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DOGE employees uploaded Social Security database to ‘vulnerable’ cloud, agency whistleblower says

An SSA spokesperson maintained the agency is “not aware of any compromise” to the cloud environment referenced in the complaint from the agency’s chief data officer.

4 days ago By Miranda Nazzaro

A sign in front of the entrance of the Security Administration’s main campus on March 19, 2025 in Woodlawn, Md. (Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)

SSA push to expand online ID verification for phone services sparks backlash

AARP warned that steering people more toward its online identity proofing feature, SAP, will “exacerbate the agency’s customer service crisis.”

Jul 30, 2025 By Miranda Nazzaro

SSA’s IT board failed to properly oversee operations investments, watchdog says

The agency did not have defined procedures to review nearly $2 billion in IT investments in fiscal 2024, a fact the GAO called “concerning.”

Jul 28, 2025 By Miranda Nazzaro

GAO wants agencies to update cloud computing guidance to manage restrictive licensing

The watchdog found that restrictive licensing practices from vendors have resulted in higher costs and architecture challenges.

Nov 14, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

IT modernization CenturyLink — Dave Young participates in a Technology Modernization Fund Board panel discussion at the IT Modernization Summit in Washington, D.C.

CenturyLink’s Dave Young talks early success under EIS, and what’s next

Young described how CenturyLink is looking for agencies that are ready to use EIS as an opportunity to transform its networks and provide the basis for large-scale…

Feb 7, 2020 By Billy Mitchell

This expert panel will review the Social Security Administration’s IT modernization efforts

The 11-person panel will assess SSA's progress on the initiatives outlined in the agency's 2017 IT Modernization Plan.

Aug 28, 2019 By Tajha Chappellet-Lanier

Social Security Administration adds second factor to web login

Starting June 10, the website will require users to receive a one-time code on their phone or via email and enter it while logging in with their…

May 16, 2017

Social Security’s two-factor authentication launch hits snag

Social Security Administration Cybersecurity: 2FA Login Issues

Aug 1, 2016

SSA CIO Rob Klopp on federal IT modernization

Sponsored video: SSA's Rob Klopp discusses ways to accelerate IT modernization in government as part of the IT Modernization Heroes series, sponsored by Dell and Intel.

Jul 5, 2016 By FedScoop Staff

Social Security’s Herb Strauss on meeting citizens’ demands

On this episode of FedScoop TV, SSA's Herb Strauss talks about meeting the demands of American citizens.

Jan 20, 2016