Balancing AI innovation with federal compliance and human oversight
State Department’s Gio Altamirano Rayo shares strategies for accelerating AI adoption while keeping human oversight and authorization processes intact.
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FISMA
VA fails watchdog FISMA audit on IT security, but agency disagrees
An independent review found the department was deficient in seven areas. The agency said many of the recommended actions are already underway.
Education CIO office lost more than half of its employees to Trump’s reduction in force, watchdog says
Some sub-offices were left completely empty, the Office of the Inspector General found using Microsoft Teams, since the agency refused to supply staffing data.
Auditors find problems with SBA’s information security program
The agency has fallen short on nine of 10 security controls under OMB guidance, according to a new OIG report on FISMA compliance.
Why automation is key to modernizing federal IT compliance
By replacing spreadsheet-based processes with FedRAMP-authorized automated workflows, federal agencies can gain real-time visibility, improve audit readiness, and reduce risk by strengthening compliance with key mandates.
Could a FedRAMP rehaul usher in the US government’s AI age?
As the cloud services authorization program readies for a revamp geared toward the private sector, commercial AI providers are in wait-and-see mode.
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EPA watchdog finds lack of IT systems inventory, software asset management data
The Office of Inspector General audit offered recommendations on how the agency should address its software management needs.
Even the US government can fall victim to cryptojacking
Documents reveal that USAID was victimized by a password spray attack that resulted in roughly $500,000 in Microsoft service charges.
Agencies push for digital transformation amid security challenges
Federal agencies are accelerating digital transformation efforts to meet public expectations and comply with mandates, but transitioning securely to platforms like Salesforce often requires specialized help, according…
Watchdog recommends changes in FISMA metrics, as agencies still ‘mostly ineffective’ at implementation
Most civilian agencies reviewed by the Government Accountability Office didn’t demonstrate effective FISMA implementation.