Leadership
ServiceNow parts with president and public sector head after internal probe
The software vendor indicated it violated company policy in the hiring of former Army CIO Raj Iyer on the heels of a large contract award.
Former federal CISO DeRusha joins Google Cloud
He started the position helming the company’s public sector compliance last week, after having led several federal governmentwide cybersecurity initiatives.
Biden nominates new DISA director
Maj. Gen. Paul Stanton, who currently leads the Army’s Cyber Center of Excellence, has been picked to replace Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert Skinner.
DOD CIO resigns to take university post
John Sherman will become dean of the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M.
Top CISA official Eric Goldstein to depart agency next month
Goldstein was part of several Biden-era CISA initiatives. It’s unclear what his plans are next.
GSA names 7 leaders to inaugural FedRAMP board
The move comes as GSA and OMB modernize the cloud security program to implement recent legislative changes.
NIST adds 5 new members to its AI Safety Institute
The new members will focus on AI objectives related to national security, standards development and more.
DOD stands up new civilian-facing cyber policy office
The nominated head of the new Pentagon office is awaiting confirmation in Congress.
NSA cyber director to step down after 34 years of service
His departure comes amid heightened security fears in 2024 and debate over whether to renew a controversial spying power.
TMF gets a new executive director, issues 3 more awards
The Technology Modernization Fund announced over $70 million in investments on Wednesday.
GSA announces new role to lead cloud strategy, governmentwide tech initiatives
Eric Mill, who served as a senior advisor to the federal chief information officer within the Office of Management and Budget, will now manage GSA’s cloud security strategy.
André Mendes looks back and forward
The former top tech official at the Department of Commerce looks back on a career in federal IT and previews where he thinks the AI and quantum revolutions will take us.
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Coker confirmed as cyber director
On a bipartisan vote, the Senate confirmed Harry Coker to lead the Office of the National Cyber Director at the White House.
Sonny Hashmi to depart GSA
The head of the Federal Acquisition Service is leaving just before the close of 2023.
Longtime Silicon Valley representative announces retirement
During her more than 30 years in Congress, Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Calif., has been a fierce advocate for net neutrality and a supporter of data privacy legislation that would protect consumers’ personal information.
CISA turns 5 and looks to the future
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is growing up as its mission to protect against cyber threats becomes ever more complex.
Breaking News
IRS taps new CIO
The current acting CIO of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Rajiv Uppal, has been selected to take the top tech post post at the IRS — the latest in a series of leadership changes in the CIO shop at the tax agency in recent months.
Cyber Director nominee talks AI, collaboration at confirmation hearing
Harry Coker, the Biden Administration's choice to lead the Office of the National Cyber Director, said he'll draw on his experience as a program manager to make sure agencies hit their milestones on implementing the government's cyber strategy.
The technologist at the table
Ann Lewis is bringing tech talent to bear on a range of big, pressing service delivery challenges from her perch as director of the Technology Transformation Services.
DHS creates new chief of AI and unveils safety policies
The Department of Homeland Security is advancing its use of artificial intelligence technologies with new leadership and guidance.
