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Kate Macri

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Kate Macri is a staff writer/researcher for GovernmentCIO Media & Research, where she primarily covers the Department of Homeland Security.

Prior to joining the team in June 2020, she covered the video game industry and small businesses for Zenger News. She also covered banking and finance news for Banking Dive, a B2B media publication based in Washington D.C., and reported logistics, supply chain and shipping news for Supply Chain Dive.

If she isn't boxing or walking her boxer, you can find Kate with her nose in a Stephen King novel, slaying monsters in the world of Final Fantasy or waiting for a blue public call box to land in her front yard.

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Federal Security Trends in 2021 Include CMMC, TIC 3.0, Supply Chain Security
Federal Cybersecurity
Status of CMMC, TIC 3.0, Supply Chain Security Trends in 2021
Cyber officials discussed their priorities and what federal agencies should focus on this year.

How CISA and Federal Agencies Can Lead 5G Security Efforts
Federal Cybersecurity
CISA Takes on Security Challenges with 5G
The agency provides a look at how the risks with 5G impact supply chain and uncover new vulnerabilities.

DevSecOps, RPA Drive IT Modernization Efforts at DHS
RPA
'SecDevOps' and RPA Drive IT Modernization Efforts at DHS
The pandemic accelerated various IT modernization efforts across the agency, with a heavy emphasis on security.

'Domains' Help USCIS Enhance Agile, Fast Mission Delivery
DevOps
'Domains' Help USCIS Enhance Agile, Fast Mission Delivery
The agency's tech leads saw operational efficiencies in a reorganized IT infrastructure that is adaptable to change.

How Federal Agencies Chose Cloud-Based Collaboration Tools For Telework
Federal Cybersecurity
Agencies Open Up About Cloud-Based Telework Tools, Challenges
With all the options out there, the federal government ran into unique interoperability and security issues with communication software.

Public Health Experts Say Data Access is Key to Addressing Future Health Crises
Data management
Data Access is Key to Addressing Future Health Crises
Public health officials learned a lot from the pandemic, like how to pivot and upscale health IT and improve future interoperability.

Customized Cloud Environments Require New Security Approaches, Federal IT Leaders Say
Federal Cybersecurity
Customized Cloud Environments Require New Security Approaches
Agencies can approach security in hybrid cloud environments, including SaaS and IaaC.

Tips From USCIS for Smooth Cloud Migration
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Tips From USCIS for Smooth Cloud Migration
The agency's multi-cloud environment is presenting lessons around security and application migration.

ICE, USCIS Lead DHS with Data Management
advanced data analytics
These Two Agencies are Leading Data Management Innovation at DHS
ICE and USCIS have advanced their data strategies with automation over the past year.

ICT Supply Chain Security Requires Knowledge and Discipline, Federal Leaders Say
Federal Cybersecurity
Beating the Knowledge Gap in ICT Supply Chain Risk
Officials from CISA, GSA and NIST say information sharing will be key to managing security risks in the supply chain.

House Republicans Call for More Congressional Oversight of IT Modernization, Cybersecurity After SolarWinds Hack
Federal Cybersecurity
Congress Highlights Agencies' 2020 Cyber Struggles and Need for Reform
House Republicans are calling for more congressional oversight of IT modernization and cybersecurity.

SolarWinds Provides Update on Major Hack; CISA Announces New Venture to Combat Software Supply Chain Risk
Federal Cybersecurity
SolarWinds Provides Update on Major Hack Amid New CISA Venture
CISA aims to prevent major supply chain security incidents like the SolarWinds breach from happening again.

Security Concerns with Emerging Tech Top of Mind for Federal Agencies
5G
Agencies Eye Top Security Concerns with Emerging Tech
Blockchain and 5G are among priorities agencies are exploring for election security and cyber risks.

DHS Chooses New CISO
CISO
DHS Has a New CISO
Kenneth Bible comes from the Marine Corps, where he served as deputy CIO.

