Ideas
When and Why an Agency CISO Should Consider Parting Ways With a Cyber Contractor
Contractor turnover rate increasing—is it time for your agency to part ways too?
Digital Government
Government Publishing Office Names New CIO
CIO Sam Musa previously worked at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and FBI.
Digital Government
Report: Defense Secretary Considers Replacing Pentagon’s No. 3 Official
Secretary James Mattis isn’t happy with his chief management officer, according to a media report.
Emerging Tech
Senate Committee Approves Top White House Tech Advisor
Office of Science and Technology Policy hasn't had a permanent leader since the last administration.
Modernization
Federal CIO: Expect New Cybersecurity Reporting Metrics by Year’s End
The new guidance will better match the goals outlined in the administration’s IT Modernization Report and the President’s Management Agenda.
Podcasts
Critical Update: Cyber Leadership Has to Come from the Top
Congressional Cybersecurity Caucus co-founder Rep. Jim Langevin, D-R.I., wants more cabinet secretaries to make cyber a top priority.
Digital Government
Federal CIO: 100 Percent of Agencies Classify Data As an Asset
The government’s top IT official said all agencies have submitted their lists of high-value assets, which now include data.
Digital Government
Watchdog: Agency CIOs Still Don’t Have Mandated Authorities
A Government Accountability Office report shows few agencies have policies giving chief information officers the authorities they need to be successful.
Digital Government
Government’s IT Watchdog on the Tech Challenges He Leaves Behind
After 16 years, the Government Accountability Office’s IT Director Dave Powner has seen federal technology improve but here’s what he hopes agencies and Congress continue to work on.
Digital Government
Trump Picks Marine Vet To Take Over Veterans Affairs IT
If confirmed, James Gfrerer would step into a difficult job, as IT is at the center of VA’s mandate to modernize.
Ideas
Using the MGT Act to Fuel IT Modernization
We are already beginning to see the positive impact of this legislation, including empowered CIOs.
Cybersecurity
Here’s How to Really Make Cabinet Secretaries Responsible for Cybersecurity
The president and OMB director should pester Cabinet officials about cybersecurity regularly, a former official says.
Cybersecurity
White House Appoints Federal Chief Information Security Officer
Grant Schneider will be the second person to fill the position.
Digital Government
18F Names Acting Executive Director
The government’s innovation arm shuffles leadership roles as executive director exits.
Digital Government
For the Pentagon Management Chief, Reform Begins with Good Data
Pentagon Chief Management Officer Jay Gibson offers a view of the path to reform in an exclusive interview with Nextgov.
Cybersecurity
You Should Be ‘Significantly Concerned’ There’s No White House Cyber Coordinator, Policy Experts Say
Cyber policy experts also worry we’re going the wrong way on integrating government cyber operations.
Ideas
Selecting the Right Tools for Successful Digital Transformation
The biggest challenge is determining how to invest funds wisely.
Cybersecurity
Here’s a Handbook for Becoming a Great Agency CISO
The CIO and CISO Councils teamed up to offer a comprehensive, searchable guide to being a cybersecurity leader.
Modernization