The Fed Mission Success Round Up: Customer Experience 2023 Goals; Patentable AI; and 2023 Fed 100

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.

Government Data Leaders’ Customer Experience Goals for 2023

Several of the Chief Data Officers Council working groups are trying to improve customer experience for both Americans and agencies, according to a panel held at the recent CDO Council meeting.

Government Considers Whether AI Can Invent Something Patentable

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office seeks public comments on the question of whether or not AI can be listed as an inventor on a patent.

Identity Management, Automation a Common Theme for Zero Trust

In this “Ask the CIO” segment by Federal News Network’s Jason Miller, he examines all of the common approaches that agencies are taking to achieve Zero Trust.

Government’s Chief Data Scientist Previews Agencies’ Work on Equitable Data

U.S. Chief Data Scientist Denice Ross said government agencies are working to build capacity around equitable data, with a progress report on these efforts set to come out soon.

DOJ Launches Disruptive Technology Strike Force

The Justice Department is launching a new Disruptive Technology Strike Force aimed at preventing threats from adversaries using the next generation of military and national security technology against the U.S. and its allies.

Cyber Leaders Applaud Forthcoming Updates to NIST Cybersecurity Framework

Federal cybersecurity leaders are looking forward to a major update for NIST’s Cybersecurity Framework, as it aims to add new details on governance, supply chain risks and more cybersecurity practices.

Department of Health and Human Services Appoints Jennifer Wendel as Deputy CIO

Veteran federal technology leader Jennifer Wendel has joined the Department of Health and Human Services as deputy chief information officer.

Announcing the 2023 Federal 100

GovExec and FCW have officially announced the 2023 Fed 100 winners, who all who “personify what's possible in federal IT.” Check out the full list here.

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• Infographic: The Top 5 Government Cybersecurity Fundamentals 

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• Honoring National Coding Week: Makpar’s Innovation Lab Code Challenge Win 

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• Q&A: Makpar’s Generative Culture with Nickolas Sibley, the Agile Coach & Trainer at Makpar

• Identity and Access Management (IAM) Taking Hold in the Government Arena 

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