CISA's New TIC 3.0 Guidance Grounded in Zero Trust, CDM Principles
Federal Cybersecurity
New TIC 3.0 Guidance Grounded in Zero Trust, CDM
CISA is creating a cohesive cybersecurity approach for federal agencies.

GSA's RPA Success Story Provides a Template for Widespread Agency Adoption
General Services Administration
GSA's RPA Success Story Provides a Template for Widespread Agency Adoption
RPA fundamentally changed how employees work at the agency by freeing up time spent on manual tasks.

Academics Stepped in To Highlight Ag Supply Chain Risks During Pandemic
Department of Homeland Security
Academics Highlight Food Supply Chain Risks During Pandemic
A uniquely positioned DHS S&T Center of Excellence contributed to the COVID-19 response this year.

NIST Recommends Zero Trust Approach to Cloud Security
Federal Cybersecurity
NIST Recommends Zero Trust Approach to Cloud Security
Continuous monitoring of assets on a cloud server amplify security and privacy.

How Sampling Honey Helps DHS Encourage Legal Trade
DHS S&T Centers of Excellence series
How Sampling Honey Helps DHS Encourage Legal Trade
A research institute is working with the agency to innovate detection and monitoring capabilities around contraband and other illegal imports.

DHS Data Strategy Gravitates Toward Interoperability, Data Quality Assurance
data governance
DHS Looks to Interoperability, Quality in Data Strategy
DHS and ICE are standardizing best practices in how they are approaching data policies and use.

Zero Trust's Role in TIC 3.0 Strategies
Federal Cybersecurity
Zero Trust's Role in TIC 3.0 Strategies
The two security methods can enhance overall cybersecurity protocols.

CISA, GAO Remind Federal Agencies to Amplify ICT Supply Chain Security After SolarWinds Hack
Federal Cybersecurity
What Government Can Learn About Supply Chain Security From SolarWinds Breach
Leaders look to newer focuses in securing their ICT supply chains.

Inside One DHS Office's Journey to Electronic Records Management
Department of Homeland Security
Inside One DHS Office's Journey to Electronic Records Management
The Office of Intelligence and Analysis has a mix of short-term and long-term goals to achieve electronic records readiness.

CISA Officials Say CDM Dashboards Need Good Quality Data to Deliver Results
Department of Homeland Security
CISA Officials Open Up About CDM Dashboard Successes
Good data and good relationships with cloud service providers can ensure maximum use of CDM dashboards.

Federal Agencies Shouldn't Fear Tweaking Their CDM Dashboards, IT Leaders Say
USCIS
Don't Fear Tweaking CDM Dashboards, Federal IT Leaders Say
The dashboards are only as good as the data quality and input.

IT Leaders Share Their DevSecOps Secrets For A Successful IT Strategy
USCIS
DevSecOps Secrets For a Successful IT Strategy
DHS, the Air Force and the VA discussed strategies for implementing DevSecOps at a GovernmentCIO Media & Research event.

DHS S&T's Newest Center of Excellence Aims to Fill the Domestic Terrorism Research Gap
DHS Centers of Excellence Series
Filling the Domestic Terrorism Research Gap at DHS
A new center of excellence is employing emerging technologies to address domestic terrorism trends in the U.S.

How DHS Executives Weather the Pandemic and Concurring IT Challenges
Department of Homeland Security
How DHS Executives Weather the Pandemic and Concurring IT Challenges
Automation, Agile and DevOps could be the blueprints for IT modernization.

The Coronavirus Pandemic Highlighted Bad Management Practices in ICT Supply Chains, CISA Says
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
How the Pandemic Affected IT Supply Chain
A new report lists the biggest weaknesses in the ICT supply chain and what private and federal IT leaders can do to eliminate them.

CINA Center of Excellence Helps DHS Catch Cybercriminals
Department of Homeland Security
DHS Partnership Fights Cyber Crime With Innovative Digital Tools
The organization is working on digital forensic technologies to support cybersecurity.

