Emerging Tech
China Could Overtake US in Space Without ‘Urgent Action,’ Warns New Pentagon Report
America needs a long-term goal in space to be able to compete with Beijing, Pentagon industrial-base group writes.
Cybersecurity
How Energy's Cyber-Informed Engineering Strategy Fits into a Pending National Plan
A key White House official highlighted the importance of education and workforce training in the government’s procurement-centric cybersecurity policy.
Cybersecurity
Advisory Board Sends Critical Infrastructure Cyber Recommendations to the White House
The National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee voted unanimously to send its most recent report on IT systems security to President Biden.
Digital Government
Boeing, Northrop Grumman Join Group Pushing 3D Printing to Small Suppliers
The White House-backed compact is also part of an effort to make supply chains more resilient.
Cybersecurity
OMB Memo Places Zero Trust at the Top of Civilian Agency Priorities
The memorandum sets up budget expectations for previously established cyber goals.
Cybersecurity
ONCD seeks a lead for U.S. defensive cyber planning and operations
The job posting follows remarks from National Cyber Director Chris Inglis last week about the importance of defense in cybersecurity.
Ideas
You Don’t Have to Be a Spy to Violate the Espionage Act
Two law professors outline how the Act has been used in the past, and what it could mean for former president Trump.
Digital Government
House Sends Package that Includes an IRS Hiring Boost and USPS EV Funding to Biden
The measure aimed at lowering health care costs and fueling the fight against climate change received only Democratic support.
Cybersecurity
White House Cyber Director: ‘Defense is the New Offense’ for Cyber
At DEF CON, National Cyber Director Chris Inglis discussed the nuances of cyber defense.
Modernization
The CHIPS and Science Act Became Law, Now What?
Signing the CHIPS and Science Act was just the start for enhancing U.S. economic strength and national security.
Ideas
New Photos Suggest How Trump, Flush with Power, May Have Sent Official Documents down the Toilet
Photos showing what appear to be torn-up documents in two different toilets may provide more evidence of the former president’s habit of destroying his presidential documents.
Digital Government
Some Specifics Emerge on How the Senate-Backed Tax-and-Climate Bill Would Impact Agency Staffing Levels
One agency will grow less than some claim, while another would see an unexpected boost.
Artificial Intelligence
National Science Foundation Facilitates US-India Tech Research Collaboration
The National Science Foundation added $2.8 million in supplemental awards to support these projects.
Emerging Tech
White House-cited Standard Would Bolster National Electronics Security
Protecting the supply chain is about more than ensuring semiconductor inventories, some argue.
Ideas
The Climate Bill Could Short-circuit EV Tax Credits, Making Qualifying for Them Nearly Impossible
The Senate's major climate bill could have unintended consequences.
Cybersecurity
Finance Sector Deals Latest Blow to Cyber Solarium Construct Teetering in NDAA
Congress will return from the August recess faced once again with the challenge of building cybersecurity policy for private providers of critical infrastructure faster than industry can tear it down.
Cybersecurity
National Cyber Director’s office sheds light on forthcoming cybersecurity strategy
Building a more resilient cyber ecosystem tops the list, according to a top official from the office tasked with leading the initiative.
Emerging Tech
NASA Authorization Act Aims to Strengthen U.S. Space Exploration
The NASA Authorization Act was passed as part of the CHIPS Act and is the first authorization bill for NASA in five years.
Ideas
China Has a New Global Development Initiative, But Who Will Actually Benefit From It?
China has another plan to enhance its global political and economic power.
Acquisition