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How government can finally move beyond the OPM data breach

One of the largest cyberattacks in U.S. government history, the Office of Personnel Management hack prompted the government to look at the root cause of the incident. Where should public agencies continue to focus to make sure they are protected from cyberthreats?

By Tommy Gardner, HP Federal

5 years ago

Agencies demonstrate progress in latest tech modernization scorecard

All agencies managed to either improve or retain their grades in the December 2018 Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act scorecard.

By Jessie Bur

5 years ago

CIOs have to be more than IT experts, says federal tech lead

Chief information officers will have to be strong managers with a voice among senior leadership to drive IT success, according to federal CIO Suzette Kent.

By Jessie Bur

6 years ago

Secure connectivity for federal teams: Where from here?

Agencies need stronger governance and improved awareness of cloud services and remote connectivity that considers secure modernization and user needs equally.

By Stephen Kovac, Zscaler

6 years ago

Agency IT upgrades could get stalled by modernization fund cutback

Though legislation called for $250 million for the Technology Modernization Fund, the proposed 2018 appropriations include only $100 million.

By Jessie Bur

6 years ago

IT earns top spot in upcoming Trump management agenda. But does it need more teeth?

The agenda will integrate information technology modernization initiatives with workforce and transparency needs, according to the Office of Management and Budget's Margaret Weichert.

By Jessie Bur

6 years ago

Reps. Will Hurd, R-Texas, and Robin Kelly, D-Illinois on bipartisan IT initiatives

The two House of Representatives members have established themselves as go-to partners and they attribute a focus on common goals to their success crafting federal information technology reform.

By Jessie Bur

6 years ago

Innovation at scale: What has the White House Office of American Innovation accomplished?

One year in, what has the White House Office of American Innovation accomplished?

By Jessie Bur

6 years ago

Federal tech board establishes guiding principles for IT funding

The Technology Modernization Fund Board held its first meeting to discuss the proposal review and oversight process for allocating a potential $250 million in IT funding.

By Jessie Bur

6 years ago

How agencies can request funds to replace legacy IT systems

Though the fund established by the Modernizing Government Technology Act is currently empty, the White House is encouraging agencies to begin submitting project proposals that could use the money.

By Jessie Bur

6 years ago

MGT signed into law; central fund money still in question

The Modernizing Government Technology Act became law on Tuesday as part of the National Defense Authorization Act signed by President Trump.

By Jessie Bur

6 years ago

OPM issues hiring memo to fill federal IT positions

The Office of Personnel Management has issued an excepted service appointment memo to the heads of federal agencies authorizing them to hire technical staff for up to one year to work on IT modernization initiatives.

By Jessie Bur

6 years ago

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How government can finally move beyond the OPM data breach

One of the largest cyberattacks in U.S. government history, the Office of Personnel Management hack prompted the government to look at the root cause of the incident. Where should public agencies continue to focus to make sure they are protected from cyberthreats?

Agencies demonstrate progress in latest tech modernization scorecard

All agencies managed to either improve or retain their grades in the December 2018 Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act scorecard.

CIOs have to be more than IT experts, says federal tech lead

Chief information officers will have to be strong managers with a voice among senior leadership to drive IT success, according to federal CIO Suzette Kent.

Secure connectivity for federal teams: Where from here?

Agencies need stronger governance and improved awareness of cloud services and remote connectivity that considers secure modernization and user needs equally.

Agency IT upgrades could get stalled by modernization fund cutback

Though legislation called for $250 million for the Technology Modernization Fund, the proposed 2018 appropriations include only $100 million.

IT earns top spot in upcoming Trump management agenda. But does it need more teeth?

The agenda will integrate information technology modernization initiatives with workforce and transparency needs, according to the Office of Management and Budget's Margaret Weichert.

Reps. Will Hurd, R-Texas, and Robin Kelly, D-Illinois on bipartisan IT initiatives

The two House of Representatives members have established themselves as go-to partners and they attribute a focus on common goals to their success crafting federal information technology reform.

Innovation at scale: What has the White House Office of American Innovation accomplished?

One year in, what has the White House Office of American Innovation accomplished?

Federal tech board establishes guiding principles for IT funding

The Technology Modernization Fund Board held its first meeting to discuss the proposal review and oversight process for allocating a potential $250 million in IT funding.

How agencies can request funds to replace legacy IT systems

Though the fund established by the Modernizing Government Technology Act is currently empty, the White House is encouraging agencies to begin submitting project proposals that could use the money.

MGT signed into law; central fund money still in question

The Modernizing Government Technology Act became law on Tuesday as part of the National Defense Authorization Act signed by President Trump.

OPM issues hiring memo to fill federal IT positions

The Office of Personnel Management has issued an excepted service appointment memo to the heads of federal agencies authorizing them to hire technical staff for up to one year to work on IT modernization initiatives.

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