Federal CISO
Latest FISMA reform proposals would codify federal CISO role
The role is currently politically appointed but does not have statutory authority.
Federal CISO teases idea of a USDS-like program to attract cyber talent
Chris DeRusha says he is toying with the idea of a tour-of-duty model to attract cybersecurity talent to government.
Technology Modernization Fund support awarded to 7 new agency IT projects
GSA, OPM and the Department of Education are among the recipients of a $311M distribution from the central fund.
ATARC intends to merge agency and vendor zero trust working groups
The Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program director and federal chief information security officer intend to participate in the Zero Trust Working Group.
Camilo Sandoval takes over as Federal CISO
Sandoval appears to have taken over the vacant federal CISO role, bringing with him a controversial past serving the Trump administration.
Plan to elevate Federal CIO passes in House
The CIO would become a presidentially appointed position that reports directly the Office of Management and Budget director, instead of the deputy director.