DHS Invests $2M in Cybersecurity Institute Network to Trim Cyber Workforce Shortage
Department of Homeland Security
DHS Tackles Cybersecurity Workforce Shortage With New Training Centers
CISA and a DHS S&T Center of Excellence will develop a nationwide network of cyber institutes for budding cyber professionals.

How Emerging Technologies Impact Supply Chain Security
Department of Homeland Security
How Emerging Technologies Impact Supply Chain Security
Strong supplier relationships and accurate data will make or break supply chains as federal agencies modernize their IT.

Why Federal Agencies Turn to DevSecOps to Improve the ATO Process
Department of Homeland Security
Why Federal Agencies Turn to DevSecOps to Improve the ATO Process
Leaders discuss execution of cybersecurity is just as important as modernized systems.

DHS Exploring AI, Blockchain, RPA in Procurement Innovation Lab
Department of Homeland Security
DHS Procurement Innovation Lab Chief: 'We Succeed or Fail Together'
The agency is exploring the benefits of technologies like AI, blockchain and RPA in federal procurement.

How Federal Agencies Use AI in Procurement
Department of Homeland Security
How Federal Agencies Are Using AI in Procurement
DHS and the IRS use the technology to streamline IT operations.

How Academics Lead R&D Efforts for DHS Tech and IT Solutions
Department of Homeland Security
How Academics Lead Research Efforts for Homeland Security Needs
The Department of Homeland Security Science & Technology Directorate's centers of excellence are supporting forward-leaning issues through technology innovation.

Data Standardization Key to CDM Program's Success, Say Federal IT Leaders
Department of Homeland Security
CDM Program's Success Relies on Data Standardization
Using more automation can help federal agencies improve quality of data.

Cyberspace Solarium Commission Calls for a Cohesive IT Supply Chain Vision
Department of Homeland Security
Cyberspace Solarium Commission Calls for Cohesive IT Supply Chain
DHS will be a key leader for IT supply chain security efforts, according to a new report.

How AI Could Help Federal Agencies With Their Zero Trust Strategies
Department of Homeland Security
How AI Could Help Federal Agencies With Their Zero Trust Strategies
DHS Deputy CTO Brian Campo said zero trust is all about how you control your data.

DHS, Health Agencies Discuss The Critical Role of Cybersecurity During Pandemic
Department of Homeland Security
Cybersecurity's Critical Role During the Pandemic
The last thing federal agencies, especially health agencies, should do is allow their cyber vigilance to slip.

CBP's New Biometrics Website Helps Increase Transparency Around Facial Recognition Technology
CBP
CBP is Doubling Down on Biometrics Transparency
Through a new website, the agency aims to educate and update travelers on how it uses the NIST-approved facial-recognition technology.

IT Supply Chain Security: The New Layer to Cybersecurity Every Federal Agency Should Think About
Federal Cybersecurity
Every Federal Agency Should Think About Securing the Supply Chain
Cybersecurity basics and risk management are key elements of IT supply chain security.

DevOps Helped USCIS, FTA Pivot to Remote Work At The Beginning of The Pandemic
USCIS
DevOps Helped These Agencies Pivot to Remote Work Since the Pandemic
Described as a forward-leaning agency, digital transformation at the agencies ultimately came down to culture.

Rep. Burgess Hopes Digital Health Modernization Will Create a More Patient-Centric Healthcare System
digital health modernization
Digital Health Modernization Will Create More Patient-Centric Health Care
Rep. Michael Burgess' own health care focuses have shifted in light of the pandemic.

How DHS Modified Mass Spec Tech for DARPA to Detect Bombs, Chemical and Biological Weapons
Department of Homeland Security
How DHS Modified Explosive Threat Detection Tech for DARPA
Local municipalities can better detect precursor chemicals from homemade bombs before they detonate.

