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NCAM 2023: Protecting Yourself Online

By: Ryan A. Higgins, Department of Commerce Chief Information Security Officer | 23 Oct 2023

The 20th anniversary of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an excellent reminder that not only are cyber threats still a serious issue, but they have also grown and become more sophisticated.

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  • Federal Tech Day 2023: Impact Through Innovation

    By: CIO Council | 12 Jun 2023

    The Federal Chief Information Officers (CIO) Council, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Department of Energy, hosted Federal Tech Day 2023 to showcase innovative technologies developed by federal agencies to help deliver their programs’ missions.

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  • Artificial-Intelligence

  • The Importance of Multifactor Authentication

    By: Ryan A. Higgins, Chief Information Security Officer, U.S. Department of Commerce | 26 Oct 2022

    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.

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  • Transitioning from law enforcement to cybersecurity: A U.S. Digital Corps Fellow’s journey

    By: Jamila Crawford, a U.S. Digital Corps Fellow at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) | 24 Oct 2022

    October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. In May 2021, President Biden signed Executive Order 14028, “Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity,” making cybersecurity a government-wide priority.

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  • See Yourself in Cyber – Protect Yourself from Phishing

    By: Paul Blahusch, Chief Information Security Officer, U.S. Department of Labor | 20 Oct 2022

    A pipeline is shut down for a week, resulting in delays in delivery of 20 billion gallons of oil. A large meat supplier halts operations at nine processing plants, causing shortages on supermarket shelves. 100 terabytes of intellectual property are stolen from a major media company.

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  • Announcing the Federal IT Operating Plan: Strategically Aligning Investments to Deliver a Modern Government

    By: Clare Martorana | 10 Jun 2022

    Every day, the public experiences well-designed interactions when using consumer products and services. They’re easy and intuitive. The public rightfully wants, expects, and deserves the same experience when interacting with the Government – and it’s possible.

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  • it-modernization
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  • International Travel Guidance for Government Mobile Devices

    By: The Federal Mobility Group | 23 Feb 2022

    The Federal Mobility Group (FMG) just released their International Travel Guidance for Government Mobile Devices report. The document details a series of best practices agencies can adopt to safeguard Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)-mobile devices against attacks while in use during travel to foreign countries.

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  • mobility
  • international-travel

  • Is Your TV Listening to You? Cyber Tips from a Chief Information Security Officer

    By: Paul Cunningham, Chief Information Security Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs | 25 Oct 2021

    The Nation’s response to the pandemic has highlighted that our society not only uses technology but is also profoundly reliant on technology in our daily lives.When new technology becomes available, we are often amazed and excited to incorporate it into our lives. However, that amazement quickly becomes an expectation for...

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  • FMG Publishes International Travel Guidance for Mobile Devices

    By: The Federal Mobility Group | 19 Oct 2021

    The Federal CIO Council’s Federal Mobility Group (FMG) announces release of a draft report that presents in a handy reference guide the best practices and lessons-learned for the use of government-furnished equipment (GFE) such as mobile devices by federal employees on international travel. The public comment period extends to the...

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  • We Need You – For Cybersecurity!

    By: Paul E. Blahusch, Chief Information Security Officer, U.S. Department of Labor | 18 Oct 2021

    If you’re looking for meaningful IT work, cybersecurity is the place to be. Cybersecurity professionals help protect peoples’ finances, clean drinking water, traffic control systems, food supply chains, health information, and more. If you have the interest and aptitudes needed for a career in cybersecurity, I highly encourage you to...

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  • National Cybersecurity Awareness Month : Phishing Attacks

    By: Greg Sisson, Chief Information Security Officer, Department of Energy | 12 Oct 2021

    October 1st marks the beginning of the 18th annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Once again, the Federal Cybersecurity Information Security Officer (CISO) Council is proud to reinforce its commitment to safe and secure online behavior. Remote work continues to be the ‘new normal’, and cybercriminals are ramping up their focus on...

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  • National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Kick-Off

    By: Steven Hernandez, Co-Chair Federal Chief Information Security Officer Council, Chief Information Security Officer, U.S. Department of Education | 04 Oct 2021

    As we welcome the Fall season, we also welcome National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM.) As the Co-Chair of the Federal CISO council I find NCSAM to be a time of reflection over the past year and what we have accomplished and how we have grown as a Council and a...

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  • The NICE Framework and TBM

    By: The Federal Technology Investment Management (FTIM) Community of Practice | 13 Sep 2021

    The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) framework is a cybersecurity workforce framework that categorizes and describes the cybersecurity workforce. The 2017 OPM memo directing agencies to assign cybersecurity codes to IT, Cybersecurity, and Cyber-Related functions led to the development of the NICE framework. The Federal Technology Investment Management (FTIM)...

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  • April is Supply Chain Awareness Month

    By: Christopher DeRusha, Federal Chief Information Security Office | 26 Apr 2021

    Federal Chief Information Security Officer, Christopher DeRusha, wraps up Supply Chain Awareness month.

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  • The Federal CISO Wraps Up Cybersecurity Awareness Month

    By: Camilo Sandoval, Federal Chief Information Security Officer | 30 Oct 2020

    Federal Chief Information Security Officer, Camilo Sandoval, wraps up cybersecurity month.

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  • FMG Offers Mobile Security Advice for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

    By: The Federal Mobility Community of Practice | 28 Oct 2020

    Read the advice from the Federal Mobility Group on mobile security.

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  • Common Forms of Social Engineering

    By: Greg Sisson, Acting Deputy CIO for Cybersecurity and Chief Information Security Officer, Department of Energy | 19 Oct 2020

    Hear from the Department of Energy on Social Engineering Scams like Phishing, Smishing and Spoofing.

