The Fed Mission Success Round Up: DoD Releases Final Rule For CMMC; White House and Collision of AI and Personal Data; and Big Plans for FedRAMP
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.
DoD Releases Final Rule For CMMC, Setting the Stage for Implementation Next Year
The Pentagon has posted the final rule for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 (CMMC 2.0), cementing the department’s plans to implement new cybersecurity standards for contractors by mid-2025, according to Defense Scoop.
White House Probes the Collision of AI and Personal Data
The Biden administration is developing new policies for federal agencies that buy data on Americans from commercial data brokers, citing increased risks posed by the increased use of artificial intelligence in government IT systems,according to FedScoop.
HHS to Crack Down on Providers Blocking Access to Electronic Medical Records
The Department of Health and Human Services is getting serious about taking on medical providers and organizations engaged in information blocking practices that limit access to electronic health record data, according to a top official with the agency, according to NextGov.
Cyber Officials Cite Legacy Systems as Post-Quantum Readiness Challenge
Legacy systems, operational technology systems, and lack of guidance are among the barriers to agency implementation of post-quantum cryptography standards, according to a survey of government cyber professionals by General Dynamics Information Technology.
FedRAMP’s New Director Has Big Plans for the Cloud Compliance Program
FedRAMP Director Pete Waterman is planning updating the FedRAMP clous compliance program roadmap coming in the next two months, as well as the introduction of a minimum viable program authorization, according to this FedScoop interview.
House Republicans Probe NIST on Facial Recognition for Federal Digital Identity Verification
Three House Republicans are asking the National Institute of Standards and Technology to provide information about how it’s alleviating concerns with facial recognition when it comes to using it as a method of identity verification for accessing online federal services, according to FedScoop.
NIST Director to Exit in January
Director Laurie Locascio of the National Institute of Standards and Technology will leave her position at the head of the standards agency at the start of next year. She has been selected to serve as the new president and chief executive officer of the American National Standards Institute.