Emerging Tech
GAO Offers Quantum Guidance to Federal Agencies
As the federal government continues its push for mass post-quantum cryptography transitions, the Government Accountability Office offered fact-based summary and guidance.
Emerging Tech
Pentagon Office Tracking National Security Impact of Silicon Valley Bank Collapse
The director of the Pentagon’s office tasked with connecting relevant tech companies with private capital said in an email that the office is “monitoring national security-related impacts” stemming from the prominent startup lender’s demise.
Modernization
IRS Plans to Approve Use of Login-dot-gov as Tax Day Nears
The tax agency intends to add Login this filing season—and as early as next week—as the integration is in final rounds of testing.
Emerging Tech
Army Making Progress on Implementation of Online Real Estate Tool, IG Says
The U.S. Army is on track to deploy a new online application “to identify the existing inventory of space available” at select military installations as part of a pilot program.
Emerging Tech
Innovation Thrives When Governments Embrace Next-Gen Public-Private Partnerships
By rethinking how sectors collaborate and encouraging long-term institutional relationships, communities can get the most out of technology projects, one expert said.
Emerging Tech
Pentagon Looking to Make Sure SpaceX Doesn’t Abandon Them in War
Spooked by the company’s new limits in Ukraine, military leaders are mulling new types of contracts.
Emerging Tech
NASA Asks for Public Help with the Second MarsXR Challenge
The second challenge will feature a mission storyboarding component, enabling non-programmers to participate.
Emerging Tech
NASA Quantum Detector Could Help Expand Transmission Distance
Current quantum data deteriorates after a few dozen miles, but the new technology could send more data further.
Emerging Tech
Energy Looks for Additional Ways to Prepare the Future Quantum Workforce
The Department of Energy has asked higher education to weigh in on how the agency can help prepare students to work in quantum information science.
Emerging Tech
DARPA To Launch High-Speed, No-Runway Aircraft Program
Will it be a helicopter? A seaplane? Or a whole new thing?
Cybersecurity
New National Cyber Strategy Asks 'More' from Industry and Government
The new National Cyber Security Strategy focuses on more international partnerships, enhanced baseline regulations and stronger cyberthreat policing.
Emerging Tech
A CISA Test Hack Offers Warnings for Critical Infrastructure Organizations
A CISA red team simulated a malicious cyberattack on a critical infrastructure organization to test security measures and give recommendations to other entities.
Artificial Intelligence
DOD’s Cyber Mission Depends on Skilled Workforce, Streamlined Tech, Officials Say
As the Pentagon works to implement zero trust architecture and a forthcoming national cybersecurity strategy, DOD components are moving to prioritize international partnerships, streamline tech capabilities and enhance recruitment and training initiatives to meet current needs.
Emerging Tech
America’s Scientific and Tech Leadership Hinges on Funding, Personnel
A House hearing examined the needs of the U.S.’s scientific assets amidst tensions with China and the development of a National Science and Technology Strategy.
Emerging Tech
NASA Tests Autonomous Aircraft Decision Tech in Arizona Cities
The agency is aiming to help air vehicles respond to anomalies—such as weather changes—faster, as the vehicles are used to provide essential services.
Cybersecurity
CISA Tells Agencies What to Prioritize to Meet Cybersecurity Log Mandate
The guidance document also explains how CISA and the FBI will work with agencies to investigate cybersecurity incidents.
Emerging Tech
VA Delays Health Record Go-live at Key Michigan Site
The Ann Arbor, Mich., site was set to be the first Level 1 facility to host the new Oracle Cerner health record in June.
Emerging Tech
U.S. Furthers Quantum Research with New International Partnership
The U.S. and the Netherlands are the latest countries to team up in an effort to innovate in the quantum sciences field.
Emerging Tech
DOJ Launches Disruptive Technology Strike Force
The Justice Department’s endeavor is aimed at preventing threats from adversaries using the next generation of military and national security technology against the U.S. and its allies.
Emerging Tech