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Cities and counties can take key steps to avoid costly ransomware attacks

American City & Country

He spotlights the following causes and vulnerabilities that have recently popped up: connected devices and remote work have created new entry points for malicious actors, and budget constraints are often constricting governments from acquiring security infrastructure or access to cybersecurity expertise.

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Limited application of novel acquisition pathways hinders defense innovation

Federal News Network

got a tough grade in customer clarity, or the ability of the government to signal demand not just through communicating innovation priorities and issuing strategies, but also through providing stable funding and utilizing acquisition pathways available to the Defense Department to buy at speed. But the U.S.

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Using the Tools at Hand to Get to Zero Trust

FedInsider

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.”

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Navy’s journey to new procurement system remains in peril

Federal News Network

And experts said merely withdrawing the technical assessment, which the Navy’s Program Executive Office for Manpower, Logistics and Business Solutions (PEO-MLB) asked for as part of its risk management strategy, doesn’t offset the critical findings. Kuqo declined to comment for the story, referring all questions to the NAWWAR press shop.

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Strategies for Procuring Alternative Student Transportation Services

American City & Country

School Administration: School administrators, including principals and assistant principals, should be involved in transportation decisions to ensure that the school’s operational needs, budget considerations, and overall goals are considered.

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Friday Flash 04/12/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

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. Harada currently serves as the Senior Advisor, Office of Federal Procurement Policy, for the Office of Management and Budget. Stay tuned for round three.

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Friday Flash 11/08/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

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? Attendees will gain critical insights into: What’s next for the VA budget and healthcare investments? is less than one month away! James Peake , M.D.,