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Navigating the hidden False Claims Act trap in CMMC self-attestation
Navigating the hidden False Claims Act trap in CMMC self-attestation
Dylan Berger, a digital content consultant for CBIZ Pivot Point Security, explains how vendors can reduce risk and maintain confidence in compliance efforts.
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Preparing for the FBI’s 2027 CJIS Security Policy deadline starts now
Preparing for the FBI’s 2027 CJIS Security Policy deadline starts now
Cyber threats, alongside the tech needed to address them, will continue to evolve — as will the CJIS Security Policy.
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Navy reorganizes public works team to speed up repairs
Navy reorganizes public works team to speed up repairs
"This move is all about giving our base commanders the tools and authority they need to get the job done,” Vice Adm. Scott Gray said.
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OPM gives agencies authority to give bonuses up to $25,000
OPM gives agencies authority to give bonuses up to $25,000
OPM says it’s removing the hurdle as a way to help agencies distinguish high levels of performance.
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Air traffic control calamity disrupting hundreds of US flights spotlights the aging system
Air traffic control calamity disrupting hundreds of US flights spotlights the aging system
The same Philadelphia facility that had the radar outages in the spring of 2025 lost both its primary and backup data lines at the same time on Monday.
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The government is looking for ways to take friction out of the acquisition system without losing accountability
The government is looking for ways to take friction out of the acquisition system without losing accountability
"They're building some flexibility in, at the same time, they're trying to say we're going to stay commercial," said Emily Murphy.
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As AI takes on more routine tasks, the value of human judgment may actually increase
As AI takes on more routine tasks, the value of human judgment may actually increase
"Customer support has really evolved into meeting the customer where they want to be," said Kevin McCreight.
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SDA pushes for two more launches by end of year, aims to complete Tranche 1 by 2027
SDA pushes for two more launches by end of year, aims to complete Tranche 1 by 2027
“We have six more launches in Tranche 1, and we start on the Tranche 2 campaign. We're starting to get pretty close to both of those,” GP Sandhoo said.
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OPM wants more feedback on proposed federal firing overhauls
OPM wants more feedback on proposed federal firing overhauls
After new data and one organization's findings, OPM is looking for additional feedback on its planned changes to federal employee adverse action processes.
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Winning the contract is only step one. Financial strategy seals the deal.
Winning the contract is only step one. Financial strategy seals the deal.
Preparation begins with understanding whether the organization can support rapid growth before opportunity arrives.
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If bipartisan support were enough to pass legislation, Congress would be heading home with a shorter to-do list
If bipartisan support were enough to pass legislation, Congress would be heading home with a shorter to-do list
"Everybody is kind of walking on eggshells right now because they don't really know exactly what's going to happen after the midterms," said Mitchell Miller.
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Military investigators are encountering a growing number of cases involving drones
Military investigators are encountering a growing number of cases involving drones
"We need to develop the technical expertise, tools and partnerships now, rather than waiting for those technologies to become commonplace," said Brian Sharman.
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No Mulligans Allowed: Federal retirement choices you can’t do over
No Mulligans Allowed: Federal retirement choices you can’t do over
On this episode, Neil Cain walks through federal retirement decisions that can be difficult of impossible to undo once you've made them.
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The Navy is taking a fresh look at how everyday life affects readiness
The Navy is taking a fresh look at how everyday life affects readiness
"I think that's the number one metric, is people choosing to go to galley when they have other options," said Capt. Tate Metlen.
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House lawmakers eye a makeover for the AbilityOne program
House lawmakers eye a makeover for the AbilityOne program
The bill would be the first major update to AbilityOne in nearly 50 years.
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Network isolation: Why CI Fortify’s new guidance presents both risks and opportunities for federal agencies and contractors
Network isolation: Why CI Fortify’s new guidance presents both risks and opportunities for federal agencies and contractors
The ability to and capacity for CI operators to meaningfully isolate critical systems can be decisive, allowing IT teams to cut off attacker's actions.
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How should government measure the value of the property it owns?
How should government measure the value of the property it owns?
"What was discovered three years ago, four years ago on initial analysis was the utilization of the Forrestal building was extremely low," said David Winstead.
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Senators from both parties voice criticism about Pentagon briefing on US defense strategy
Senators from both parties voice criticism about Pentagon briefing on US defense strategy
Colby, who has supporters and detractors on Capitol Hill, was expected to provide a required briefing on the National Defense Strategy.
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Artificial intelligence is making it easier to create fake identities and harder for agencies to tell who’s real
Artificial intelligence is making it easier to create fake identities and harder for agencies to tell who’s real
"We're really in fraud 4.0, that is an AI era where AI is underpinning a lot of the fraudulent based attacks that are happening today," said Jordan Burris.
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Hiring Up, Headcount Down: Is the federal workforce rebound real or repair?
Hiring Up, Headcount Down: Is the federal workforce rebound real or repair?
Is the federal workforce recovering, reinventing itself—or just trying to staunch the bleeding?
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Military releases new details on testosterone screening for men
Military releases new details on testosterone screening for men
Troops who work in aeromedical, dive, submarine and nuclear fields may be disqualified for duty if diagnosed with testosterone deficiency, the guidance warns.
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Political appointee turnover at unprecedented levels under Trump administration
Political appointee turnover at unprecedented levels under Trump administration
Nearly half of Trump appointees who have separated from government served less than one year, and about 25% served under six months, new research shows.
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When military information and financial incentives meet, a forecasting tool can become something else entirely
When military information and financial incentives meet, a forecasting tool can become something else entirely
"Not only could they use that information that they've gained to make a bet on a future event, they may actually shape future events," said Virginia Burger.
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DLA finishes global logistics system rollout after years-long deployment across 24 sites
DLA finishes global logistics system rollout after years-long deployment across 24 sites
DLA Distribution now has a modern technology platform to help manage $140 billion in military warehouse inventory.
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Democrats warn OPM’s health data collection plan goes too far
Democrats warn OPM’s health data collection plan goes too far
Democrats doubled down on concerns that the administration’s plan to collect detailed federal employee health data poses security risks and legal questions.
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Air Force plans to rehire after cutting below ‘established requirements’
Air Force plans to rehire after cutting below ‘established requirements’
Nearly 20% of civilian positions were eliminated for fiscal 2026 as part of “comprehensive data hygiene and manpower validation efforts,” the services said.
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Report finds DHS whistleblower retaliation complaints have spiked
Report finds DHS whistleblower retaliation complaints have spiked
GAO also found DHS whistleblowers face lengthy investigations into retaliation complaints and delays in taking action on substantiated cases.
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