Gary Peters
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Cyber incident reporting requirements for critical infrastructure companies and other federal cybersecurity provisions were left out of this year's NDAA.
December 07, 2021 -
The team overseeing FedRAMP is urging lawmakers against supporting legislation that would restrict their flexibility in responding to emerging threats.
December 01, 2021 -
A group of senators and House members said "extensive issues with the FBI's current whistleblower program make the bureau one of the most difficult places" to report waste, fraud and abuse.
November 17, 2021 -
Agency inspectors general are getting closer to gaining the authority to question former federal employees and contractors as part of their investigations.
October 21, 2021 -
The bill aims to ensure agencies and contractors are sharing information when they get hit by cyber attacks.
October 04, 2021 -
The bill would require critical infrastructure companies to report cyber attacks to the government within three days.
September 28, 2021 -
Lawmakers want to put the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency at the center of U.S. cyber defenses with new authorities and funding.
September 28, 2021 -
Senior officials supported fines for companies that don't comply with proposed cyber reporting regulations.
September 23, 2021 -
The Saving Money and Accelerating Repairs Through (SMART) Leasing Act would allow agencies to sublease underutilized real estate to “any person or entity at fair market value,” including another federal, state, or local government agency.
September 23, 2021 -
A Senate report makes the case for reforms to the law governing federal cyber standards after multiple agencies made "minimal progress" on security standards.
August 03, 2021 -
In today's Federal Newscast, NASA is able to move forward with a contract award involved with its plans for sending people back to the moon.
August 02, 2021 -
The White House wants to change how it employs the law that oversees agency cybersecurity efforts, while Congress is also eyeing reform legislation.
July 30, 2021 -
Vice President Kamala Harris broke a 50-50 tie Tuesday to confirm Kiran Ahuja as the new Office of Personnel Management director.
June 22, 2021 -
In today's Federal Newscast, the Biden administration is being pressed for answers on its strategy to combat ransomware.
June 14, 2021 -
The Postal Service Reform Act, at least as it's currently written, proposes significant structural changes to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. An employee advocacy group worries the bill could raise premiums for federal employees and retirees.
May 25, 2021