Tag Archives: ITC

A Look at the Federal Government’s Aging Computer Systems

Posted on August 6, 2019 by WatchBlog

Imagine trying to read this post on a first- or second-generation mobile phone. It would be slow to load and the screen image wouldn’t be as crisp as the one you’re probably looking at right now. There’d be a lot … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on August 6, 2019 by WatchBlog | Tagged Carol Harris, cybersecurity, IT modernization, ITC, legacy systems, software

Summer Podcast Roundup – Podcasts You May Have Missed

Posted on July 23, 2019 by WatchBlog

Looking for some entertainment as you try to beat the heat by the pool? Put on your headphones and check out some of our recent podcasts! Today’s WatchBlog catches you up on some of the podcasts you may have missed … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on July 23, 2019 by WatchBlog | Tagged Andrew Von Ah, caregiving, Charlie Jeszeck, credit agencies, epa, EWIS, family caregiving, FCC, FDA, Federal Communications Commission, financial security, food, food supply, food waste, identity theft, identity verification, ITC, Nick Marinos, NRE, online returns, PI, retirement security, Steve Morris, usda

Is the Cloud Saving the Government Money?

Posted on June 27, 2019 by WatchBlog

Have you ever wondered how the federal government provides important public services—like helping secure major sporting events or providing public access to weather data? Or how the Treasury manages supplies for printing currency, or the military transports cargo around the … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on June 27, 2019 by WatchBlog | Tagged Carol Harris, cloud computing, cloud services, DOD, IT, IT investments, IT services, ITC, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of Management and Budget, OMB, Social Security Administration, SSA, State Department, Treasury Department

The Secret Service’s IT Workforce

Posted on June 18, 2019 by WatchBlog

In addition to protecting the President, the Secret Service also investigates and prevents financial and electronic crimes—such as identity theft, counterfeiting, and computer-based attacks on the nation’s financial, banking, and telecommunications infrastructure. To do this, it relies heavily on its … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on June 18, 2019 by WatchBlog | Tagged Carol Harris, Chief Information Officer, development, employee retention, financial crimes, hiring, IT staff, IT workforce, ITC, morale, performance management, recruitment, Secret Service, strategic planning, training, U.S. Secret Service, USSS, workforce management

How Social Security is Working to Overcome its IT Management Challenges

Posted on June 7, 2019 by WatchBlog

The Social Security Administration relies on its IT systems to provide monthly payments to over 64 million Americans. Even with such an important mission, the agency has a history of struggling to manage its IT effectively. However, SSA has been … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on June 7, 2019 by WatchBlog | Tagged Carol Harris, Chief Information Officer, CIO, incremental development, information security, IT, IT budgeting, IT management, IT workforce, ITC, Social Security Administration, software license, SSA, strategic IT management

An Ongoing Risk: Cybersecurity Attacks at Federal Agencies

Posted on May 9, 2019 by WatchBlog

Similar to how new flu shots come out each year to combat new strains of the virus, agencies must routinely adapt their cybersecurity efforts to address evolving threats. In today’s WatchBlog, we look at the federal government’s approach to and … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on May 9, 2019 by WatchBlog | Tagged Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, cyber incident, cyberattacks, cybersecurity, Department of Homeland Security, Greg Wilshusen, information security, Internal Revenue Service, ITC, Office of Management and Budget, phishing, sensitive information

Risky Business—Threats in the IT Supply Chain

Posted on March 26, 2019 by WatchBlog

Laptops aren’t like IKEA furniture—we usually buy them pre-assembled and ready to use. The life of a computer starts long before it’s purchased, though, and the process of creating and moving a computer from suppliers to users can create security … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on March 26, 2019 by WatchBlog | Tagged computers, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, federal IT systems at risk, Greg Wilshusen, hackers, ITC, supply chain

GAO’s Information Technology & Cybersecurity Team

Posted on March 12, 2019 by WatchBlog

GAO’s workforce is organized largely by subject area, with most employees working in one of our 15 mission teams. Today we’ll be putting the spotlight on our Information Technology & Cybersecurity (ITC) team, which helps the government respond to the … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on March 12, 2019 by WatchBlog | Tagged best practices, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data security, Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, Greg Wilshusen, high risk, information security, information systems, information technology, ITC, medicare, Nick Marinos, Secret Service, Valerie Melvin

IRS in Need of Better Controls to Safeguard Taxpayer Data

Posted on January 31, 2019 by WatchBlog

Every tax season, you send information to the IRS about your salary, marriage status, and other personal and financial information. We’ve looked at whether IRS has effective controls in place to protect the sensitive financial and taxpayer data in its … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on January 31, 2019 by WatchBlog | Tagged data protection, Greg Wilshusen, information security, internal controls, Internal Revenue Service, IRS, IT, ITC, Nancy Kingsbury, PII, privacy, tax policy, tax season, taxes