FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Thursday, October 19, 2023 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE The central premise of Office of Management and Budget Memo 22-09 laying out the Federal Zero Trust Strategy is that no actor, system, network, or service operating outside or within the security perimeter is trusted. Controlling access is everything. Army War College.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Attendees will gain insights into policy shifts, the budget outlook, and the overall procurement state of play in 2025 and beyond. What’s next for the budget and Federal market? Leadership from several GSA FAS categories will be in attendance to discuss their upcoming priorities, programs, and initiatives. James Peake , M.D.,

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FedInsider

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In this week’s episode of Feds at the Edge, we will dive into the unique challenges the federal government faces in identity management. From heavy security requirements and vast amounts of data to limited budgets, we’re unpacking the challenges and exploring innovative solutions to solve the vexing crisis agencies face today.

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 20, 2024

The latest bid, which followed at least two previous failures, is facing similar troubles as earlier projects: incomplete planning, a technology platform with questionable maturity and, maybe most striking, the hubris of the leadership that their current plan will be successful no matter what evidence emerges that tells a different story.

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ivalua

JANUARY 21, 2020

While every locale has differences based on geography, demographics, previous technology implementations, budget and current maturity level, there are some areas of focus that we expect to see across the board in 2020. What will the new year bring for public sector procurement at the city and county level?

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FedInsider

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

They are being steered through their implementation of AI use by guidance from the Office of Management and Budget. Gilkeson has served in various leadership roles since he joined the TSA in 2013, first as a program manager and later as director of the agency’s Innovation Task Force (ITF).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Attendees will gain insights into policy shifts, the budget outlook, and the overall procurement state of play in 2025 and beyond. What’s next for the budget and Federal market? Leadership from several GSA FAS categories will be in attendance to discuss their upcoming priorities, programs, and initiatives. James Peake , M.D.,

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The White House released Executive Order 14110 in October 2023 on the “safe, secure, and trustworthy development and use” of AI, followed in March of this year with an Office of Management and Budget memo providing guidance on improving governance and managing the risks of AI.

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FedInsider

APRIL 4, 2024

The Department of Homeland Security observed in its Zero Trust Implementation Strategy that agencies “can expect audits and budgets to hinge on questions of whether and how [they’ve] implemented zero trust for years to come.” He has twice been awarded Jessie H.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The White House released Executive Order 14110 in October 2023 on the “safe, secure, and trustworthy development and use” of AI, followed in March of this year with an Office of Management and Budget memo providing guidance on improving governance and managing the risks of AI.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

Under the ACCESS Act, the Office of Management and Budget would be instructed to issue guidance for agencies to implement the bill within 180 days of its enactment. The document, officially titled “Incident Response Recommendations and Considerations for Cybersecurity Risk Management: A CSF 2.0 Less than One Month Away!

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 1, 2024

OMB Releases Guidance to Modernize FedRAMP Last week, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released updated guidance to modernize the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) and overhaul policies established when the program launched in 2011. leadership abroad.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The plan to increase its workforce diverges from the VA’s FY25 budget request, where the department proposed reducing its workforce by 10,000 positions, mostly within VHA. AI leadership, including the creation of a task force focused on datacenter infrastructure. James Peake , M.D., These were initially proposed on Dec.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 25, 2024

In addition, he will provide updates on the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes as part of the integration of technology in delivering best value healthcare. These efforts play a pivotal role in ensuring that veterans receive the quality care and support they deserve.

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FedScoop

JANUARY 22, 2024

He has proposed legislation meant to rein in the technology, including, most recently, a plan to ensure federal agencies and vendors follow the AI risk management framework created by the National Institute for Standards and Technology. It will be supported by leadership. It will be bipartisan. And I think it’s important.

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FedScoop

JUNE 14, 2024

announced a House companion to the AI Leadership to Enable Accountable Deployment (AI LEAD) Friday. A Connolly aide told FedScoop the legislation would codify the position outlined in that order and a corresponding Office of Management and Budget memo. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., and Andrew Garbarino, R-N.Y.,

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FedScoop

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In response to a FedScoop inquiry to OMB about the themes, a spokeswoman said the office “continues to work with agencies as they implement AI risk management practices to ensure the responsible and ethical use of AI in their operations.” But that’s not where the ethos is right now,” he said. In the case of the U.S.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 15, 2024

To that end, the Office Management and Budget must take steps to identify commercially available information (CAI) procured by federal agencies. The boards are intended to serve as a vehicle for senior agency leadership to coordinate with other agencies on the use of AI and to manage use of AI within their own agency.

