Emerging Tech
Public-Private Partnerships will be Key in National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization
The 2018 National Quantum Initiative Act needs a second authorization to continue the federal investment into critical quantum information technologies.
Modernization
GSA Pilots New Platform for Multiple Award Schedule Contractors
The new platform will make it easier for contractors to update their catalogs on the agency’s central purchasing website and will eventually replace the Schedule Input Program.
Ideas
Building Cyber Resiliency in the U.S. Government
The public sector is making progress but must embrace technological innovation.
Digital Government
6 Major Multibillion Dollar Tech Procurements to Watch in 2023
Contracts range in potential estimated value from $5 billion to $100 billion, according to government spending data and Deltek analysis.
Emerging Tech
Digital Authoritarianism Poses ‘Critical Threat’ to National Security, Intel Chief Says
The top U.S. intelligence official said democratic nations need to develop frameworks that “preserve, to the greatest extent, the promise” of emerging tech that could be used by repressive regimes to censor or surveil citizens.
Digital Government
NIST Unveils Vision and Strategy for National Semiconductor Tech Center
The center will support semiconductor research and development efforts to advance U.S. competitiveness.
Cybersecurity
Federal Law Enforcement’s New Focus is on ‘Disruption’ of Cybercrime
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco noted that success will be seen with a “bias towards action,” rather than just courtroom victories.
Digital Government
Commercial Data Could Give Space Force Better Situational Awareness, Watchdog Says
The Government Accountability Office noted this data could supplement existing DOD data and allow the information to be shared with other agencies.
Digital Government
Government Must Work with Private Sector to Secure Space, Experts Say
Several former federal officials argued government should protect the industrial base without hindering innovation for space technologies.
Cybersecurity
Federal, International Agencies Release Principles to Enhance Security of Tech Products
The new guidance pushes software and technology manufacturers to take more responsibility for the security of their devices by adhering to secure-by-design and -default principles.
Digital Government
Ball Aerospace, Loft Federal and Microsoft to Team on Space Development Agency Program
The companies are supporting the Space Development Agency’s National Defense Space Architecture Experimental Testbed program, which will begin launching satellites in 2024.
Digital Government
Apple VP Named New Director of Defense Innovation Unit
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also announced that the Defense Innovation Unit director will report directly to him as part of a leadership “realignment.”
Digital Government
Background Investigation IT Systems Software Will Now Be Bought Through One Business
Software asset management and purchases for the IT system underpinning security clearance background investigations will be consolidated under a single commercial contractor.
Digital Government
Deadlines Loom for Contractor TikTok Ban
By now, federal agencies must have TikTok completely out of IT systems. Contractors have some more time to stop using TikTok, but not that much.
Emerging Tech
TikTok, Security and Government Devices
Tom Guarente of Armis joins the podcast to discuss what network administrators need to know about the potential threat that the social media app poses.
Artificial Intelligence
NIST Debuts Trustworthy and Responsible AI Resource Center
The new resource builds upon NIST’s previously-issued framework and playbook, while offering a visual roadmap for the safe creation and risk management of AI systems.
Artificial Intelligence
Technologists, Experts Call for Halt on Advanced AI Development Over ‘Risks to Society’
High-profile signees include Tesla and SpaceX chief Elon Musk and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak.
Cybersecurity
White House Looks to Secure Space from Cyber Threats
The Office of the National Cyber Director, the National Space Council and leaders from the private sector laid out next steps to digitally secure the space ecosystem.
Cybersecurity
Biden Admin Targets ‘Misuse’ of Spyware with New Executive Order
The White House followed through on previous promises to pursue stronger oversight of commercial spyware companies and how their products are used in the U.S.
Digital Government
Senators Try Again to Advance Software License Bill
Sens. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) have brought back the Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act with a few new changes after the proposal came up short last fall.
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