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DHS launching a CDO office and CMMC-like risk management program

The CDO is organizing work around eight priority data domains, and the department is looking to pilot a CMMC approach with its vendors.

Apr 29, 2021 By Dave Nyczepir

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 24: Jeh Johnson, Former Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, speaks onstage during the 2019 Concordia Annual Summit – Day 2 at Grand Hyatt New York on September 24, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Leigh Vogel/Getty Images for Concordia Summit)

Lack of talent — not organization — plagues CISA, says Jeh Johnson

Recent substantial cyberattacks have lawmakers questioning CISA's place within DHS, but the cyber workforce is the bigger issue, said one former DHS secretary.

Mar 17, 2021 By Dave Nyczepir

Report: CISA hasn’t reached full operating capacity yet

Until the agency finishes 57 planned organizational changes, it will remain "difficult" for the agency to confront national cyber incidents like the SolarWinds hack, according to GAO.

Mar 11, 2021 By Dave Nyczepir

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GSA put data at risk mishandling 15,000 contract employee access cards

The agency couldn't account for about 15,000 cards, according to auditors.

Nov 6, 2020 By Dave Nyczepir

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DHS is rebalancing cyber support contracts

The Department of Homeland Security wants to ensure its workforce has the skills needed to respond to evolving threats.

Oct 13, 2020 By Dave Nyczepir

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Think long-term about TIC 3.0 advancements during spike in telework, experts say

The coronavirus is hastening adoption of Trusted Internet Connections, according to industry and agency officials, but pilots still need to prove out.

May 11, 2020 By Dave Nyczepir

SBA addressing information security issues amid coronavirus response efforts

The agency's security operations team has taken down eight fake websites and two fake Twitter accounts in recent weeks with the help of the Department of Homeland…

Apr 23, 2020 By Dave Nyczepir

DHS still finding a balance between enterprise architecture and CDO functions

As more agencies within the federated department appoint chief data officers, enterprise architecture shops are having to adjust to dual-hatting.

Apr 23, 2020 By Dave Nyczepir

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GSA’s coronavirus bot shows how RPA can supplement pandemic response

The agency needed to process a lot of data about infection counts in areas where it runs federal buildings. Robotic process automation (RPA) cut down a lot…

Mar 30, 2020 By Dave Nyczepir

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner Kevin K. McAleenan addresses the media during a press conference about trade and travel matters at John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York City, Feb. 13, 2018. U.S. Customs and Border Protection photo

DHS lacks a cyber workforce strategy four years later

Without proper staffing and training, the department can't be sure federal systems are secure, according to the Office of Inspector General.

Sep 30, 2019 By Dave Nyczepir