Defense
Biden: ‘Prepared to respond’ if Russia pursues cyberattacks against U.S.
The White House also announced sanctions that will limit Russia’s access to cutting edge technologies.
Cybersecurity
Biden: ‘Prepared to Respond’ if Russia Pursues Cyberattacks Against US
The White House also announced sanctions that will limit Russia’s access to cutting edge technologies.
Cybersecurity
Iran-Linked Hackers Conducting Operations Against Government Networks, Intel Agencies Warn
Iranian government-linked hackers may be using global circumstances to their advantage.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Wonder Why Defense Isn’t Sharing ‘Public’ Weapons Systems Info
They pointed to a “break from historical precedent.”
Policy
Lawmakers Call for Free Access to Publicly Funded Scientific Research
Two senators asked the Office of Science and Technology Policy to help make federally-funded research free.
Acquisition
FAR proposal looks to implement key small business regulatory changes
The proposal sets new grounds for protests based on contractors operating under socioeconomic set-asides are "unduly" relying on other vendors, among other significant revisions.
Cybersecurity
Zero Trust Could Become an 'Incomplete Experiment' Without Permanent Office, Advisors Warn
The government’s efforts to improve U.S. cybersecurity threaten to peter out if not firmed up.
Defense
Army's data revamp hinges on APIs
The military branch wants to experiment with application programming interfaces to learn more about their impact on business processes.
Defense
More cyberattacks disable Ukrainian websites
Wednesday’s denial-of-service attacks on government, financial sites resemble earlier ones attributed to Russia.
Digital Government
Spotting Space-Based Objects Could Require Commercial Help, Per NOAA Request
The interest in additional data comes as commercial space activity expands.
Cybersecurity
More Cyber Attacks Disable Ukrainian Websites
Wednesday’s denial-of-service attacks on government, financial sites resemble earlier ones attributed to Russia.
People
When should feds use a burner phone abroad?
The Federal Chief Information Officers Council released new guidance on toting government-issued mobile phones and devices on foreign trips – and when to leave official gear at home.
Policy
House Bill Would Create FTC Bureau to Oversee Online Platforms
The bill takes a different route to big tech oversight than other legislation.
Emerging Tech
DOE Gets Fresh Funding For Clean Energy Research
The Department of Energy could see up to $150 million for further research into clean energy sources.
Emerging Tech
The Next Big Quantum Leap May Require Better Software
The raw power of increasingly advanced quantum computers could necessitate advances in software to make sense of the noise.
Defense
DOD's AI portfolio skews toward research, GAO reports
A recent watchdog report tallies nearly 700 projects that are mostly in the R&D phase.
Cybersecurity
NIST Refreshing Voluntary Cybersecurity Framework Amid Push for Mandates
The agency is soliciting comments to update a core document that lets entities pick and choose which technical standards they want to apply to their systems based on their own risk assessment.
Cybersecurity
CISA unveils new catalog of free cyber tools amid Ukraine crisis
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Jen Easterly said the agency is "leaning forward" to inform critical infrastructure owners of ways they can protect their most important assets against possible cyber fallout from Russia's moves against Ukraine.
Modernization
Scarce Radio Frequency Spectrum Requires More Modern IT, Watchdog Finds
A new report documents the information technology upgrades that need to be addressed within federal agencies to support radio-frequency usage and sharing.
Modernization