IT and Cybersecurity

This section provides resources detailing cybersecurity and information technology best practices to help federal employees keep their work secure.

TOP RECOMMENDATION:

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Securing Federal Networks⁠

(Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency) A guide promoting IT policies and best practices with the aim of keeping federal government systems secure in the face of ever-changing cybersecurity threats.

General IT and Cybersecurity Resources

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ITDashboard.gov⁠

(Office of Management and Budget) A website intended to help agencies and the public track the progress of federal information technology investments.

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Trusted Internet Connections⁠

(Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency) An initiative that consolidates cybersecurity best practices for use by government agencies and employees.

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Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity⁠

(National Institute of Standards and Technology) A comprehensive guide with frameworks for identifying, assessing, and addressing cyber risk. Helpful for employees working directly on cybersecurity for their organizations.

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Mission Support Leadership Program⁠

(Partnership for Public Service) [Non-government] A course hosted by the Partnership for Public Service for Federal Employees at the GS-12 to -14 levels seeking to develop their skills in acquisitions (Leadership Excellence for Acquisition Professionals, or LEAP), financial management, HR, IT, and more. Runs several times per year with a fee.

GAP ANALYSIS:

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the National Institute of Standards and Technology offer thorough resources on the best practices and requirements of government cybersecurity. An additional resource that may be helpful for IT is a single list or database of all the tools and platforms used across government.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion This section provides resources for promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the federal workplace and includes subsections specifically for LGBTQ+ employees, employees with disabilities, and employees who are veterans.⁠

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Government Norms This section includes information about government norms that might be new for technologists coming from the private sector. It includes information on government speak, government communications, and government ethics rules.⁠

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