CIO Briefing

U.S. Must Keep Artificial Intelligence Edge to Keep Security Threats in Check, Lawmakers Say

Rep. Will Hurd, R-Texas

Without heavy investment in AI research, the government risks national security and economic implications, according to a congressional report.

  • By Jack Corrigan

Commerce Department Seeks Comments on Outcome-Based Privacy Protections

The government wants to focus on what consumers should broadly expect from companies, not the methods for getting there.

  • By Joseph Marks

GSA Picks Second Agency to Get Centers of Excellence Support

The next agency will focus on IT and modernization for business processes and accounting.

  • By Aaron Boyd

GSA Wants Feedback on Restructuring Its Cloud Offerings

The proposed changes add up to more than just a new name.

  • By Aaron Boyd
Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats

Cyber Spies Don’t Have to Worry About Robots Taking Their Jobs, Intel Chief Says

The intelligence community will still need human analysts even as when machine learning does more, Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats told students.

  • By Joseph Marks

White House Unveils Plan to Dominate Quantum Technology

Agency leaders also announced hundreds of millions of dollars in research investments.

  • By Jack Corrigan

Pentagon Extends JEDI Deadline Again—With a Catch

The department is requiring bidders to deliver their proposals in person.

  • By Heather Kuldell

Slack Has Made Its Biggest Acquisition to Date

Slack is finally invading email.

  • By Simone Stolzoff, Quartz
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Watchdog: IRS Declined to Patch Known Weakness Ahead of Tax Day Crash

An inspector general report says the agency opted not to go with an untested patch based on a contractor’s recommendation.

  • By Aaron Boyd

Lawmakers Weigh in on the White House Cyber Policy

Plus hackers attempt to crack into Senate staff’s personal email.

  • By Joseph Marks and Jack Corrigan
Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif. Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif.

Senators Are Asking Whether Artificial intelligence Could Violate U.S. Civil Rights Laws

The lawmakers want answers from agencies.

  • By Dave Gershgorn, Quartz

Survey: Cyber Pros Leave Government For More Than Just Money

Other factors like leadership and mission play a factor too, according to a new survey.

  • By Aaron Boyd

DHS Needs to Define Network Disruptions Before It Can Fight Them

Agencies have different definition of what an outage is and that matters.

  • By Jack Corrigan

How to Nail the Q&A Portion of Your Presentation

There are a few key things you can do.

  • By Tim Calkins, Quartz

Romanian Woman Pleads Guilty to Hacking DC Cameras Ahead of Trump Inauguration

A second alleged conspirator is currently in a Romanian prison awaiting extradition.

  • By Aaron Boyd

Survey: Citizens Favor a More Digital Government

Most of the citizens polled thought digital services are as important or more important than traditional service delivery.

  • By Frank Konkel
National Security Adviser John Bolton National Security Adviser John Bolton

U.S. To Go on Offense in Cyberspace, Bolton Says

The strategy comes shortly after a directive that reduced interagency checks before a U.S. cyber strike.

  • By Joseph Marks

DHS Needs More Data to Help Stop Bioterrorism

The agency is looking for nationwide information on medical interventions, food safety, wildlife health, travel itineraries and other health-related topics.

  • By Jack Corrigan

Pentagon’s Updated Cyber Strategy Focuses on ‘Assertively Defending’ U.S. Interests

The new strategy directs the department to deter cyber threats and cultivate its cyber talent.

  • By Aaron Boyd

Navy Opens Bids on Major IT Hardware Contract That Includes As-A-Service Options

Companion solicitation to manage all that IT is expected to drop in the next 30 days.

  • By Aaron Boyd