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Apply to Be a CXO Fellow and Enhance Your Leadership Skills
The CXO Fellowship Application is Live! If you are a GS-09 to GS-13 employee (or equivalent) who is passionate about technology, understands how the Federal Government operates, and drives change within your agency, consider applying to the CXO Fellows Program. The application period for the FY 2024 cohort ends June 9 at 5 p.m. ET.
CIO Council Releases Handbook for Small Agency CIOs and Executives
The Small Agency CIO Council published the Federal Small Agency CIO and IT Executive Handbook in partnership with GSA’s IT Modernization division. Small agencies often have unique organizational structures that do not follow the traditional staffing model for IT administration. We recognized the importance of creating guidance specifically to meet the unique challenges faced by IT leaders in our small agency community. This handbook serves as a foundational guide to assist small agency IT Executives in carrying out their missions.
Fraud Detection & Prevention Symposium: Increasing Collaboration and Driving Action

In February 2023, the Federal Chief Information Officers (CIO) Council hosted a “Fraud Detection & Prevention Symposium.” The day-long event featured over 20 executives, technologists, and changemakers from 10+ agencies, academia, and the private sector participating in the one-day event to discuss fraud issues as mentioned below that are impacting agencies. The event was well attended with nearly 300 participants.
The Importance of Multifactor Authentication
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a great opportunity for all of us to think through how we approach cybersecurity in both our work and personal lives.