Michael Duffy

Do you have ideas for what commitments we should include in the next U.S. Open Government National Action Plan? Submit your ideas to “Docket GSA-GSA-2024-0016” using http://www.regulations.gov by Tuesday, Nov. 12. All ideas are welcome! What's the U.S. Open Government National Action Plan, you ask? Great question! It's a strategic plan developed by the government to advance open government initiatives. It outlines specific commitments and actions aimed at enhancing transparency, participation, and collaboration within federal agencies and between the government and the public, improving openness and accountability and ultimately fostering greater trust and collaboration between the government and the public. You do not have to re-create the wheel! Please consider if there are commitments from previous U.S. national action plans that you want to see carried forward or if there are ways to build on our previous commitments. Also, consider whether there are commitments included in other countries' national action plans that you think we should include in ours. You can find them all here: https://lnkd.in/eahE_yxb. https://lnkd.in/erYTAF8Y

21

Secure #technology serves as the foundation of federal agencies being able to execute on their missions. #CIOs and #CISOs cannot do this work alone - it takes a #CSuite. 🚨If you are a member of the CSuite in the #US #Federal #Government: ✅ Read this memo, ✅ Understand your IT modernization journey and what investments you need from year to year, and ✅ Ask how you can support efforts to secure and modernize your infrastructure. By partnering with your tech teams, you will place your agency on a path to #digital #transformation by: ✅ deploying technology that’s #securebydesign #securebydefault ✅ retiring and modernizing #IT in need, ✅ protecting the #data you manage on behalf of the American people, and ✅ delivering #impact with taxpayer dollars. Aligned CSuites: ✅ accelerate innovation, ✅ lower administrative burden, and ✅ inspire others to join us. We can deliver a 21st century government. It takes all of us. Let’s go! 🚀💻🇺🇸 Office of Management and Budget | Office of the National Cyber Director, The White House |U.S. Federal Chief Information Officers (CIO) Council

19

2 Comments

RGi President Brian Loggins spoke with the WashingtonExec. this week about how we provide an #ImmediateImpact for our government clients, and stand out among other GovCons. “What makes us different is the quality of our work, the quality of our people. I know a lot of companies can say that, but the difference with us is we’re very deliberate and focused on hiring the best, most innovative-type people, and then only going after the really innovative, complex kinds of work." Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gUBWHsAE #GEOINT #NationalSecurity

18

In a new article by Federal News Network, the importance of cyber harmonization is highlighted, underscoring the need for unified frameworks to address evolving threats. With insights into how states are adopting more cohesive strategies, this piece shines a spotlight on the collaborative efforts needed to enhance security at every level of government. Framework harmonization is the first step for StateRAMP. We remain committed to advancing cybersecurity standards through these harmonized frameworks, ensuring consistency and protection for government agencies and their service providers. Explore how states are embracing framework harmonization: https://hubs.li/Q02VH5DJ0 #Cybersecurity #FrameworkHarmonization #StateandLocalGovernment

