Russia-backed disinfo groups target Harris-Walz campaign, Microsoft says
Russia-backed disinfo groups target Harris-Walz campaign, Microsoft says
Cybersecurity
FCC opens applications for $200 million cyber pilot program
The agency has taken numerous steps to enhance U.S. networks’ cyber posture.
Cybersecurity
CISA issues guide to help federal agencies set cybersecurity priorities
The guidance comes as federal civilian agencies are closing in on zero trust deadlines looming at the end of the current fiscal year.
Digital Government
TSA proposes softer rollout of Real ID enforcement
Federal agencies would have the option to gradually require the secure documents after May 7, in part to avoid chaos at state DMVs when the deadline approaches.
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Senate Dems ask OMB for more regulations, support to mitigate algorithm bias
Sens. Ed Markey and Chuck Schumer are seeking updated guidance and organizational structures to prevent artificial intelligence from discrimination.
People
Harris touts skills-based hiring for feds on the campaign trail
The move to skills-based hiring for federal government jobs has been ongoing under the Trump and Biden administrations.
Cybersecurity
US levies more sanctions on members of global spyware vendor nexus
The measures add to ongoing sanctions intended to curb the deployment of abusive spyware technologies, often financed by private entities.
Cybersecurity
RT is now a main unit of Russian intelligence apparatus, US and allies say
A Kremlin cyber operations unit has been embedded in RT since last year and has gone to global lengths to spread Russian propaganda, said Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Artificial Intelligence
White House leads public-private commitment to curb AI-based sexually abusive material
Leading private sector companies signed voluntary agreements with the White House to train and monitor their AI models to avoid such misuse.
Modernization
Lawmakers mull a fraud-focused scorecard for oversight
Agency watchdogs warned lawmakers that their centralized fraud analytics capacity could end next year without congressional action.
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House China hawks look to curb Transportation Department’s LiDAR purchases
Cybersecurity experts say foreign adversaries’ LiDAR can open backdoors into military systems and other sensitive equipment.
Cybersecurity
Chinese-made cargo equipment enables cyber, espionage risks in US ports, congressional probe finds
China’s embassy in D.C. denied the findings and accused the U.S. of exacerbating supply chain security risks.
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So you want to build a quantum computer?
Researchers at Argonne National Lab are leaning on multiple scientific disciplines to unlock the necessary components of a successful quantum computer.
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Why digital identity should be a priority for the next president
MITRE called for greater attention to identity issues after a series of workshops held with stakeholders about the importance of White House leadership.
People
Lawmakers file discharge petition to repeal controversial tax rule affecting federal retirees
The Social Security Fairness Act has broad bipartisan support both in Congress and among federal employee unions.
Modernization
Inside the IRS push for digital transformation
IRS employees at an Austin, Texas processing center must still sort through heaps of paper documents. But digitization tools are being powered on to help.
Cybersecurity
Applications are open for IoT device cyber certifiers
The program seeks to help consumers make more informed buying decisions about everyday technology products that can be prone to attempted hacks.
Modernization
VA needs stricter oversight for EHR deployment, top Republican says
Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Mont., who chairs the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, said he appreciated VA’s engagement with Congress “about establishing some metrics that Oracle has to abide by in order to keep this moving forward.”
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IRS will stick with legacy processing system for the upcoming tax season
The IRS is waiting to switch away from the old Individual Master File “out of an abundance of caution,” despite hopes to potentially convert to the new one this year, IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel told Nextgov/FCW.
