates FISMA reforms after finding slow progress on agency cybersecurity

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GSA, Education, USAID receive ‘As’ on FITARA scorecard

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House Rep. trying again to help federal retirees who saw cuts to Social Security

In today’s Federal Newscast, a bill in the House would replace the Windfall Elimination Provision which currently cuts Social Security benefits for federal…

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Senators hope to secure back pay for contractors affected by government shutdown

In today’s Federal Newscast, a group of nearly 40 senators are urging the appropriations committee to include back pay for federal contractors impacted…

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Federal unions’ OPM lawsuits heading back to court

In today’s Federal Newscast, federal employee unions are heading back to court to pursue their cases against the Office of Personnel Management over the agency’s cyber breaches. 

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