Emerging Tech
Compliance First, Penalty Second as Feds Implement Crypto Regulations
Officials within federal law enforcement described the critical role private sector communication will play in developing digital asset regulatory guidance.
Cybersecurity
Agencies Shouldn’t 'Just Trust' Software Vendors' Security Assurances, IG Warns
NIST advisors debating the merits of OMB’s policy on software vendors’ “self-attestation” to secure development practices found common ground on a need for audits and testing.
Emerging Tech
Energy Awards $39 Million for Tech to Boost Clean Energy Transition
The funding will be dispersed across 16 projects in 12 states.
Digital Government
DARPA Kicks Off Prep for $1B Contract
Work is underway on the recompete of this technical services vehicle that supports research efforts.
Digital Government
China’s Nuclear Arsenal Will Become an Existential Threat to US, Biden Administration Declares
New nuclear strategy deletes one new U.S. weapon, keeps the rest.
Ideas
Emissions From E-Waste Spiked 53% in 6 Years
Electronic devices emit a significant amount of pollution.
People
A judge has finalized the $63M OPM hack settlement. Feds now have two months to sign up for damages.
So far, more than 19,000 data breach victims are seeking payouts of up to $10,000.
Ideas
Most Americans Do Trust Scientists and Science-based Policy-Making – Freaking Out About the Minority Who Don’t Isn’t Helpful
Over three-quarters of U.S. adults say they think scientists act in the public interest.
Emerging Tech
US and Allies Developing Deal on Export Controls Targeting China’s Chip Access
The head of the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security “would put down money” on the U.S. implementing additional export controls on China’s access to advanced technologies.
Cybersecurity
CISA sets voluntary cyber performance targets for critical infrastructure
A new set of documents and resources from the agency is designed to help critical infrastructure operators manage the basics of cybersecurity.
Digital Government
A Judge Has Finalized the $63M OPM Hack Settlement. Feds Now Have Two Months to Sign Up for Damages.
So far, more than 19,000 data breach victims are seeking payouts of up to $10,000.
Emerging Tech
Lawmakers Propose to Address Space Tech in the FY 2023 NDAA
Proposed amendments to the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act spending legislation aim to address issues of space debris, technology and critical infrastructure.
Acquisition
DARPA kicks off prep for $1B contract
Work is underway on the recompete of this technical services vehicle that supports research efforts.
Digital Government
USDA pushes out funds to modernize key nutrition benefit
The Agriculture Department awarded over $50 million in grants last month for WIC modernization and outreach and is pursuing efforts to change regulations to permit online shopping in federally funded nutrition programs.
Cybersecurity
OPM's Ahuja Gets an Earful From Agencies Over Enhanced Pay for Cyber Talent
The Director of the Office of Personnel Management is navigating the intense competition among federal agencies for in-demand cybersecurity workers.
Cybersecurity
Public Entities in Nearly Every State Use Federally-Banned Foreign Tech, Report Says
A new report from Georgetown University’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology found that at least 1,681 state and local governments purchased equipment from five Chinese companies that were banned by the federal government between 2015 and 2021.
Digital Government
Senators Applaud Intelligence Leader’s Commitment to Declassification Reform
The senators are trying to focus more resources on artificial intelligence and access-control technologies for agencies to appropriately categorize documents in the digital age.
Cybersecurity
FTC's Data Security Complaint Against Drizly Sets New Leadership Responsibility
The consequences of Drizly’s lax security measures could echo past the beverage delivery company.
Digital Government
Ashton Carter, Innovative DOD Secretary, Dies at 68
As secretary of defense during the Obama administration he pushed policies to modernize how DOD buys technology as well as opening the door to women and transgender people to serve in the military more fully.
Ideas