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FCW (GovExec Technology)

FCW (GovExec Technology)

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Federal IT/policy incl. cyber defense and acquisition.

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FPDS Looks Old and Clunky but that only Masks Its Power
News•Feb 11, 2026

FPDS Looks Old and Clunky but that only Masks Its Power

The Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) looks like a relic from the 1990s, yet it houses millions of detailed federal contract records. Its clunky interface and convoluted advanced search require users to master a maze of filters to extract useful data. The system is scheduled for decommission on Feb. 24, after which users will be redirected to Sam.gov. The author worries that the transition could erase valuable historical procurement information and that underlying policy issues remain unaddressed.

By FCW (GovExec Technology)
CISA’s Acting Chief Says 70 Staff Were Reassigned to Other DHS Offices in Last Year
News•Feb 11, 2026

CISA’s Acting Chief Says 70 Staff Were Reassigned to Other DHS Offices in Last Year

Acting CISA director Madhu Gottumukkala told House appropriators that roughly 70 CISA employees were reassigned to other DHS components over the past year, while more than 30 staff were moved into the agency. A small number of those transfers went...

By FCW (GovExec Technology)
Navigating FedRAMP 20x and the Continuous Compliance Imperative
News•Feb 9, 2026

Navigating FedRAMP 20x and the Continuous Compliance Imperative

FedRAMP 20x seeks to modernize federal cloud compliance by replacing static checklists with continuous validation through Key Security Indicators (KSIs). The initiative promises faster, more flexible authorization for SaaS providers, but progress is hampered by funding cuts, staff shortages, and...

By FCW (GovExec Technology)
Gabbard’s Expanded Role in Election Security Draws Scrutiny
News•Feb 9, 2026

Gabbard’s Expanded Role in Election Security Draws Scrutiny

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has expanded her office’s involvement in election security, including participation in a recent FBI raid on a Georgia elections office and the seizure of voting machines in Puerto Rico that were found to have...

By FCW (GovExec Technology)
CIA Announces New Acquisition Framework to Speed Tech Adoption
News•Feb 9, 2026

CIA Announces New Acquisition Framework to Speed Tech Adoption

The CIA unveiled a new acquisition framework designed to accelerate the procurement of cutting‑edge technology from the private sector. The plan introduces a centralized vendor‑vetting system and a streamlined IT‑authorization process to shrink the gap between mission requirements and operational...

By FCW (GovExec Technology)
Tech Bills of the Week: Restricting Biometric Use; Expanding the Quantum Workforce; and More
News•Feb 6, 2026

Tech Bills of the Week: Restricting Biometric Use; Expanding the Quantum Workforce; and More

This week’s technology‑focused legislation spans biometric privacy, quantum workforce planning, robotics oversight, digital‑ID security, AI‑driven telecom protection, biosecurity safeguards, and defense‑technology hubs. A bipartisan bill would bar ICE and Customs from acquiring or using facial‑recognition systems and require deletion of...

By FCW (GovExec Technology)
Now Accepting Applications — for Classified Intel
News•Feb 6, 2026

Now Accepting Applications — for Classified Intel

Federal layoffs have left thousands of former U.S. officials vulnerable to foreign recruitment, and Chinese intelligence services have seized the opportunity by creating a network of fake consulting firms and job‑platform outreach. The scheme relies on classic human intelligence tactics—email...

By FCW (GovExec Technology)
CISA Orders Agencies to Patch and Replace End-of-Life Devices, Citing Active Exploitation
News•Feb 5, 2026

CISA Orders Agencies to Patch and Replace End-of-Life Devices, Citing Active Exploitation

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a binding operational directive requiring federal agencies to inventory, replace, and continuously monitor end‑of‑support (EOS) edge devices after detecting active exploitation by advanced threat actors, some linked to nation‑states. Agencies have three...

By FCW (GovExec Technology)
Agencies Lost Around 20,000 Tech Workers Last Year — and Now the Trump Admin Is Hiring
News•Feb 5, 2026

Agencies Lost Around 20,000 Tech Workers Last Year — and Now the Trump Admin Is Hiring

Over 19,500 technology, data and telecommunications employees left the federal government in 2025, resulting in a net loss of 17,228 tech positions after limited hiring. The departures spanned six agencies with the biggest cuts, including Defense, Treasury, Agriculture, Veterans Affairs,...

By FCW (GovExec Technology)
Domestic Surveillance Fears Loom over Congress Debate to Renew Spying Power
News•Feb 5, 2026

Domestic Surveillance Fears Loom over Congress Debate to Renew Spying Power

Congress is debating the reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which allows warrantless collection of foreign communications but often sweeps up U.S. persons. Recent Trump-era domestic surveillance orders and expanded data‑provider definitions have heightened Democratic concerns...

By FCW (GovExec Technology)

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