People
DHS launches 'largest customer experience hiring initiative’ with hundreds of technologist positions
The agency’s recruitment initiative comes in response to President Joe Biden’s 2021 executive order seeking to streamline the “government-to-customer delivery process.”
Cybersecurity
U.S. Sanctions Iran—Under New Treasury Rules—for Attack on Albania
The new rules elaborate on what kinds of cyber activities warrant sanctions designation.
Digital Government
DHS Launches 'Largest Customer Experience Hiring Initiative’ with Hundreds of Technologist Positions
The agency’s recruitment initiative comes in response to President Joe Biden’s 2021 executive order seeking to streamline the “government-to-customer delivery process.”
Cybersecurity
How Simple Claims of Election Interference Can be Enough to Prompt Real-World Threats
Federal officials remain on guard against foreign meddling in U.S. elections, as CISA and other agencies work to strengthen partnerships and intelligence sharing efforts with state and local election administrators.
Cybersecurity
CISA seeks public input on cybersecurity incident reporting rules
The nation’s cyber defense agency will embark on a cross-country listening tour to better understand what key stakeholders are hoping to see in new mandatory cyber incident reporting requirements featured in the recently-passed Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022.
Cybersecurity
High-Tech Financial Crimes Warrant Coordinated Digital Identity Efforts, FinCEN Warns
Leaders at the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network noted that stronger authentication measures are critical and spurred by emerging technologies.
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