The Fed Mission Success Round Up: String of Last-Minute Biden Executive Orders; OPEN Government Data Act Guidance; and the New OPM 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.

Biden Signs Executive Order Inspired by Lessons from Recent Cyberattacks

President Joe Biden Biden approved a capstone cybersecurity executive order that addressed lessons learned in cyberspace over the past four years, largely stemming from cyberattacks that have targeted swaths of sensitive government systems, according to NextGov.

Biden Issues Last-Minute Executive Order to Advance AI Infrastructure in U.S.

Last week, President Biden also signed an executive order aimed at shoring up the nation’s AI infrastructure, including through the operation of data centers, in an effort to ensure that the growing technology will be built and operated in the U.S., according to FedScoop.

OMB Issues OPEN Government Data Act Guidance 6 Years After Its Signing

The Office of Management and Budget recently released guidance on the OPEN Government Data Act, which requires agencies to publish open data by default in a machine-readable format and within a single online federal catalogue, as highlighted by NextGov.

OMB Releases Last-Minute Data Center Guidance

Last week, the Biden administration also released new data center guidance for agencies that implements the Federal Data Center Enhancement Act included in the annual, must-pass defense bill in late 2023, according to NextGov.

HHS Names Three Officials to Lead AI, Technology and Data Portfolios

The Department of Health and Human Services has three new officials to lead its artificial intelligence, technology and data work. The three new officials join the department after it announced a reorganization of its health, data, AI and cyber portfolios in July, according to FedScoop.

Melvin Brown II Takes Over as OPM’s Chief Information Officer

The Office of Personnel Management has a new top IT official: Melvin Brown II is now the agency’s chief information officer following Guy Cavallo’s retirement from federal service, as highlighted by FedScoop.