DHS Has New Tricks for Stealing Top Tech Talent Away From Silicon Valley
Department of Homeland Security
DHS Eyeing Top Tech Talent From Silicon Valley
Federal agencies can't compete with the private sector when it comes to salary. But there are other ways to appeal to IT professionals.

DHS Advises Federal Agencies on How to Create User-Friendly Interfaces Through DevOps
Department of Homeland Security
DHS Creates User-Friendly Interfaces Through DevOps
One of the biggest barriers to successful DevOps and Agile processes is a lack of communication and organizational silos.

A TSA agent monitors the x-ray machine in the security line at BWI airport
Artificial Intelligence
TSA is Modernizing Security Screening For Less Contact
Artificial intelligence, facial recognition and machine learning could streamline and accelerate technology amid the pandemic.

Two Major DHS IT Acquisitions Are On Track, GAO Says
Department of Homeland Security
Two Major DHS IT Acquisitions Are On Track, GAO Says
A new report provides an update on two major IT modernization efforts at DHS.

Congress Commends VA Telehealth, EHR Deployment
Veterans Affairs
House Veterans Committee Leads are Backing Telehealth at VA and Beyond
Veterans Affairs saw a 1,000% increase in telehealth visits since the beginning of the pandemic.

Coast Guard Joins DHA, VA in MHS GENESIS Deployment
MHS Genesis
Coast Guard Joins DHA, VA in MHS Genesis Deployment
The Coast Guard deployed the new EHR system at four pilot sites in California this month.

William Bryan at a White House Press Conference
Department of Homeland Security
DHS Research Arm Reports Job Satisfaction Boosts During Telework
The directorate's IT modernization efforts are still on schedule despite challenges amid the pandemic.

How the Pandemic Changed Federal Agencies' Cyber Priorities
Federal Cybersecurity
Federal Agencies Shift Security Priorities Amid the Pandemic
Frameworks including zero trust and edge security can vastly improve government cybersecurity.

Smithsonian Exhibits at the National Museum of African American History and Culture
DevOps
DevOps is Making Smithsonian Exhibits Pandemic-Friendly
The pandemic has changed the way federal organizations think about DevOps and adaptability.

How Information Warfare Informs Cybersecurity in the Telework Era
Federal Cybersecurity
How Information Warfare Informs Cybersecurity in the Telework Era
Federal officials advised agencies to rethink their cybersecurity strategies in terms of data and disinformation.

'The Snow Day That Never Ended': How HHS OIG and DHA Handle Cybersecurity Challenges During a Pandemic
CyberScape
How HHS OIG, DHA Handle Cybersecurity Challenges During a Pandemic
Senior federal officials urge colleagues to adopt a human-centric approach to security.

How DHS is Securing Data in the Telework Era
Department of Homeland Security
How DHS is Securing Data in the Telework Era
Zero trust is more than verifying users, it's also verifying infrastructure.

'Software Is Still Hard': How to Maximize Security While Shifting to the Cloud
data security
'Software Is Still Hard': Maximizing Security While Shifting to the Cloud
Best practices leverage agility for keeping data secure as federal agencies move away from legacy IT systems.

How the VA and DHS Reduce Cloud Spend
cloud migration
VA and DHS Are Looking to Reduce Cloud Spend
AI and automation are helping the agencies streamline their cloud strategies.

How AI Can Help Predict Public Health Trends and Shape Health Policy
Artificial Intelligence
How AI Can Help Predict Public Health Trends, Shape Health Policy
DHS and DARPA are using AI to address public health concerns.

CISA Warns Federal Agencies That Complacency Is the Death Knell of Cybersecurity
Federal Cybersecurity
Complacency is the Death Knell of Cybersecurity, CISA Warns
Resources and talent only go so far if you're not aware of which systems are most vulnerable and still clicking on phishing emails.

How Telework Made These Federal Agencies More Secure
Defense Logistics Agency
How Telework Made These Federal Agencies More Secure
Defense agencies tackled intricate cybersecurity challenges to prepare for remote work.

