The 2017 Equifax data breach has officials second-guessing the old method, but no federal recommendations exist ensuring alternatives are adopted.

The acting federal chief information officer also said the White House is preparing to implement the MGT Act as soon as it becomes law.

The IRS is clear to begin working with Experian under the $795,000 contract for a year of taxpayer identification and verification services.

The agency suspended a $7.25 million contract with Equifax following news that one of its webpages exposed users to potential malware attacks.

Agency officials explained Wednesday that their hand was forced by a procurement protest.