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VA First Federal Agency to Submit OSCAL System Security Plan Ahead of White House Deadline
As a leader in Federal Cybersecurity, VA is paving the way with Open Security Assessment Language and automated risk management. Let’s look at insights other agencies can take away.

Published On: December 3rd, 2024 | 9.1 min read |

Nov. 27, 2023

Milestone Moment: VA Health and Benefits Mobile App Approaching Two Million Downloads
VA Health and Benefits mobile app is approaching two million user downloads. This marks a celebratory moment and reminder of VA's commitment to providing Veterans user-friendly, all-in-one access to essential services and support.
Nov. 14, 2023

VA Partners Commemorate International Fraud Awareness Week; United in Mission to Serve, Support, and Protect Veterans
Veterans are prime targets for fraudsters, online scammers, and con artists. This International Fraud Awareness Week, protect your benefits and sensitive data with the latest fraud prevention resources.
Oct. 18, 2023

VA Health and Benefits Mobile App Instructional Videos Available
VA has released instructional videos for several top features of its VA Health and Benefits mobile app, which is already being used by millions of Veterans.

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Aug. 25, 2022

VA Sets Ethics Standards for Protecting Veteran Data
On July 7, 2022, The Federal Register codified VA’s Principle-Based Ethics Framework for Access and Use of Veteran Data. This ruling conveys VA’s clear expectations on how VA staff, partners, stakeholders, and Veterans access, use, and share Veteran data.
Aug. 9, 2022

Digital Awareness for Parents
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July 28, 2022

How Telehealth and Accessibly Designed Digital Products Help to Keep One Veteran Paralympic Strong
What does the Paralympics and the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Information and Technology (OIT) have in common? Dan Cnossen. Learn more about how Dan uses OIT’s accessible products to reach his fitness goals.
June 29, 2022

FCW 100 Award Honors VA Program Manager for Outstanding Public Service
IT Program Manager Angela Gant-Curtis was named on the FCW 100 list for her distinguished work in Federal IT and unparalleled dedication to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
May 24, 2022

Before You Hit ‘Send’, Consider these Email Accessibility Tips
We can’t avoid sending and receiving emails, but we can avoid making those emails inaccessible for those with visual or auditory impairments. Learn about how you can compose emails that ensure equal access for everyone, by incorporating accessible design features into your emails.
May 23, 2022

NCA Infrastructure Modernization Series: Data Network Circuits – Gaining Momentum!
NCA transitions to fiber optic network cables, by upgrading T1 cables to Metro-Ethernet, to provide outstanding customer service, memorial benefits, and better serve Veterans and their loved ones at NCA’s cemeteries and offices.