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Final draft of proactive cyber SIN delayed
The General Services Administration is delaying the final draft solicitation for its new special item number (SIN) for proactive cybersecurity services like threat hunting and penetration testing from the original Aug. 12 release date, but not by long.
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New guide shows agencies how to assess IT maturity
GAO wants agencies to figure out whether new technologies are mature enough before starting a major program.
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Micropurchase auctions: Is 18F getting big value on small buys?
Nearly one year ago, GSA’s 18F pitched auctions for small buys as a means of big savings. We looked at the numbers to see if it lived up to the promise.
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GSA updates per diem rates for 2017
New rates go into effect at the start of fiscal 2017 — Oct. 1, 2016.
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IRS adds 6 months to access management contract
The IRS re-upped its contract with Cyber Armed Security, LLC while it plans an open competition.
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Fed who faked cancer agrees to repay $40K in sick leave
Former ATF agent settles claim he faked cancer for six months before retirement.
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Texan gets 2 years for role in IRS breach
Denzel Roberts was sentenced to two years in jail and two years of supervised release for his part in the Get Transcript app breach.
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FedRAMP opens pre-audit process for security authorizations
The new Readiness Assessment Reports will help cloud providers show they’re on their way to a FedRAMP authorization, even if the process hasn’t begun.
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Energy needs better data, digital rights management
A new inspector general audit shows the Energy Department is close to meeting requirements under the Cybersecurity Act of 2015 but still has some progress to make.
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OPM gets new CIO from DoD
Deputy DoD CIO David De Vries moves to the civilian side of government as the new OPM CIO.
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Final draft of proactive cyber SIN delayed
The General Services Administration is delaying the final draft solicitation for its new special item number (SIN) for proactive cybersecurity services like threat hunting and penetration testing from the original Aug. 12 release date, but not by long.
-
New guide shows agencies how to assess IT maturity
GAO wants agencies to figure out whether new technologies are mature enough before starting a major program.
-
Micropurchase auctions: Is 18F getting big value on small buys?
Nearly one year ago, GSA’s 18F pitched auctions for small buys as a means of big savings. We looked at the numbers to see if it lived up to the promise.
-
GSA updates per diem rates for 2017
New rates go into effect at the start of fiscal 2017 — Oct. 1, 2016.
-
IRS adds 6 months to access management contract
The IRS re-upped its contract with Cyber Armed Security, LLC while it plans an open competition.
-
Fed who faked cancer agrees to repay $40K in sick leave
Former ATF agent settles claim he faked cancer for six months before retirement.
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Texan gets 2 years for role in IRS breach
Denzel Roberts was sentenced to two years in jail and two years of supervised release for his part in the Get Transcript app breach.
-
FedRAMP opens pre-audit process for security authorizations
The new Readiness Assessment Reports will help cloud providers show they’re on their way to a FedRAMP authorization, even if the process hasn’t begun.
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Energy needs better data, digital rights management
A new inspector general audit shows the Energy Department is close to meeting requirements under the Cybersecurity Act of 2015 but still has some progress to make.
-
OPM gets new CIO from DoD
Deputy DoD CIO David De Vries moves to the civilian side of government as the new OPM CIO.
-
Final draft of proactive cyber SIN delayed
The General Services Administration is delaying the final draft solicitation for its new special item number (SIN) for proactive cybersecurity services like threat hunting and penetration testing from the original Aug. 12 release date, but not by long.
-
New guide shows agencies how to assess IT maturity
GAO wants agencies to figure out whether new technologies are mature enough before starting a major program.
-
Micropurchase auctions: Is 18F getting big value on small buys?
Nearly one year ago, GSA’s 18F pitched auctions for small buys as a means of big savings. We looked at the numbers to see if it lived up to the promise.
-
GSA updates per diem rates for 2017
New rates go into effect at the start of fiscal 2017 — Oct. 1, 2016.
-
IRS adds 6 months to access management contract
The IRS re-upped its contract with Cyber Armed Security, LLC while it plans an open competition.
-
Fed who faked cancer agrees to repay $40K in sick leave
Former ATF agent settles claim he faked cancer for six months before retirement.
-
Texan gets 2 years for role in IRS breach
Denzel Roberts was sentenced to two years in jail and two years of supervised release for his part in the Get Transcript app breach.
-
FedRAMP opens pre-audit process for security authorizations
The new Readiness Assessment Reports will help cloud providers show they’re on their way to a FedRAMP authorization, even if the process hasn’t begun.
-
Energy needs better data, digital rights management
A new inspector general audit shows the Energy Department is close to meeting requirements under the Cybersecurity Act of 2015 but still has some progress to make.
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OPM gets new CIO from DoD
Deputy DoD CIO David De Vries moves to the civilian side of government as the new OPM CIO.













