The Fed Mission Success Round Up: DHS Looks to Advance Cyber Through AI; Better CX Through Text Messaging; and Potential Update to EPA Air Quality IT Systems
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.
DHS Seeking to Advance Cyber Through Adopters of AI Tools
The Department of Homeland Security is looking to become one of the “early and aggressive adopters” of AI tools within the federal government, and is taking steps to protect critical infrastructure from AI-powered cyber attacks.
GSA Considers Text Messages as New Frontier for Better Customer Experience
As part of the President’s Management Agenda, the General Services Administration’s Technology Transformation Services (TTS) is looking at how agencies can keep customers in the loop on the status of their government applications through text messages.
GAO Urges EPA to Make a Plan for its ‘Difficult’ and ‘Outdated’ Air Quality IT Systems
Two legacy information technology systems that govern the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s monitoring of air pollution across the nation are due for modernization, according to the Government Accountability Office (GAO).
Treasury Plots Departmentwide Contract to Streamline Cybersecurity Services
The Treasury Department is gearing up to launch a blanket purchase agreement contract that will source and streamline enterprisewide cybersecurity services for its bureaus and offices.
New Rule Would Set Governmentwide Cyber Standards for Contracts Involving Federal Information Systems
The Biden administration is proposing a new standardized set of cybersecurity procurement requirements across the federal government for contractors that work with unclassified federal information systems.
Navy’s Two-Year-Old Robot Task Force Eyes More AI
The U.S. Navy’s sprint toward a hybrid manned-unmanned fleet are spreading to other commands, even as TF59 continues to push new boundaries in AI and other technologies.