FedRAMP

• Why federal CIOs, CISOs still have concerns about the cloud

  Has there been a break in the cloud? Symantec recently released its 2010 Break in the Clouds Report, which shows that many CIOs and CISOs in the federal government still have real concerns about security.…

  Technology

  August 19, 2010
• GSA Works to Boost Security in the Cloud

  The General Services Administration is reiterating its promise to boost cybersecurity and privacy of cloud computing. As part of the so-called FEDRAMP program, beginning this fall an interagency group will inspect vendors\' cloud computing facilities to make sure they meet federal security standards. If the group certifies a cloud facility, agencies would be able to sign up for service without having to further inspect the facility.

  Technology

  July 09, 2010
• GSA to issue new solicitations for cloud

  Agency plans to release a RFI for software-as-a-service in the next week, and a RFQ for infrastructure-as-a-service in the next month. GSA says it has learned from the previous acquisition attempts and will come out with strategies that better fit agency needs, and vendor offerings.

  Technology

  April 23, 2010
• OMB to set new real property policy

  Controller Danny Werfel says agencies have been developing inventories and now it\'s time to get rid of unneeded real estate. OMB also preparing to kick off cloud computing certification program. And administration\'s performance management portal under development.

  Budget

  April 13, 2010