GAO: OPM IT Security Still at Risk
According to a new GAO report, OPM has made progress in improving its information security but still has more work to do.
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Trump Issues Executive Order to Bolster Agency Cybersecurity Procedures
President Trump has issued an executive order that will hold heads of federal agencies accountable for implementing IT risk management procedures.
Executive Order Aims to Modernize Government IT
President Trump signed an executive order calling for the establishment of a new committee to modernize IT systems in federal agencies.
Leaking Information, Federal Employees and Political Ideology
An investigation into leaking intelligence information surrounding the resignation of national security adviser Michael Flynn has been requested by two House Committees. This begs the question, should federal employees work to oppose President Trump?
OPM Touts Its Accomplishments During the Obama Administration
OPM released its exit report last week in which it highlighted accomplishments the agency made over the last eight years.
Lawmakers Concerned About Confusion Over OPM’s Switch to a New ID Protection Company
Lawmakers are concerned that OPM’s announcement that some federal employees will have to re-enroll with another service provider to continue to receive identity theft protection services is going to create confusion.
Some Federal Employees Must Re-Enroll in Identity Protection Program
The theft of personal data of current and retired federal employees continues to impact those who were affected. A number of people will be required to re-enroll in the program to receive monitoring services. Here is an explanation.
House Committee Wants to Know Why OPM Hasn’t Implemented GAO’s Recommendations
A House Committee wants to know why OPM has failed to implement a number of recommendations made by the Government Accountability Office intended to strengthen OPM’s information security systems.
New Report Details the Extent of Damage Done by OPM Data Breaches
A new report from the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform explains how the security breaches of OPM’s computer networks occurred and attempts to provide answers to federal workers who may be wondering how and why their personal information was left vulnerable.
Was Your Personal Information Captured in Theft of Government Data? More Benefits Now Available
A large number of current and former federal employees and others in the federal community have been impacted by the theft of personal data from government records. Here is an update on an increase in insurance coverage and other actions that may help those impacted by these events.
