The Department of Veterans Affairsâ office of information and technology has asked VAâs inspector general to close 18 out of 33 recommendations since it has implemented measures to update its information security
MoreThe Education Department looks for a director of information assurance services and chief information security officer to manage the availability, privacy, confidentiality, and integrity of its data and information resources. A USAJobs notice published June
MoreThe National Institute of Standards and Technology is close to completing a document that seeks to guide federal agencies on how to implement and unify a cybersecurity framework that NIST developed for
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The Bureau of Engraving and Printing has kicked off search for a new associate director who will oversee the bureau’s information technology systems, networks, system authorization and policies and procedures. According to notice published
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California’s department of technology has applied for a certification to cover the state’s cloud service offerings through the U.S. General Services Administration‘s Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, Fedscoop reported Tuesday. Alex Koma writes the
MoreThe Office of Management and Budget has instructed the General Services Administration to develop a single vehicle for all federal agencies to contract outside cybersecurity professionals in the event of a breach,
MoreThe Defense Departmentâs inspector general has released a new summary report on cyber vulnerabilities it found in DoDâs information networks and systems. DoD’s IG said in a Sept. 25 report it identified vulnerabilities in
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The Government Accountability Office found that many federal agencies continue to have what auditors believe are weaknesses in several security aspects that affect the implementation of information security programs. GAO said in a
MoreDavid Wennergren, senior vice president of technology at the Professional Services Council, has suggested a change in industry and government attitudes towards the adoption of new technologies and focus on measurable outcomes for cybersecurity strategies.
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Stephen Warren, the Department of Veterans Affairsâ chief information officer, has said the department is making progress on its cyber goals despite the deficiencies highlighted in a recent Inspector General audit, Federal
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