Cybersecurity
Trump Administration Considering Regulation as a Tool to Compel Good Cyber Behavior
Regulatory actions will join other tools, such as indictments and sanctions, in the U.S. effort to promote cyber norms.
Emerging Tech
IRS Wants Artificial Intelligence To Guard Taxpayer Data
The tax agency wants to know if the AI and machine learning are mature enough to secure its systems from cyberattacks.
Artificial Intelligence
General: Project Maven Is Just the Beginning of the Military’s Use of AI
Air Combat Command chief invites tech firms to help build next-gen tools for the Pentagon. Also says dissent "is part of being an American."
Cybersecurity
Banning Software Isn’t the Route to Cybersecurity, Nuclear Security Agency Official Says
The government should be focused on mitigating the danger any software can pose, rather than banning software from China and elsewhere, the NNSA CIO says.
Artificial Intelligence
Here’s What the White House’s AI Committee Will Focus On
The committee created two groups, one dedicated to machine learning and another for research and development priorities.
Emerging Tech
Another Shocking Delay for NASA’s Next Big Telescope
If the James Webb Space Telescope wants to get off the ground, it will need a blessing—and more money—from Congress.
Cybersecurity
Only 6 Non-Federal Groups Share Cyber Threat Info with Homeland Security
The government’s big idea to bolster the nation’s collective cyber defense isn’t attracting private-sector participants.
Modernization
GSA: Phase II Centers of Excellence Bids Will Begin in July
Officials from the General Services Administration and Agriculture Department met with industry about the next phase of IT modernization efforts.
Cybersecurity
Here’s a Handbook for Becoming a Great Agency CISO
The CIO and CISO Councils teamed up to offer a comprehensive, searchable guide to being a cybersecurity leader.
Podcasts
Critical Update: How Agencies Can Get and Keep the Best Talent
U.S. Digital Service Chief of Staff Elaine Ho joins the podcast to offer tips for recruiting and retaining tech employees.
Modernization
What DOD’s Change In Cloud Leadership Means For Multibillion-Dollar Programs
The Defense Department’s management chief Jay Gibson discusses the evolving Cloud Executive Steering Group.
Cybersecurity
Bill to Reinstate and Elevate Top Cyber Diplomat Advances from Senate Committee
The Trump administration first removed the position, then combined it with State’s internet governance chief.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Researchers Don’t Think Feds or Congress Can Protect Against Cyberattacks
Only 15 percent of cyber researchers think the U.S. can defend against a critical infrastructure cyberattack, according to a survey.
Cybersecurity
IRS’ Rush to Secure Exposed Taxpayer Data Left It Vulnerable Again
Personal information about more than 350,000 taxpayers was compromised in 2015. Three years later, it’s still not secure.
Emerging Tech
U.S. Customs Expects Face Scanning to Speed Up Security at Florida Airport
Using Homeland Security’s biometric program, one airport is increasing security while shortening lines.
Modernization
CIA Official: Cloud Is More Secure Than Old Tech, Less 'Soul-Crushing'
Is cloud more secure than traditional government data centers? The CIA seems to think so.
Cybersecurity
White House Reorganization Addresses Cyber Workforce Gap
The White House wants to build a single, unified strategy for strengthening the cybersecurity workforce at every agency across government.
Modernization
The Tech Side of Trump’s Plan to Reorganize Government
The plans would force government to get digital, as well as improve the way it provides services to citizens.
Emerging Tech
NSA ‘Systematically Moving’ All Its Data to The Cloud
The National Security Agency is all-in on cloud.
Cybersecurity