This post first appeared on GAO Reports. Read the original article. What GAO Found The William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 expanded and added responsibilities for Sector Risk Management Agencies (SRMAs). These agencies engage with their public and private sector partners to promote security and resilience within their designated (more…)
CISA establishing ‘systemically important entities’ office
This post first appeared on Federal News Network. Read the original article. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is working to identify the most vulnerable critical infrastructure organizations across the nation this year, with the agency also establishing an office to coordinate its engagement with those groups. The agency is moving to identify “systemically important (more…)
Preparing governments for future shocks: An action plan to build cyber resilience in a world of uncertainty
This post first appeared on IBM Business of Government. Read the original article. Preparing governments for future cyber shocks.pdf Tony Scott Since the advent of the internet, criminal groups, hacktivists, and state-sponsored threat actors have put governments in the crosshairs of cybercrime. During the last half of 2022, the number of cyberattacks targeting governments increased (more…)
More Federal Firefighter Pay and Benefits Reforms Are Highlighted in the 2024 Budget
This post first appeared on Government Executive. Read the original article. President Biden’s fiscal 2024 budget proposal would make temporary pay raises authorized by the bipartisan infrastructure law permanent. The White House this week outlined how President Biden’s fiscal 2024 budget proposal continues to focus on improving the compensation and wellbeing of federal wildland firefighters, (more…)
Federal Prisons: Bureau of Prisons Should Improve Efforts to Implement its Risk and Needs Assessment System
This post first appeared on GAO Reports. Read the original article. What GAO Found Since the enactment of the First Step Act of 2018, the Department of Justice (DOJ) developed a risk assessment tool to measure an incarcerated person’s risk of recidivism. In addition, the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) modified its existing needs assessment system (more…)
CISA lays out post-EINSTEIN future with shift to ‘Cyber Analytics and Data System’
This post first appeared on Federal News Network. Read the original article. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is looking to position a new “Cyber Analytics and Data System” at the center of national cyber defenses, as the agency’s post-EINSTEIN plans come into focus in its fiscal 2024 budget request. CISA is seeking $424.9 million (more…)
Weekly Roundup: March 13- March 17, 2023
This post first appeared on IBM Business of Government. Read the original article. Friday, March 17, 2023 Michael J. Keegan Articles & insights in public management & leadership that we found of interest for the week ending March 17, 2023 Celebrating 5 years of the Technology Modernization Fund. This week marks a significant milestone for (more…)
Reimaging Naval Power
This post first appeared on IBM Business of Government. Read the original article. Thursday, March 16, 2023 Michael J. Keegan A Conversation with RADM. Lorin Selby, Chief of Naval Research The Office of Naval Research (ONR) and the Naval Research Enterprise (NRE) are the catalyst of future naval power, ensuring technological dominance for its fleet (more…)
NTEU’s Longtime President Will Retire in August
This post first appeared on Government Executive. Read the original article. Tony Reardon has been a member of the federal employee union for more than 30 years and has served two four-year terms at its helm. The White House this week outlined how President Biden’s fiscal 2024 budget proposal continues to focus on improving the (more…)
Off to a Running State Capital Start: A Guide for New Governors and Their Teams
This post first appeared on IBM Business of Government. Read the original article. Off to a Running State Capital Start 2nd edition.pdf Katherine Barrett and Richard Greene The first months of a governor’s administration are much like the launching pad for a rocket ship: it sets the trajectory for the rest of the journey. If (more…)