Federal CIO Kent Announces Cyber Reskilling Academy
Federal CIO Suzette Kent this morning announced creation of the Federal Cyber Reskilling Academy–a joint effort of the Office of Management and Budget, the Department of Education, and the Federal CIO Council Workforce Committee–to kickstart the Federal government’s efforts to address gaps in the Federal cybersecurity workforce and help retrain Federal employees. […]
Feds Reach IT Modernization Tipping Point
A new report from MeriTalk and the American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) finds that Federal finance, IT, and procurement experts believe we’ve reached an IT modernization tipping point. […]
DHS Launches ICT Sector Supply Chain Risk Task Force
The Department of Homeland Security on Oct. 30 announced launch of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Supply Chain Risk Management Task Force, which the agency said is charged with developing “consensus recommendations” to identify and manage risk to the global ICT supply chain. […]
DHS’ Manfra Discusses FISMA Update, Impact to CDM
Jeanette Manfra, assistant secretary for the Office of Cybersecurity and Communications at the Department of Homeland Security, said today that the new update to Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) guidance will place even more accountability on department leaders and reflects an evolution in discussions between agencies and DHS. […]
DOE’s CESER Unveils 2026-2030 Strategy to Bolster Energy Security
The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) released a five-year strategic plan outlining priorities for energy sector cybersecurity, infrastructure resilience, and emergency response. […]
Bipartisan DHS Plan Falters in House, Shutdown Persists
The House failed to vote Thursday morning on a bipartisan plan unanimously passed by the Senate last week to reopen most components of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) while omitting funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and parts of Customs and Border Protection. […]
Air Force Stands Up Sherpa Guidance Program
The U.S. Air Force is providing “sherpas” to guide service members through the difficult terrain of application development. Instead of spending time and resources figuring out every step of building out or standing up new application, personnel will be guided by experts who already know the path from start to finish. […]
Bipartisan Bill Targets Gaps in Semiconductor Export Controls
Rep. Michael Baumgartner, R-Wash., led a bipartisan group of lawmakers today in introducing the Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware (MATCH) Act, a bill aimed at closing gaps in export controls on semiconductor manufacturing equipment (SME). […]
Applications Open for White House Fellows Program
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) announced that applications are now open for the 2026-2027 class of White House Fellows. […]
New FedRAMP Cybersecurity Service to Hire 15 Employees
The General Services Administration’s Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) has officially announced its new FedRAMP Cybersecurity Service (FRCS), which is looking to hire 15 employees for two-year terms of service. […]
George Forbes Heads Over to Commerce
George Forbes will serve as the chief information officer for the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, according to an announcement by Forbes on LinkedIn. […]
Pentagon Tech Leaders Say AI Is Reshaping Recruiting, Workforce Training
Defense and military technology leaders say that artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to reshape how Pentagon organizations recruit, train, and retain employees, describing the technology as both a workforce draw and a multiplier. […]
Army Unveils SPARTA 3D-Printed Drone
The U.S. Army introduced an experimental 3D-printed drone developed with direct input from frontline troops, aiming to create equipment aligned with real battlefield needs. […]
Weather Service Moves to Cloud in ‘New Era of Modernization’
The National Weather Service (NWS) has awarded two contracts for its new cloud-based data and applications services, ushering in what the government calls “a new era of modernization for the nation’s weather agency.” […]
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