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Sherin Shibu wrote a new post, Data-Driven Decision Making: How a Hybrid Cloud Strategy Can Help, on the site GovLoop 10 hours, 47 minutes ago
This blog post was written in partnership with DataStax. To read a free report about creating a hybrid cloud strategy, head here.
Today, most agencies are dealing with a large volume and variety of data across […]
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Sherin Shibu wrote a new post, This Program Could Help Pay Off Your Student Loans, on the site GovLoop 2 days, 12 hours ago
Imagine working at the CIA for two years and then being offered the chance to apply to a private sector company like Microsoft or Mastercard. Once you get your private sector job, you’re offered up to $75,000 in s […]
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Sherin Shibu wrote a new post, The Fast Path to Hybrid Cloud for Government, on the site GovLoop 2 days, 17 hours ago
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Sherin Shibu wrote a new post, Creating User-Friendly Gov Websites Just Got Easier, on the site GovLoop 3 days, 12 hours ago
A collaborative team of government engineers, designers, and content specialists launched the second iteration of a system earlier this month to help federal agencies create better digital experiences for […]
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Sherin Shibu wrote a new post, Surveying Improved Customer Experiences in Maryland, on the site GovLoop 1 week, 1 day ago
Customer experience has become a priority of increasing relevance for agencies as they strive to meet expectations created by the private sector. What tools can agencies use to better user experience and deliver […]
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Sherin Shibu wrote a new post, Diversity is the Theme of This Year’s FEW Conference. Here’s Why., on the site GovLoop 1 week, 2 days ago
As organizations prioritize diversity and inclusion, they often see corresponding improvements in company culture. The variation in thought and background that results from an emphasis on a diverse workforce […]
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Sherin Shibu wrote a new post, How the NSA Addresses Cybersecurity Challenges, on the site GovLoop 1 week, 3 days ago
The federal government faces a nearly 24/7 onslaught of cyberthreats. Cybersecurity has become a risk management contest, and the National Security Agency (NSA) must especially consider it because anything that […]
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Sherin Shibu wrote a new post, FedRAMP Lacks Mission Clarity According to Audit, on the site GovLoop 1 week, 3 days ago
A March 27 audit from GSA’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) found that the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) program lacked a way of measuring its success because its mission and g […]
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Sherin Shibu wrote a new post, Enhancing IT Access and Control for Corrections Agencies, on the site GovLoop 1 week, 3 days ago
State and local corrections departments face a delicate balancing act. On one hand, they have to give offenders and parolees access to legal, educational and training resources. On the other hand, they have to […]
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Sherin Shibu wrote a new post, OPM Releases Final Rule on CIO Hiring Authority, on the site GovLoop 1 week, 6 days ago
GovLoop’s CIO Conversations with agency Chief Information Officers (CIOs) have reinforced the notion that hiring and retaining IT talent continues to be a top concern for agencies, especially as they modernize. T […]
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Sherin Shibu wrote a new post, New Legislation Introduced to Protect Health Benefits During Shutdowns, on the site GovLoop 1 week, 6 days ago
How does health insurance work for federal workers during government shutdowns? The 35-day shutdown that started December 2018 and ended January this year underscored the precarious position of government […]
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Sherin Shibu wrote a new post, How GIS Transformed Cobb County Into a Smart Community, on the site GovLoop 2 weeks ago
Our communities face constant challenges and a plethora of technological advancements to address them. Geospatial infrastructure presents a platform for sharing and collaboration for communities to solve problems. […]
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Sherin Shibu wrote a new post, Energy Department Should Do More to Update Legacy IT Infrastructure, According to OIG Audit, on the site GovLoop 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Sometimes agencies lack the time or resources to fully phase out legacy IT systems. According to a March 27 audit from the Energy Department (DoE) Office of Inspector General (OIG), DoE was one of those […]
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Sherin Shibu wrote a new post, How to Get More Women into Local Government Management Positions, on the site GovLoop 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Women make up a mere 20 percent of Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) at local governments. Will this ever change — and if so, how? A recent webinar from the International City/County Management Association […]
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Glad there’s programs like MML’s–the more women in government, the better it will be.
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Sherin Shibu wrote a new post, GSA Modernization Plays and the CIO/CFO Collaboration at the Root of their Success, on the site GovLoop 2 weeks, 3 days ago
As agency administrators roll out efforts like Centers of Excellence (CoEs) and initiatives related to the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF), it’s critical that Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and Chief F […]
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Sherin Shibu wrote a new post, A New Season of Featured Contributors, on the site GovLoop 2 weeks, 3 days ago
We put out a call for the selected Featured Contributors for this quarter, and many applicants sprang into action. This cohort is one of our best.
Read on to meet these contributors for GovLoop who will be […]
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So excited for the new cohort!
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Sherin Shibu wrote a new post, NSF Names Winners of Career Compass Challenge, on the site GovLoop 2 weeks, 6 days ago
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has a vision for the federal workforce. In an ever-changing technological landscape, NSF wants to maintain quality work as the standard while also considering modernization; […]
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Sherin Shibu wrote a new post, Is Your Agency Prepared to Incorporate AI and AR?, on the site GovLoop 2 weeks, 6 days ago
Augmented Reality (AR) is more than just a customer-facing tool. It can also be used in the workplace to empower the federal workforce and improve the employee-customer experience. A session at IBM’s ThinkGov e […]
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Sherin Shibu wrote a new post, Addressing Gender Issues in the Federal Workforce, on the site GovLoop 2 weeks, 6 days ago
Complying with diversity and inclusion measures goes beyond merely acknowledging the importance of such initiatives; it involves each individual understanding unconscious bias and working to address it.
Many […]
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Gender diversity in the office and beyond is so important — the world will only get better as more women get into positions of power.
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Sherin Shibu wrote a new post, Does the FTC Have Authority to Enforce Cybersecurity Measures?, on the site GovLoop 3 weeks ago
In 2017, hackers accessed the personal data, including the Social Security numbers, of nearly half of the U.S. population. They stole the data from Equifax, a consumer reporting agency (CRA). The company collects […]
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It’s crazy to process the fact that nearly half of the U.S. was affected by one breach. It will be interesting to see where this conversation leads and if the FTC will get the authorities it needs.
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Hopefully incidents like this one will lead to greater regulation — people have enough anxiety about credit scores as it is!
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Thanks for sharing. The examples you shared were helpful to see the areas the OIG thinks can be improved in the FedRAMP program. It has good intentions, and hopefully after implementing the OIG’s recommendations it can be even more effective.