AI, Zero Trust Could Be the Key to Secure Telework for Government Agencies
Federal Cybersecurity
AI, Zero Trust Could Be Key to Securing Federal Telework
For many agencies, extended telework policies may require reevaluation of cyber risk posture.

Data Management Key to Seamless Operations During Pandemic, Law Enforcement Agencies Say
Department of Homeland Security
Data Management Key to Seamless Ops, Law Enforcement Agencies Say
Senior officials from DHS, DOJ and the FBI say smart data practices help them telework more efficiently.

New DHS S&T MBA Program Could Help DHS Adopt New Technologies Quicker and More Efficiently
Department of Homeland Security
MBA Program Aims for Quicker Adoption of New Tech at DHS
George Washington University's program will focus on transitioning security technology prototypes to usable products.

How the Science & Technology Directorate Helped Spearhead the DHS Coronavirus Response
Science & Technology Directorate
How DHS' Research Arm Helped Spearhead Coronavirus Response
The Science and Technology Directorate continues to explore new ways to alleviate the pandemic.

FEMA Explores Automation, Artificial Intelligence to Update Flood Risk Maps
Artificial Intelligence
FEMA Explores Automation, AI to Update Flood Risk Maps
As weather patterns change rapidly, the federal agency looks to update data for its flood analysis more quickly and efficiently.

DHS' New Automated Mobile App Vetting Process Could Save Federal Agencies Thousands of Dollars
Federal Cybersecurity
DHS Automated Vetting Process for Mobile Apps Could Cut Costs
The Science & Technology Directorate sees improvements for quickly approving mobile apps for government use.

Protecting Data "On The Edge" Is The Next Step for Federal Cybersecurity
Department of Homeland Security
Protecting Data 'On The Edge' Next Step for Federal Cybersecurity
As agencies increase connectivity capabilities, they also increase their cyber risk.

Strengthening CISA Can Secure Vaccine Research, Experts Say
Cybersecurity Solarium Commission
Strengthening CISA Can Secure Vaccine Research, Experts Say
Following major cyber incidents, cybersecurity experts push for CISA support and a National Cyber Director.

Cybersecurity a 'Team Effort': Why It's No Longer Just the CIO's Problem
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Why Cybersecurity is no Longer Just the CIO's Problem
As government agencies go digital, increased cyber risks require a holistic approach.

National Cyber Director Would be a 'Quarterback' For Cybersecurity Efforts
Department of Homeland Security
National Cyber Director Would be a 'Quarterback' For Cybersecurity Efforts
Congressional representatives say the position would be the best way for the U.S. to prevent and address cyber incidents efficiently.

'DevOps Is Security': What Federal Agencies Should Do to Ramp Up Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
'DevOps Is Security': What Federal Agencies Can Do to Boost Cybersecurity
CISA and NSA provide guidance for how federal agencies can address critical vulnerabilities in their networks.

Hybrid Cloud Has Mission Promise for CBP
CBP
Hybrid Cloud Has Mission Promise for CBP
CBP is using an integrated cloud approach in support of the national security mission across its agencies.

Federal Agencies Must Connect Mission to IT Strategy to Improve Modernization Outcomes
IT modernization
Agencies Must Connect Mission to IT Strategy to Improve Modernization
GSA officials explained how mission-driven IT allows federal agencies to pivot more quickly during times of crisis.

CISA Advises on Cybersecurity Strategies During the Pandemic
CISA
CISA Advises on Cybersecurity Strategies During the Pandemic
With phishing and the upcoming election, securing infrastructure remains a top necessity that initiatives like TIC 3.0 will advance.

How the VA’s Approach to Human-Centered Design Improved Veterans' Experience
Virtual Event: FedLab HCD 2020
How the VA’s Approach to Human-Centered Design Improved Veterans’ Experience
The agency saw substantial improvements in how it applies technology to better service veterans.
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