Ideas
Are UFOs Real? Government Continues to Investigate
Although the task force studied UFO sightings that occurred between 2004 and 2021, most happened over the past two years.
Digital Government
OMB Offers New Guidance For Implementing First Part of Evidence Act
The office repeatedly urged agencies to focus on results, not compliance, as they craft their plans.
Emerging Tech
FAA Moves to Further America’s Cellular-Connected Drone Operations
The agency signed a three-year agreement with Verizon’s Skyward.
Cybersecurity
CISA Starts Cataloging Bad Practices in Cybersecurity
The agency plans to keep updating the narrow list based on feedback from cybersecurity professionals.
Emerging Tech
Watchdog: 10 Government Agencies Deployed Clearview AI Facial Recognition Tech
A Government Accountability Office report details how agencies used different versions of the biometric technology during the pandemic and protests.
Cybersecurity
White House Plans to Attribute the Microsoft Exchange Hack Soon
Microsoft has already attributed the broad-scale compromise of its on-premises mail servers to Chinese nation-state actors.
Artificial Intelligence
DARPA Wants AI That Can Learn From Others’ Experiences
The advanced research agency is putting up $1 million per project to overcome challenges associated with AI systems learning from each other.
Ideas
Researchers: Users Shouldn't Be on the Hook for Data Security
In reality, we have almost no power over our data and who uses it for what, according to the study.
Ideas
Ransomware, Data Breach, Cyberattack: What Do They Have to Do with Your Personal Information, and How Worried Should You Be?
Even if your data has not been exposed yet, why not take the time now to protect yourself?
Artificial Intelligence
Experts Assess the Unexplained in Government’s Recent UFO Report
Officials briefed Nextgov on notable inclusions—and what might come next.
Cybersecurity
Lawmaker, Tech Companies Clash on Software Transparency Requirements
The National Institute of Standards and Technology has defined "critical software" in accordance with an executive order to institute procurement standards federal agencies must follow.
Ideas
Leveraging Encryption Keys to Better Secure the Federal Cloud
In the same way we use a key to lock valuable assets in a safe deposit box, agencies can lock up encryption keys.
Cybersecurity
DOD Offering Defense Industrial Base a ‘Krystal Ball’ Into Adversary Insights
A pilot program is being run out of the Defense Department’s Cyber Crime Center, which is a key part of a strategy to secure the defense industrial base as the scope and severity of cyberattacks increase.
Digital Government
Pentagon May Be Underestimating IT Investment Risks, GAO Says
The Government Accountability Office evaluated 10 programs at a higher risk level than what was reported by DOD, according to a new report.
Ideas
Why Connected-Device Security Is Key to Expanding DOD 5G Adoption
More connected internet-of-things devices, sensors and endpoints mean an expanded attack surface.
Cybersecurity
Key Lawmaker Calls on Pentagon Leadership to Act on Cyber Certification Program
Members of the House Small Business Committee heard complaints of poor communication and coordination from the department on implementation of a controversial third-party auditing process.
Artificial Intelligence
Pentagon Cyber Official: Digital Authoritarianism is a National Security Threat
Mieke Eoyang, deputy assistant defense secretary for cyber policy, said digital authoritarianism is one of the Pentagon's current challenges.
Artificial Intelligence
U.S., EU Create Council to Consider and Coordinate Tech Standards
It could be a vessel to puzzle out new regulations, according to the Commerce secretary.
Digital Government
Coast Guard Starts Process of Upgrading Its Biometrics At Sea System
The BASS system enables officers to collect biometrics from detainees at sea and match that information against the Homeland Security database.
Cybersecurity