How Makpar Aligns with Treasury’s Modernization Priorities
Key Takeaways Treasury’s 2026–2030 Strategic Plan outlines an ambitious vision for modernizing government services, improving taxpayer experience, strengthening cybersecurity, and reducing fraud across increasingly digital environments. Many of those priorities closely align with the work Makpar is supporting across Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM), AI driven analytics, Zero Trust modernization, and secure digital transformation initiatives. As agencies […]
Modernizing ICAM at Scale: A Conversation with Asad Khan on Operating Identity for Tens of Millions of Users
Identity at IRS scale is not a feature. It is mission infrastructure. In this Q&A, Asad Khan, VP of Innovation at Makpar, explains what it takes to operate ICAM for more than 60 million users, why designing for peak demand is critical, and how agencies can build resilient, scalable identity systems that support security, performance, and […]
Congratulations to Fed 100 Winner: Kaschit D. Pandya, CIO at the IRS
Key Takeaways Hosted by GovExec, the Fed 100 honors government and industry leaders who are driving meaningful progress across federal technology, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and service delivery. The Makpar team would like to congratulate Kaschit D. Pandya, CIO at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), for being named a 2026 Fed 100 winner. According to NextGov/FCW, Pandya was recognized […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: OneGov Saved $1.1B; Gov AI Use Increased; and Navy Deploys AI Tool
Welcome to the Fed Mission Success News Round Up brought to you by Makpar. Each week, we will provide a summary of actionable news and insights to help aid in overall mission success for Federal agency IT decision-makers and influencers. GSA’s OneGov Initiative Saved $1.1B in First Year Last week, the General Services Administration (GSA) […]
How Identity Strengthens Trump’s Federal AI Policy and Secure Adoption
Key Takeaways Federal agencies are moving quickly to adopt artificial intelligence to improve service delivery, automate workflows, and enhance decision-making. The Trump Administration’s National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence reinforces this momentum, positioning AI as a critical driver of national security, economic growth, and public trust. As agencies align with this policy direction, the focus is naturally shifting […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: GSA AI-Automated Workforce; Zero Trust and AI; and More Cyber EOs
Welcome to the Fed Mission Success News Round Up brought to you by Makpar. Each week, we will provide a summary of actionable news and insights to help aid in overall mission success for Federal agency IT decision-makers and influencers. GSA Looks to Automate a Million Work Hours, After Losing Nearly 40% of Workforce The […]
Protecting the Nation’s Financial Nerve Center from AI Threats: Part Two
As AI adoption accelerates, agencies must move beyond traditional cybersecurity and establish enterprise AI security capabilities. This post outlines what a modern AI security approach looks like, how it reduces risk and supports mission outcomes, and how Makpar helps agencies secure AI systems at scale. Federal agencies are moving quickly to integrate AI into mission-critical […]
Protecting the Nation’s Financial Nerve Center from AI Threats: Part One
As federal agencies accelerate AI adoption, the IRS faces unique risks due to its scale, global data dependencies, and role in financial integrity. This post explores why AI introduces new vulnerabilities, why traditional cybersecurity approaches fall short, and why identity and data governance are critical to protecting taxpayer systems and trust. Federal agencies are rapidly adopting AI […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: Record 2027 IT Budget; DoD $1.5T Budget Request; and AI Hype
Welcome to the Fed Mission Success News Round Up brought to you by Makpar. Each week, we will provide a summary of actionable news and insights to help aid in overall mission success for Federal agency IT decision-makers and influencers. White House Asks for Record $75.7B for Civilian Agency IT The Departments of Justice, Veterans […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: Human Barriers to AI Adoption, OMB and Contract Reporting; and New FCC CIO
Welcome to the Fed Mission Success News Round Up brought to you by Makpar. Each week, we will provide a summary of actionable news and insights to help aid in overall mission success for Federal agency IT decision-makers and influencers. Survey: Human Capital Is a Key Barrier to Government AI Adoption A vast majority of […]