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  • Social Media & Threats

    By: Small Business Administration Staff | 13 Oct 2020

    The Small Business Administration shares information to help stay safe when using social media.

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  • Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2020 - Kicks Off!

    By: Federal Chief Information Security Officer | 02 Oct 2020

    Department of Education's Chief Information Security Officer and CISO Council Co-chair, Steven Hernandez, kicks off Cybersecurity Awareness month.

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  • Cybersecurity Experts Provide Remote Work Best Practices

    By: Federal Mobility Group | 08 Jul 2020

    The CIO Council’s Federal Mobility Group recognizes the importance of secure telework and is taking this opportunity to share the secure best practices for teleworking and using video collaboration tools compiled by cybersecurity experts.

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  • cybersecurity

  • Meeting IT Priorities with TBM

    By: Federal Technology Investment Management (FTIM) CoP | 30 Jun 2020

    The Federal Technology Investment Management (FTIM) CoP developed a guide to help CIOs meet IT Priorities with Technology Business Management (TBM). Check it out!

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  • tbm
  • tmf
  • cybersecurity

  • CISO Council Co-Chair, Steven Hernandez, reflects on FY19

    By: Steven Hernandez, Chief Information Security Officer, Department of Education | 31 Oct 2019

    The Chief Information Security Officers (CISO) Council Co-Chair, Steven Hernandez, reflects on FY19

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  • Securing Small Agencies with Big Missions

    By: Patrick Bevill, Chief Information Security Officer, Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board | 25 Oct 2019

    Read how the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board thrives on adaptability and creativity when it comes to cybersecurity.

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  • Cybersecurity Awareness Month Kicks Off

    By: Grant Schneider, Federal Chief Information Security Officer | 04 Oct 2019

    The Federal CISO, Grant Schneider, kicks off Cybersecurity Awareness Month

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  • Administration Announces First Federal Cyber Reskilling Pilot Program

    By: CIO Council Operations | 30 Nov 2018

    Today, the Office of Management and Budget, the CIO Council and the Department of Education announced the first Federal Cyber Reskilling Academy (FCRA) pilot program. This program offers Federal employees the opportunity for hands-on training in cybersecurity, one of the fastest growing fields in the country.

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  • 2018
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  • National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, 2018

    By: CIO Council Operations | 01 Oct 2018

    Americans are spending more time online than ever before. As more people use the Internet for online shopping, banking, financial management, and socializing, they also expose themselves to increased cyber risks. Online threats and cyber-attacks threaten the future of our national and economic security.

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  • Presidential Proclamation on National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, 2018

    By: CIO Council Operations | 28 Sep 2018

    This proclamation was first posted on White House.gov on September 28th, 2018. During National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we acknowledge the danger that cyber threats pose to our economy and public infrastructure, and raise awareness about steps we can take to mitigate and prevent future attacks.

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  • Introducing a New, Informative Resource for Security Professionals

    By: CIO Council Operations | 26 Jun 2018

    One of the key pillars of the President’s Management Agenda is to Modernize IT to Improve Productivity and Security. A central pillar of the Administration’s IT Modernization strategy is to improve the skills, leadership abilities, and overall pipeline of talent in the Federal government to address our growing cybersecurity threats....

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  • Automatic HTTPS Enforcement for New Executive Branch .Gov Domains

    By: Marina Fox and Eric Mill | 19 Jan 2017

    HTTPS is a necessary baseline for security on the modern web. Non-secure HTTP connections lack integrity protection, and can be used to attack citizens, foreign nationals, and government staff. HTTPS provides increased confidentiality, authenticity, and integrity that mitigate these attacks.

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  • How to Snag Talent to Fill Critical Cybersecurity Positions at Your Agency

    By: Angela Bailey, Chief Human Capital Officer, DHS | 21 Nov 2016

    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently held a highly successful cybersecurity hiring event and I want to share some of the lessons we learned in hopes that others might be inspired to try it for their agencies.

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  • 2016

  • My Priorities as the First U.S. Chief Information Security Officer

    By: Gen. Greg Touhill | 16 Nov 2016

    As the first U.S. Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), I am honored to be a part of a dynamic community across government working to improve our country’s cybersecurity posture.

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  • Announcing the First Federal Chief Information Security Officer

    By: Tony Scott | 08 Sep 2016

    In February, President Obama announced a Cybersecurity National Action Plan (CNAP) that takes a series of short-term and long-term actions to improve our cybersecurity posture within the Federal Government and across the country.

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  • New Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Strategy Released

    By: CIO Council Operations | 18 Jul 2016

    On Tuesday, July 12th OMB and OPM published the first ever Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Strategy, which is now available on the WhiteHouse.gov.

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  • 2016

  • The President's National Cybersecurity Plan - What You Need to Know

    By: Michael Daniel, Tony Scott, and Ed Felten | 09 Feb 2016

    This blog entry was originally published on the White House blog. Here are a few answers to questions you might have about the President’s new Cybersecurity National Action Plan.

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  • Modernizing Federal Cybersecurity

    By: Tony Scott | 30 Oct 2015

    Strengthening the cybersecurity of Federal networks, systems, and data is one of the most important challenges we face as a Nation. Every day, public and private sector leaders – my team included – are directing significant resources to address this ever-growing problem.

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  • 2015

  • Strengthening and Enhancing Cybersecurity for the 21st Century

    By: Tony Scott | 03 Aug 2015

    From the beginning of the Administration, the President has made it clear that cybersecurity is one of the most important challenges we face as a Nation. It is also an ever-growing and constantly changing challenge. For years, whenever I’ve spoken with private and public sector leaders, I’ve regularly asked them...

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