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White House cyber czar office adds new deputy
Harry Wingo, a former national security professor and Navy SEAL officer, will take the position next week, the Office of the National Cyber Director said.
Unpacking Kamala Harris' record on federal workforce issues
As vice president and a senator, Harris has fought discriminatory pay practices, helped create guidance for how the federal government uses artificial intelligence and championed public sector unions.
Biden looks to preserve tech, cyber legacy with veto threat
Experts see continuity in tech policy from the Biden administration to a possible Kamala Harris presidency, with possible divergence on some national security and antitrust issues.
White House to host event showcasing AI’s potential
The Office of Science and Technology Policy will present seven projects that aim to facilitate various public sector operations, featuring collaborations from academia and private sector players.
White House urges streamlined cyber rules following industry feedback
Private sector input from an August 2023 information request signals a need to harmonize cybersecurity regulations, said ONCD chief Harry Coker.
White House announces plans to revamp data routing security by year-end
Border Gateway Protocol hijacking attacks are becoming more sophisticated, according to National Cyber Director Harry Coker.
White House, Labor look to protect workers from AI-fueled harms
The Labor Department put out new guidance to encourage employers and AI developers to consider worker empowerment amid AI technology deployment.
White House procurement office marks 50 years
The Office of Federal Procurement Policy has evolved since its inception to ensure the government is “buying as one,” as demonstrated in a new circular on acquisition data and information issued Tuesday.
US advances on cyber goals amid rapidly changing threat environment, White House says
Cyber challenges in U.S. crosshairs include ransomware, AI, supply chain attacks and commercial spyware. A new version of an implementation plan might help address them.
White House in talks with industry to build legal framework for software liability
As part of a broad cybersecurity strategy, the U.S. wants to create incentives for the tech industry to manufacture products and software that don’t contain major security flaws.
White House launches digital twins funding opportunity
The Biden administration is investing over $280 million into digital twin technologies to innovate in semiconductor manufacturing and research.
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White House deputy national cyber director to step down next week
Camille Stewart Gloster’s last day will be Tuesday, she told Nextgov/FCW. It’s unknown who will fill the position.
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New White House policy mandates safeguards for federal AI use
The White House also announced new hiring goals for AI talent, a request for information on the procurement of AI and more.
Biden seeks 10% bump to civilian cybersecurity spending for FY25
The funding boost is influenced by the White House’s National Cyber Strategy released last year.
Biden's $1.67 trillion budget boosts tech, AI
The Biden administration’s FY2025 budget request provides agencies with $3 billion “to responsibly develop, test, procure and integrate transformative AI applications across the federal government.”
Exit interview: Mitch Herckis
In an exclusive interview, the former branch director for federal cybersecurity in the White House Office of the Federal CIO, discussed challenges, White House cyber priorities and his office’s efforts to integrate zero trust into the federal government.
Biden calls for ban of AI voice impersonations in State of the Union address
The President became the subject of an AI-generated robocalling scam in January.
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White House stalls on digital identity mandate, despite billions in fraud
President Biden previewed an executive order in his 2022 State of the Union meant to address identity theft and fraud in public benefit programs. As Biden gears up for his 2024 address, the order still hasn’t been released.
Biden admin to seek surveillance court blessing to renew Section 702 program through next year
The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court will receive the White House filing next month.
Biden executive order aims to stop adversaries from obtaining, exploiting Americans’ personal data
Data brokers under the order are barred from selling bulk caches of sensitive Americans’ data to multiple foreign countries, including China and Russia.
