The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is expanding its push to modernize federal cloud security with a new FedRAMP Cybersecurity Service designed to speed cloud authorizations while bringing rotating technical experts into the program. In an interview with MeriTalk, FedRAMP Director Pete Waterman said the initiative is part of the broader FedRAMP 20x effort. […]

The General Services Administration’s Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) opened job applications for its FedRAMP Cybersecurity Service (FRCS) and is offering the first look into its consolidated rules, which are set to release next month.  […]

A coalition of U.S. government agencies, led by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), has released a new guide aimed at strengthening cybersecurity practices in operational technology (OT) environments. […]

State and local government leaders said on Tuesday that shrinking federal grant support and tighter local budgets are forcing them to rethink how they fund and scale zero trust efforts, even as cyber threats continue to grow. […]

A senior federal cybersecurity leader said on Tuesday that the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is forcing agencies to rethink how they manage risk within zero trust architectures because machine-speed decision-making strains traditional security controls. […]

The White House is not proposing new funding for the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) in fiscal year (FY) 2027, instead relying on transfer authority to sustain the government’s central IT modernization fund. […]

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. […]

The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) released new polling data today that revealed the majority of Americans, 74%, are concerned about the privacy and security of personal data held by government agencies. […]

The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) has authorized more than 500 cloud service offerings, marking a big milestone as the program pushes forward with its FedRAMP 20x modernization effort. […]

Federal cybersecurity leaders said on Thursday that the authority to operate (ATO) process – often blamed for slowing technology adoption – can move faster if agencies shift their approach to risk management, culture, and decision-making.  […]

Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Va., emphasized the critical need for federal investment in innovation and technology modernization to ensure the United States remains a global leader in technology and national security. […]

The General Services Administration’s (GSA) Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is planning to publish by the end of June a “clean set” of consolidated rules for 2026. […]

As the Pentagon advances its zero trust architecture, senior military and industry officials said on Thursday that securely moving data to and from the tactical edge is emerging as a central operational challenge. […]

Federal Chief Information Officer (CIO) Greg Barbaccia said on Thursday that the Trump administration is shifting from static, point-in-time metrics toward outcome-driven ones, signaling changes to how federal agencies measure success and design federal websites. […]

Lawmakers on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee unanimously advanced a bipartisan bill today to reauthorize and reform the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) in a 42-0 vote. […]

Pete Waterman, the director of the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP), previewed on Thursday a new initiative he called the “FedRAMP Cybersecurity Service” as part of the federal cloud security program’s broader plans for 2026. […]

The National Security Agency (NSA) published on Wednesday the first two products in a series of Zero Trust Implementation Guidelines (ZIGs) to help facilitate skilled practitioners’ implementation of zero trust. […]

Integration – not new technology tools – is the linchpin of successful zero trust implementation within the Department of the Navy, according to a senior Navy cyber official. […]

The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) has made it mandatory for every FedRAMP-authorized cloud service provider (CSP) to maintain a working “FedRAMP Security Inbox” – a dedicated email address designed to ensure CSPs receive and quickly respond to urgent governmentwide cybersecurity communications. […]

The General Services Administration’s (GSA) Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) has named three cloud services that will be participating in the first cohort of the Phase Two pilot recently launched as part of the FedRAMP 20x initiative. […]

With just days until its authority expires, the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF)awarded the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) more than $28 million to modernize the technology infrastructure supporting the agency’s nuclear security missions. […]

Two Virginia lawmakers are pushing to revive the government’s most influential IT oversight tools, warning that meaningful federal tech modernization won’t happen without a modernized FITARA Scorecard and a fully funded FedRAMP program. […]

Senate appropriators are proposing $5 million for the General Services Administration’s (GSA) Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) in the fiscal year (FY) 2026 Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) appropriations bill. […]

The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is requiring FedRAMP authorized cloud service providers (CSPs) to identify and report all Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) platforms, following the issuance of an emergency directive by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) last week. […]

Federal Chief Information Officer (CIO) Greg Barbaccia said on Wednesday afternoon that the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is “fully committed” to the General Services Administration’s (GSA) FedRAMP 20x revamp. […]

The General Services Administration (GSA) officially unveiled the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) 20x Phase Two pilot on Wednesday afternoon, following the successful completion of Phase One last month. […]

As the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) gears up for its 20x Phase Two pilot, it released this week two new requests for comment (RFC) and a new Vulnerability Detection and Response (VDR) Standard. […]

The Pentagon is preparing to release new guidance on data tagging and labeling, according to a senior official. The move aims to resolve a long-standing issue that has hindered the department’s ability to fully implement its zero trust cybersecurity strategy. […]

The Pentagon is drafting a new version of its cybersecurity blueprint, Zero Trust Strategy 2.0, expected to be released by the end of the year, according to Randy Resnick, director of the Zero Trust Portfolio Management Office. […]

After years of delays in implementing the Technology Business Management (TBM) framework, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) is calling on the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to either make TBM an administration priority or terminate the costly effort altogether. […]