Peter O’Rourke
DISA takes over cloud office from DOD CIO
The cloud office already works closely with DISA, but will officially move to the agency by the end of the month.
USDS pilot to hire data scientists at 10 agencies closed in less than 2 days
The agencies plan to use subject matter expert-led assessments to determine if applicants qualify for the positions.
CISA issues recommendations to strengthen cloud security
Remote work practices can often expose poor cyber hygiene habits that leave networks vulnerable to phishing and other attacks.
VA combatting shadow IT by having options ‘readily available’
“You have to give your customers options. If they don't feel like they're getting serviced properly from the central IT function, they'll go find their own way. Because they've got a mission to execute,” said VA's deputy CIO.
Biden calls for ‘most ambitious effort ever’ to modernize federal IT, cybersecurity
"President-elect Biden is calling on Congress to launch the most ambitious effort ever to modernize and secure federal IT and networks," says a fact sheet.
JADC2, but for medics: Military looks to link medical networks, data
It's not just tactical battle networks the military is looking to link together. A new request asks for prototypes to connect medical data and networks.
