Ideas
New National Cybersecurity Strategy: A Much-Needed Overhaul for Digital Ecosystems
The strategy will likely be a dramatic re-posturing, following rapid changes in the cyber landscape over the past few years.
Ideas
People Think They Should Talk Less to Be Liked, but New Research Suggests You Should Speak up in Conversations with Strangers
The common advice to let the other person talk more might backfire if you want to make a positive first impression.
Digital Government
More Than 1 in 3 Government Employees Haven’t Taken a Vacation in Last Year, Survey Says
Public sector employees cite the cost of taking time off as a key reason why they aren’t vacationing.
Digital Government
FTC Debates Whether Data Privacy Concerns Warrant Market Wide Rules
A Thursday hearing on the matter featured both industry and consumer advocate perspectives on the best regulatory approach.
Cybersecurity
Commerce revises export rules to boost U.S. standards development on critical tech
The original rule—which banned certain entities from receiving U.S. exports—endangered U.S. participation in international standards bodies where such entities are present, opponents said.
People
A cyber workforce strategy is coming from the White House, along with an implementation body to make sure it works
The Office of the National Cyber Director has a workforce plan in development that looks to address public sector and private sector gaps in the cybersecurity profession.
Digital Government
A new White House dashboard aims to help communities confront climate risks
The just-launched federal website provides a range of information around extreme weather and natural disasters.
Cybersecurity
How NSA plans to shield high-impact systems against quantum threats
The National Security Agency started the clock on a long-planned transition to quantum-resistant algorithms in key national security systems.
Policy
Commerce Revises Export Rules to Boost US Standards Development on Critical Tech
The original rule—which banned certain entities from receiving U.S. exports—endangered U.S. participation in international standards bodies where such entities are present, opponents said.
Modernization
DOD Needs to Modernize its Software Architecture for Next-Gen Warfare, Report Says
A paper published by the Center for Strategic and International Studies calls for the U.S. military to modernize legacy warfighting systems in order to prepare for future conflicts.
Cybersecurity
Traffic Safety Agency Issues Final Guidelines for Vehicle Cybersecurity
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will announce its final cybersecurity guidelines draft Friday as modern vehicles become more technologically-integrated.
Cybersecurity
NSA Releases Post-Quantum Algorithms, Aims for Full Implementation by 2035
The National Security Agency worked in conjunction with NIST to prepare stakeholders for upcoming quantum cryptographic requirements.
Digital Government
Dr. Fauci to Young Scientists: Follow the Science and ‘Stay out of Politics’
After nearly six decades of civil service, Dr. Anthony Fauci hopes his post-government life will focus on inspiring the next generation of public servants.
Cybersecurity
Iranian hacker group posed as journalists to hunt dissidents
Group spent weeks trying to fool specific targets with intricate appeals—including U.S campaign staff.
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence Continues to Evolve in Government and Elsewhere
AI that started out simply tackling robotic process automation-type tasks is slowly evolving to take on more traditionally human and creative duties.
Acquisition
Exclusion sparks protest over $2.25B contract
The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency eliminated one incumbent from a background investigation support program.
People
Thousands of FDA employees could face furloughs or RIFs if Congress doesn't act soon
Congressional inaction would leave FDA's drug and biologics evaluation with limited capacity to function.
Policy
White House Team Unveils New Recommendations for U.S. Semiconductor Industry Growth
The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology introduced new advice to help successfully implement the CHIPS Act and develop an advanced U.S. semiconductor market.
People