Digital Government
FCW Insider: November 18, 2021
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Cybersecurity
NSA Director: Evolving Cyber Threats Require Deeper Public-Private Partnerships
“This is not Cold War 2.0 and China is not the Soviet Union,” Gen. Paul Nakasone said.
Cybersecurity
Governments Warn Iran Is Targeting Microsoft and Fortinet Flaws to Plant Ransomware
A warning from allied cybersecurity agencies coincides with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s recent order for agencies to patch a range of vulnerabilities.
Acquisition
Analysis: Are better debriefings driving down protests?
Beginning 2018, the Defense Department started conducting what are called "enhanced" debriefings that allow for more dialogue with companies after they've lost a contract. That means unsuccessful bidders get more information on where their bid fell short without filing a protest.
People
Recruitment is top of mind for OPM's Kiran Ahuja
"If we want the best talent meeting America's needs, then we need to be smart about creating opportunities for them," Office of Personnel Management Director Kiran Ahuja said at an event hosted by FCW.
Modernization
Coast Guard completes MHS Genesis deployment
The U.S. Coast Guard has completed its rollout of the military's new commercial electronic health record system, following a long journey that was paused during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cybersecurity
Report: 20% of Defense Contractors at Risk for Ransomware Attack
The report measured the cybersecurity protocols undertaken by top defense contractors.
Emerging Tech
Information Disorder Is Biggest Social Danger, Commission Warns
The Aspen Institute’s Commission on Information Disorder made multiple structural recommendations for the information ecosystem.
Digital Government
The Defense Department Fails Its Audit Again, But Officials Have ‘No Doubt’ It Will Eventually Pass
This was the fourth time the Pentagon completed an audit since it became a requirement in 1990.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: November 17, 2021
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Artificial Intelligence
DIU Issues Step-by-Step Guide for Defense Stakeholders to ‘Responsibly’ Use AI
The framework is meant to promote transparency and accelerate the Pentagon’s adoption of trustworthy commercial technologies.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Dig for Details in Federal Response to Ransomware
Agency leaders said they aim to improve coordination among the many agencies with cybersecurity missions.
Digital Government
Commerce Opens Bidding For $1.5B IT Modernization Contract
The department is accepting proposals for its CATTS Enterprise Tech Contact.
People
Vaccine mandate, holiday travel season loom for TSA workforce
The Transportation Security Administration told FCW that it doesn't expect the upcoming deadline for feds to comply with vaccination requirements to cause disruptions.
Cybersecurity
FBI wants in on cyber reporting legislation
A top FBI cyber official told lawmakers on Tuesday that the bureau could face significant challenges addressing cyberattacks and ransomware incidents if it was not included in breach disclosure requirements being considered in legislation.
Acquisition
IT controls still a pain point, DOD audit finds
The Defense Department failed to get a clean opinion in its fourth annual financial audit, highlighting ongoing struggles to accurately account for IT systems.
Cybersecurity
CISA Launches Government Cybersecurity Incident and Vulnerability Response Playbooks
The playbook stems from an executive order issued in May.
Cybersecurity