Ideas
The Quantum Computing Arms Race is not Just About Breaking Encryption Keys
The strategic technology has wide reaching implications.
Acquisition
DOJ sues to block spy tech deal
The U.S. government is opposing Booz Allen’s bid to acquire a rival ahead of a five-year signals intelligence procurement.
Cybersecurity
CISA's CIO talks about the cyber agency's growth and expanding mission
In this interview, Robert Costello charts the road ahead for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency in developing its own tech and serving as cybersecurity first responder for the public.
Cybersecurity
China’s Disinformation Warriors May Be Coming for Your Company
A recent attack on a rare-earths processor shows a new facet of information warfare: weaponized NIMBYism.
Digital Government
Updated Digital Forensics Database Speeds Criminal Investigations
NIST’s expanded, more searchable database will help law enforcement find incriminating data in electronic media.
Digital Government
Updated digital forensics database speeds criminal investigations
NIST’s expanded, more searchable database will help law enforcement find incriminating data in electronic media.
Cybersecurity
CISA Recommends Immediate Action for Microsoft Exchange Online Users
The recommendation is in line with Executive Order 14028, which requires federal agencies to implement multi factor authentication.
Digital Government
VA enables Login.gov for three major veteran portals
Officials said the agency plans to add more services later this year, though Login.gov credentials won’t be mandatory until all veterans are transitioned.
Cybersecurity
Historic NATO Meeting Extends Cybersecurity Collaboration to Asia-Pacific Allies
The security alliance is squaring off against Russia and China by building a coordination capability for rapidly responding to cyber attacks.
Policy
House Lawmakers Introduce CHIPPING IN Act
The bipartisan bill aims to provide a boost to the nation’s semiconductor workforce.
Defense
Marine Corps shares new information warfare doctrine
The Corps wants commanders to start thinking about the role of information in waging war.
Modernization
Verizon to Improve Internet Connectivity at 80 Native American Schools
The high-speed internet will benefit 64 reservations.
Ideas
Software Edits Images Via Human 'Mind Control'
The development has numerous potential applications.
Emerging Tech
Google’s Powerful AI Spotlights a Human Cognitive Glitch: Mistaking Fluent Speech for Fluent Thought
Learning language does not mean artificial intelligence is conscious, according to researchers.
Cybersecurity
Federal Government Gets Serious About Post-Quantum Encryption Protection
A Phase III PQE contractor talks about getting federal quantum protection deployed quickly.
Modernization
TSP officials promise service will improve after a difficult transition to the new recordkeeping system
Staffing at the call center that serves participants of the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program has already increased 66%, with more on the way.
Emerging Tech
New Supercomputers Take Over NOAA’s Weather Forecast Models
The twin supercomputers, developed and operated by General Dynamics Information Technology, are among the 50 fastest supercomputers in the world.
Modernization
VA Enables Login.gov for Three Major Veteran Portals
Officials said the agency plans to add more services later this year, though Login.gov credentials won’t be mandatory until all veterans are transitioned.
Cybersecurity
Congresswoman Promotes Cyber Insurance Amid Shifting Policy Landscape
The jury is still out on how using insurance policies to pay ransoms and re-establish systems after a cyberattack affects critical infrastructure organizations’ individual and collective resilience.
Defense