Sen. Ron Johnson has added an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would allow the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to subpoena internet service providers for information related to critical infrastructure vulnerabilities. Through the amendment, CISA would be able to compel ISPs to reveal the system owner behind IP addresses when a critical […]
The coronavirus pandemic has made it clear that the government needs to expand its digital footprint to better serve citizens in a modern fashion, according to Deputy Federal Chief Information Maria Roat. Roat, a 2020 Wash100 awardee and a past Potomac Officers Club event speaker, noted that most people already have mobile phones and expect […]
The Customs and Border Protection is looking to acquire industry solutions to promote a cost-effective means of rapidly standardizing its hybrid cloud environment. According to Ed Mays, executive director of the enterprise data management and engineering directorate at CBP, a standardized cloud computing platform will improve the CBP’s interoperability capabilities, particularly its use of […]
The Office of Budget and Management has designated the General Services Administration and the Department of the Treasury as part of the Quality Service Management Office effort. OMB announced that GSA would lead the human services QSMO and that the Department of the Treasury would lead the financial management QSMO, Nextgov reported Monday. “By designating […]
The coronavirus pandemic is driving federal agencies to quickly migrate to the cloud, according to Teresa Carlson, vice president of Amazon Web Services' worldwide public-sector business. “The final principle I’m going to share with you is the most fundamental — migrate fast. The COVID-19 crisis showed just how fast organizations can move when missions need […]
The Department of Health and Human Services has adopted measures to protect critical information transmitted internally and externally with health care providers during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a top agency official. HHS Chief Information Officer Jose Arrieta, a past Potomac Officers Club event speaker, said that despite the department's high prioritization of cybersecurity, the […]
The General Services Administration has awarded no-cost contracts to Amazon Business, Fisher Scientific and Overstock.com to advance its goal of procuring products through commercial e-commerce portals. With the contracts in tow, GSA can now test the use of commercial e-commerce portals for purchases below $10K using a proof of concept on a three-year period. According […]
The Air Force has advanced its digital modernization goals, which mainly involve enhancing its digital enterprise and cybersecurity capabilities, as it adapts to the increasing demand for telework capabilities. Speaking at the GovLoop webinar, Air Force Chief Technology Officer Frank Konieczny said the service is geared towards providing both airmen and its critical partners with […]
An executive from the Department of Homeland Security has dismissed the idea of including Huawei in the agency’s Information and Communications Technology Supply Chain Task Force, citing the national security risks tied with the Chinese company. While the task force values a diverse set of opinions in its mission to strengthen government agencies’ cybersecurity, DHS officials […]
Organizations interested in becoming an assessor for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program may now submit their applications, according to the head of the CMMC accreditation body. “I’m pleased to report that we had a very successful ‘warm opening’ with over 167 transactions,” said Ty Schieber, chairman of the board of the CMMC accreditation body […]
