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OMB releases new deadlines and guidance for agencies to prepare for quantum computers capable of breaking current encryption techniques.
November 18, 2022 -
New guidance from lead cybersecurity agencies identifies Software Bills of Materials as a critical factor in ensuring security during the software acquisition process.
November 17, 2022 -
In this exclusive ebook, we share pointers on establishing DevSecOps from the Army, GSA, NGA, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, OMB, VA and industry experts from Atlassian, Datadog, Invicti Security, Red Hat and Second Front Systems.
November 10, 2022 -
The National Finance Center just implemented a multifactor authentication system for agencies to access employee payroll data, and more cybersecurity updates are still ahead.
November 09, 2022 -
Congress established the chief data officer role in 2018. Four years later, half of those surveyed don’t think their responsibilities are clear.
November 02, 2022 -
After months in limbo while awaiting court decisions, the vaccine mandate for government contractors will get some clarity. The Safer Federal Workforce Task Force has finally updated its website regarding enforcement of the mandate.
October 27, 2022 -
Drew Myklegard, who has been acting since April, will replace Maria Roat as the permanent deputy federal CIO.
October 25, 2022 -
Agencies will likely have until June 2024 digitize their paper records after the pandemic and other challenges slowed the transition to e-records.
October 20, 2022 -
Biden’s nominees requiring Senate confirmation take 127 days, on average, to get through the process, the Partnership for Public Service said.
October 20, 2022 -
The General Services Administration has completed two rounds of a three round plan to sell off unneeded federal buildings. It hasn't gone all that well.
October 19, 2022 -
The federal chief information security officer says the zero trust strategy is helping cyber leaders make the case for specific investments in the 2024 budget.
October 19, 2022 -
A long-term vacancy at the Office of Management and Budget will remain unfilled for longer than expected, at a time when the Biden administration is overseeing massive infrastructure and COVID-19 spending.
October 19, 2022 -
Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.), chairman of the Special Committee on Aging, is leading the charge to bring some sunlight onto agency 508 efforts after accountability from Congress, agencies has dropped over the last decade.
October 18, 2022 -
Contractors face the prospect of higher mandatory wages and treating independent subcontractors like employees. And that's not all. The vaccine mandate might be coming back.
October 18, 2022 -
The Safer Federal Workforce task force will issue guidance on the future of the federal contractor vaccine mandate, but some of the details are still up in the air.
October 17, 2022