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IT Modernization
Bipartisan Senate Bill Aims to Safeguard Open Source Software
The Securing Open Source Software Act would task the Office of Management and Budget with issuing guidance around the secure usage of open source software and give new oversight responsibilities to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
CXO Briefing
Biden Adds Cyber, Data, Supply Chain Risks to CFIUS Reviews
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States will be required to consider five new sets of national security concerns – including cybersecurity – when reviewing foreign investments in the U.S. as part of a new executive order.
CXO Briefing
Industry Cautions on Software Security Regs in the Defense Bill
Trade groups want Congress to remove a provision in the House-passed defense policy bill mandating software bills of materials in some federal acquisition.
CXO Briefing
CISA's Cyber Info Sharing Program Didn't Always Deliver, Watchdog Says
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency did not always provide more than 300 participants of a public-private cyber threat partnership with actionable information to address potential vulnerabilities, according to an oversight report.
Cybersecurity
VA Systems Vulnerable to Cyber Intrusions Due to Lack of Effective Oversight, Report Says
The Department of Veterans Affairs Inspector General's office said the agency is "leaving its systems vulnerable to compromise by impostors who may gain access to protected information."
CXO Briefing
DOD Failing to Track Progress on Military Alternatives to GPS, GAO Says
A new report says military leaders don’t have enough information to make crucial decisions about ongoing efforts to develop alternatives to the Global Positioning System.
CXO Briefing
TMF Announces Over $26 million for Three Projects
The Technology Modernization Fund is making good on its promise earlier this year to support projects focusing on improving public-facing digital services.
CXO Briefing
Senators Introduce Bill to Ensure Resiliency of Federal Data Centers
The proposal would establish baseline safeguards for cybersecurity and physical issues like natural disasters.
CXO Briefing
Lawmakers Float FITARA Changes as Scores Get Dragged Down by Missing Data
The cyber scores were unreliable due to incomplete data, witnesses told lawmakers.
IT Modernization
FITARA 14 Sees Just One Overall A and Stagnant Grades
The Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act scorecard did reveal continued struggles in the cybersecurity and Networx transition.
Data
Small Business Contract Awards Hit Record $154B
But fewer of those companies are entering the federal market or competing for the work, the Small Business Administration says.
Cybersecurity
TSA Revises Cyber Rules for Pipelines
The Transportation Security Administration reissued its pipeline cybersecurity directive to offer flexibility to operators.
IT Modernization
VA Touts Improvements But Warns of Challenges for Digital GI Bill Platform
The Veterans Benefits Administration is still relying on "many legacy IT systems” as part of its digital GI Bill platform, which officials said were causing challenges in keeping up with emerging technologies in congressional testimony on Wednesday.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Looms Large in House NDAA
From establishing the National Digital Reserve Corps to setting term limits at CISA, here’s what you need to know about the tech and cyber amendments currently featured in the House version of the FY2023 NDAA.
Emerging Tech
TMF Announces $95 Million in New Funding Focused on Security and Networks
The Technology Modernization Fund is announcing a new set of investments to help three agencies meet White House cybersecurity objectives.
Cybersecurity
Water Sector Leaders Seek Increased EPA Cybersecurity Collaboration and Guidance
Experts from the water and wastewater sectors called on the Environmental Protection Agency to take action on recommendations from the Cyberspace Solarium Commission to bolster cybersecurity for America's water infrastructure.
Emerging Tech
NASA Wants to Expand Data Sharing With Space Force and Commercial Partners
The space agency's chief data officer explained the importance of making information exchanges a more consistent part of NASA culture.
Cybersecurity
New Report Points to Cyber Risks in TVA Control Systems
A federal utility operating in seven southeastern states failed to implement proper cybersecurity standards for a control system assisting with flood and river management, according to a recent oversight report.
CXO Briefing
GSA Launches New Tool to Simplify the Federal Buying Process
Federal Acquisition Service Commissioner Sonny Hashmi said the new buyer experience tool "was built using human-centered design to address pain points in the acquisition process."
IT Modernization