Cybersecurity
DOJ Admits Error Linking ID Theft Case to OPM Breach
There’s no firm evidence fraudsters are using stolen data from the massive 2015 breach, officials said.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Demand to Know How Americans Got Their Hands on OPM Hack Data
The Justice Department says Americans may have used data from the breach in bank fraud scheme.
Cybersecurity
Are Federal Cyber Workers Up to Snuff? Many Agencies Don't Know.
Some still aren’t sure who counts as a cyber worker and who doesn’t.
Digital Government
OPM Information Request Sheds Light on Planned Employee Digital Record
Agency will host an event with industry leaders to discuss implementation of the management agenda priority item.
Cybersecurity
White House: Federal Agencies Remain Highly Vulnerable to Data Breaches Three Years After OPM
Many agencies could not detect if a hacker stole large amounts of sensitive data, the report found.
Digital Government
OPM Wants to Make it Easier to Hire for Tech Jobs
Officials will solicit info from agencies on a potential governmentwide direct hire authority for STEM and cybersecurity posts.
Digital Government
Marketing Your Mission and Other Ideas to Help Agencies Attract Young Talent
The administration wants more young people in its government ranks, especially in tech.
Digital Government
Is OPM's New Weather Policy the 'Natural Progression' of Telework?
Advocate urges careful roll-out of policy requiring remote workers to remain on the job during inclement weather.
Cybersecurity
OPM Says Agencies Have One Year To ID Cyber Workforce Gaps
The Office of Personnel Management started the clock Monday for agencies to identify, report and mitigate cybersecurity workforce shortfalls.
Cybersecurity
OPM’s Post-Breach Contracting Efforts Fall Short Again, IG Says
The way OPM contracted for credit monitoring services has come under scrutiny.
Digital Government
Federal Hiring Site Opts for More Secure Log-in
USAjobs is now integrated with login.gov, which adds extra layers of security.
Cybersecurity
Federal Health Insurer Denies Auditors Access To Its IT Systems
Health Net of California—a provider under the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program—is refusing to comply with a contractually obligated inspector general audit.
Policy
What Does a Government Shutdown Mean for the Department of Defense?
Four years ago, this staffer for the defense policy undersecretary helped the Pentagon figure out the impacts of a shutdown. Hint: it wasn’t pretty.
Digital Government
Yes, The Security Clearance Backlog is Getting Worse
The Government Accountability Office also found there's not a plan to reverse it.
Cybersecurity
OPM Reminds Agencies to Identify Cyber Workforce Needs
The personnel office nudged agencies to finish coding cybersecurity job descriptions as part of an ongoing workforce assessment.
Digital Government
The Government’s Struggle to Hire Young Tech Talent is Worse Than You Thought
There’s only one under-30 IT specialist working in agencies for every four who are over 60 years old.
Cybersecurity
Senate Bill Seeks $1.8 Billion for DHS’ Cyber Mission
The funding includes $731 million to maintain and upgrade the cybersecurity of federal computer networks.
Modernization
Feds Can Hire Short-Term Tech Talent for Modernizing
Office of Personnel Management announced a hiring authority would let agencies fill positions for up to a year.
Digital Government
GSA, OPM Nominees Pledge to Build Public Trust Through Open Data Programs
Emily Webster Murphy, GSA administrator nominee, pledged to expand open data programs while Jeff Pon, OPM director nominee, said he promised to ramp up information security efforts.
Digital Government