The Navy’s Approach to Developing Cloud Requirements
The Defense Department has been slower than most government agencies to adopt cloud services. Addressing security concerns in the cloud took some time, but that wasn’t the only holdup.
The Defense Department has been slower than most government agencies to adopt cloud services. Addressing security concerns in the cloud took some time, but that wasn’t the only holdup.
Under FITARA, the visibility and intelligence that CIOs are expected to have about their agencies’ IT domains will also inform their CISOs about where critical assets exist that require better defenses and where vulnerabilities exist that require remediation.
The first step to starting your cloud journey is to ask three questions: Why do we want to move to the cloud? What functions do we want to move? How do we make the change?
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It seems everyone in government is talking about cloud computing. But even so, it can still be a difficult path to navigate alone.
Earlier this month, GSA launched a third line of business to house its digital startup, 18F, and emerging tech initiatives. We sat down with the new commissioner of GSA’s Technology Transformation Service to get more details on the new entity and what it means for potential government customers.
Today, citizens have come to expect fast, efficient and accessible services from government agencies. But to be successful, agencies must ensure that their digital strategies increase user engagement and address opportunities to save money. Managed cloud platforms and open source software are enabling agencies to do both.
Budgets aren’t getting any bigger, but agencies must find creative ways to stretch their dollars and improve services to internal and external customers. Joe Paiva, Chief Information Officer at the International Trade Administration (ITA), knows this reality all too well.
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GovLoop spoke with Mahan about her new role, cloud computing issues she’s seeing across government and how she is helping agencies navigate those challenges.