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SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 27, 2023

But it’s also the last weekend to prepare and to stock up on candy for those trick or treaters. Hope the federal contracting stories from this week aren’t too scary.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 25, 2023

November 15 Craig Hilliard , Division Chief, Medical/Surgical Prime Vendor (MSPV) Supplies, VHA Sarah Keefer , Branch Chief, Medical/Surgical Prime Vendor (MSPV) Supplies, VHA VA FSS: VA FSS leadership returns to address any questions related to the VA Schedules. Equal Employment Opportunity Reporting Season Begins Oct. This year, Sen.

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Inside Government Contracts

DECEMBER 5, 2023

According to the Administration’s Fact Sheet , the Executive Order establishes new AI safety and security standards, protects privacy, advances equity and civil rights, protects workers, consumers, and patients, promotes innovation and competition, and advances American leadership.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

These include: Ensure safe and secure AI technology; Promote responsible innovation, competition, and collaboration; Support American workers; Advance equity and civil rights; Protect American consumers, patients, passengers, and students; Protect privacy and civil liberties; Manage the federal government’s use of AI; and Strengthen U.S.

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WashngtonExec

MARCH 13, 2025

Its rewarding to see them become more effective and efficient cybersecurity organizations and able to understand and prioritize risk to their mission. Beyond his technical expertise, Finnegan credits his early experiences in customer service for shaping his approach to leadership. There is a lot of uncertainty in those areas, he said.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The EO establishes new AI standards in eight categories: Safety and security; Privacy; Equity and civil rights; Supporting consumers and workers; Innovation and competition; American leadership; and Government use of AI. The EO tasks at least seven agencies with the implementation, enforcement, and analysis of the new standards.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Under his leadership, FAS underwent a major reorganization that replaced its legacy regional structures with a centralized reporting model. Of note is the FAS organization launched under his leadership. The FAS reorganization is a win for GSA, customer agencies, and industry partners. AI Standards – Directs the U.S.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The threat from near-peer adversaries and other bad actors has made cybersecurity and supply chain risk management fundamental to federal procurement and the commercial sector. The TMF also offers funding more rapidly than the normal budget cycle, giving agencies enhanced technological agility. AI Standards – Directs the U.S.

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FedInsider

JANUARY 5, 2025

In March, the Office of Management and Budget released guidance on improving governance and managing the risks of AI. Additionally, he has been a part of the IT Leadership Committee (ITLC), served as a Cybersecurity Chair, and been a member of the Digital Government Advisor Board.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

billion in spending, falling just below the mandated budget cap set by the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA). Leadership from both parties expect a deal that would extend the CR through March 2025 to pass before the December 20th deadline. The Coalition will keep members informed of the status of the CR in next weeks Friday Flash.

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FedScoop

MARCH 29, 2024

Added compliance time : The new policy changes the deadline for agencies to be in compliance with risk management practices from Aug. The requirement states that agencies must implement risk management practices or stop using safety- or rights-impacting AI tools until the agency is in compliance.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The four priorities of the BCI include: Leveraging Data Across Federal Agencies to Get Lower Prices and Better Terms; Negotiating Common Enterprise-Wide Software Licenses; Saving Money and Avoiding Waste by Getting Contract Requirements Right the First Time; and Getting Better Value from Sole Source and Other High-Risk Contracts.

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FedScoop

OCTOBER 31, 2023

For example, it defines over 30 terms and requires that [the Office of Management and Budget] provide annual guidance and create mechanisms for tracking implementation and reporting progress to the public.” federal CIO and an adviser to the Virginia-based IT firm stackArmor’s AI risk management center.

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FedScoop

JANUARY 17, 2025

While the researchers said the governments progress has been “substantial,” effective government leadership on AI remains hindered by limited transparency, resource constraints, and inconsistencies in meeting mandates.

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FedScoop

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Notably, a fundamental element of the Office of Management and Budget’s corresponding guidance ( M-24-10 ) to Biden’s executive order is a risk management structure based on whether uses might impact Americans’ rights or safety. “Republicans are very skeptical of that type of approach,” he said.

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