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.
Federal Agencies Urged to Prioritize Visibility for Post-Quantum Readiness
Federal and industry cybersecurity leaders emphasized that agencies preparing for post-quantum cryptography must inventory their cryptographic assets, monitor encryption use in production environments and modernize IT architectures to support future algorithm changes, helping strengthen security and reduce disruption to mission-critical systems, according to MeriTalk.
Former Federal Technology Leaders Propose Expanded Vision for America.gov
Former federal technology leaders are proposing a broader vision for America.gov that would modernize the underlying systems supporting government benefits, standardize eligibility requirements and enable more automated enrollment across agencies, helping simplify access to services, improve data sharing and reduce administrative burdens, according to NextGov.
VA Physicians Urge Congress to Pause Further Electronic Health Record Deployments
The National Association of Veteran Affairs Physicians and Dentists is calling on Congress to halt further deployments of the VA’s Oracle Health electronic health record system until independent patient safety assessments are completed and critical deficiencies are addressed, citing concerns about system performance, clinical workflows and patient safety as the agency continues its modernization efforts, according to NextGov.
FCC Aims to Launch Cybersecurity Labels for Smart Devices Within a Year
The FCC hopes to introduce its voluntary U.S. Cyber Trust Mark on consumer smart devices within the next year, helping shoppers identify products that meet cybersecurity standards. The agency is finalizing testing, certification and oversight requirements, with labels expected to include QR codes providing information about device security and manufacturer support, according to NextGov.
ODNI Seeks Data Platform to Strengthen Economic Security Intelligence
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) is seeking industry input on a new platform to integrate economic and financial data from multiple sources, using automation and data management capabilities to improve analysis of foreign investments, supply chains and other economic security risks, according to NextGov.
Pentagon CIO Appoints Jon Steinbach as Strategic Technical Advisor
Pentagon CIO Kirsten Davies has appointed Jon Steinbach as strategic technical advisor, bringing more than 30 years of government and private-sector experience to support emerging technology initiatives, accelerate digital modernization, expand enterprise IT capabilities and strengthen collaboration with the defense industrial base, according to MeriTalk.
