Emerging Tech
Senator Doubles Down On Data Privacy, Sends Letter to CFPB
Sen. Ron Wyden asked the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to tighten its rules regarding data broker sales.
Emerging Tech
ACLU Calls for Halt of Homeland Security’s Use Of Facial Recognition Technology
The civil rights organization said that the biometrics technology can lead to discriminatory arrests based on race.
Emerging Tech
Space Force Moves to Speedily Buy Constellation of Free-Flying Satellites
The newest military branch is “continually looking to engage with industry to find ‘go faster’ solutions,” according to a division director.
Emerging Tech
‘Slow-Boil Crisis’: DIA Needs More Capability to Track Russian, Chinese Tech Work
It takes years to train intelligence analysts, but the Pentagon doesn’t have “that kind of time.”
Digital Government
$75K Prize Competition Announced to Help Fight Disinformation on the Internet
The Aspen Institute is willing to shell out for the best ideas to fight dis- and misinformation.
Digital Government
Experts Suggest Open Source Intelligence Has Important Role to Play in National Security
Open source intelligence is growing in importance.
Cybersecurity
OMB Guidance Heralds Automation of FISMA Reporting
The new Federal Information Security Modernization Act guidance also prioritizes security testing and doubles down on CISA’s Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program.
Emerging Tech
Amazon Web Services Announces Second ‘Top Secret’ Cloud Region
The region is designed for U.S. defense, intelligence and national security agencies.
Digital Government
The Future of 5G: Not There Yet, But Getting Closer, Officials Say
There are several areas where 5G capabilities can improve, including bandwidth potential.
Cybersecurity
NSA, CISA List Expectations for Industry on Data Governance in 5G Environments
The document is the third in a four-part series of guidance that categorizes security responsibilities according to their relevance for the cloud service providers, mobile operators and users of emergent fifth-generation networks.
Emerging Tech
Report: Government Inaction on 6G Risks Ceding More Tech Ground to China
A new report makes the national security case for overseas talent and increased research and development for a 6G infrastructure.
Policy
House Science Committee Ponders Ways to Strengthen U.S. Semiconductor Industry
The United States has lost significant ground manufacturing semiconductors in recent years.
Emerging Tech
Robot With Bird Feet Can Perch and Grab
With feet and legs like a peregrine falcon, engineers have created a robot that can perch and carry objects like a bird.
Emerging Tech
House Lawmakers Look to Leverage Increased Telework Benefits in Federal Recruitment
Representatives on the House Committee on Oversight and Reform want to attract the next generation of civil servants with telework options and stronger internship programs.
Cybersecurity
DHS Redefines ‘Cybersecurity Incident’ in Directives for Surface Transportation
The new definition allows industry more flexibility to decide what should trigger reporting mandates for the sector.
Digital Government
Pentagon Moves to Prove the Feasibility of Biomanufacturing in Space
Ethics experts will support a new DARPA project that could pave the way for the Defense Department's first space-based manufacturing option.
Modernization
Building Out Digital Services Requires Balance and Customer Trust, Officials Say
Listening to users goes a long way toward building trust.
Emerging Tech
VA Revitalizes Plan For EHR System Rollout
Officials implemented new positions to help streamline and coordinate EHR system implementations following an arduous initial deployment.
Digital Government
Vaccine Mandates, Duration Throw Hurdles Into Short-Term Measure to Avoid Shutdown
Plans once again unclear with less than three days until agencies would close.
Emerging Tech