Microsoft hires Oki Mek as CISO for federal civilian sector
Mek was previously chief AI officer at the Department of Health and Human Services.
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Chief Information Security Officer
Christopher Adams to join Treasury as CISO of Departmental Offices bureau
A spokesperson confirmed the appointment and said the IT leader will start work on Oct. 10.
Security experts urge agencies to test post-quantum cryptography algorithms now
The advice comes ahead of NIST's expected publication of approved algorithms.
FAR updates that would mandate cyber incident reporting for contractors a year or more away
OMB has submitted two proposals for updating contract language to the FAR Council.
Homeland Security CDM dashboard lacks key data, IG report finds
The DHS' Office of Inspector General finds that the dashboard has reported less than half of required data on network assets.
Navy CISO gets another key cyber role
Christopher Cleary is now the service's principle cyber adviser. He will remain as the Navy's CISO until a new person is selected for that job, a spokesperson…
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Citizenship and Immigration Services ramps up SOC automation
CISO Shane Barney is growing his team of 100 developers within the security operations center, which is even testing bots in machine learning.
Navy creates elevated CIO office
A new, elevated department-level CIO role, formally the special assistant for information management, will lead a team dedicated to proactively improving cybersecurity and managing other digital priorities.
USDA unveils program to develop next generation of CIOs, CISOs
The department is looking for current employees who have served in leadership roles and want to lead its information technology community.
Chuck McGann to leave USPS for private sector
Chuck McGann (FedScoop file photo) The chief information security officer for the United States Postal Service is leaving government for an undisclosed position in the private sector,…