11

Local Maryland jurisdictions are encouraged to apply for funding through the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLGCP). The Department of Information Technology (DoIT), along with its partners in the Maryland Department of Emergency Management and the Maryland SLCGP Planning Committee, has released another funding opportunity through the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. The application period is now live and will end on Thursday, October 3, 2024. What is the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP)? Through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Congress established the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) to “award grants to eligible entities to address cybersecurity risks and cybersecurity threats to information systems owned or operated by, or on behalf of, state, local, or tribal governments.” The SLCGP provides funding to state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments to address cybersecurity risks and cybersecurity threats to SLTT-owned or operated information systems. How much funding is available? The State of Maryland was awarded $6.4M in the 2023 federal fiscal year, which is distributed over four years. Most of this funding will go towards local jurisdictions, and 25% must go towards rural jurisdictions. Additional funding is expected in future years. This funding will be made available to eligible jurisdictions as sub-grants per the Maryland SLCGP Committee’s determinations. Who is eligible to apply for funding? All local governments in Maryland are eligible to apply. “Local governments” are defined as a county, municipality, city, town, township, local public authority, school district, special district, intrastate district, council of governments, regional or interstate government entity, or agency or instrumentality of a local government; and a rural community, unincorporated town or village, or other public entity. “Rural” area is defined as an area encompassing a population of less than 50,000 people that has not been designated in the most recent decennial census as an “urbanized area” by the Secretary of Commerce (i.e., counties and jurisdictions within counties with a population of 50,000 or less). What can the funding be used for? Funds can be used towards cybersecurity projects and services that promote cyber resilience in accordance with CISA’s and the SLCGP Committee’s priorities outlined in the Maryland SLCGP plan. Grant funding will be awarded based on statutory requirements, demonstrated need, quality of the application, and the ability to maintain federal and state grant compliance. What are the next steps? For more information on the SLCGP Application process, please visit the Cyber Preparedness Unit’s funding page or email [email protected]. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/erq_JzsP

23

A view from DC: Maryland's data minimization ups the ante: IAPP Managing Director, Washington, D.C., Cobun Zweifel-Keegan, CIPP/US, CIPM, offers his take on the latest privacy and artificial intelligence governance developments in the nation's capital and around the U.S. This week, he outlines how the data minimization requirements in Maryland's recently passed comprehensive privacy bill may signal a new era of consumer privacy beyond notice and choice. Full story #dataprotection #dataprivacy #privacy

3

The National Institute of Standards and Technology is seeking public feedback on a draft roadmap for implementing the U.S. government's National Standards Strategy for Critical and Emerging Technology. Read more: https://lnkd.in/efYrmPBY _____ #GovTech #GovernmentContracting

2

As member of the federal Open Government Community, I ask that you please share and repost! ℹ The White House Office of Management and Budget has been working to develop a Federal framework for public participation and community engagement over the past year. Based on the feedback shared by the public and agencies OMB has just released draft guidance and the draft outline of a toolkit to help Federal agencies more broadly and meaningfully engage with the public.   OMB is now seeking feedback from the public on these draft materials by 🚨 🗓 Friday, November 29. Please visit https://lnkd.in/enj-SxRC to:   - Review the full text of these draft documents; - Provide written feedback through a simple form; and - Register for listening sessions on 🗓 November 13th and 🗓 November 20th. ASL interpretation, live captioning, and live audio translation in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese will be provided. More details below and in this blog post from OMB [https://lnkd.in/eRtPzWCM]. Your input will help shape the final guidance and toolkit from OMB. Please share this with collaborators, partners and networks, especially those that can support with effective outreach to underserved communities. More here: https://lnkd.in/ejfYNdWw.

20

Why is #NetNeutrality regulation critical for #libraries and higher education? The reinstatement of proper regulatory authority would empower the FCC to protect intellectual freedom, fight against digital discrimination, incorporate updated cybersecurity standards into network policies, and protect consumers against privacy violations by ISPs. Read more perspectives from Association of Research Libraries and EDUCAUSE Jarret Cummings https://lnkd.in/eABmz9Wn Thanks for the coverage Rob Pegoraro!

21

2 Comments

"To strengthen domestic accountability, CCB strategies should play a critical role in empowering actors beyond states to engage critically with #cybersecurity-related issues," writes Andrea Calderaro in a new issue brief on #cyber capacity building (CCB). Read the latest collaborative paper with EU Cyber Direct – EU Cyber Diplomacy Initiative ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eDjQCni8

3

Amongst its guiding principles, the Margo community champions a 'security-first' and Zero Trust approach right from the outset. Recognized in the State of the Edge 2024 report, this groundbreaking project addresses one of the most pressing challenges of our time—cybersecurity at the edge. By fostering collaboration and innovation, Margo is paving the way for a safer, more resilient edge ecosystem. Read the report by @LF_Edge: https://hubs.la/Q02Z_hTK0 #MargoProject

6