Cybersecurity
White House's Internet of Things Security Initiative Gets an Official Meeting Date
The meeting was announced as the administration prepared to release its long awaited national security strategy.
Policy
State Department Confirms US-UK Tech Data Dialogue
The federal government launched another technology-focused alliance with European partners, following Biden’s executive order.
Ideas
I Was a Presidential Science Adviser – Here Are the Many Challenges Arati Prabhakar Faces as She Takes Over President Biden’s Science Policy Office
The director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy plays a critical role in achieving the president’s science goals. Facilitating cooperation among the dozens of research agencies is key.
Digital Government
New US-EU Data Privacy Framework Focuses On Limiting U.S. Surveillance
Fortifying European citizens’ data and privacy rights are central to the updated U.S.-EU Data Privacy Framework.
Cybersecurity
New Report Shows Significant Improvement in Consumer Cyber Hygiene
Senior administration officials and cybersecurity leaders marking Cybersecurity Awareness Month weighed in on a consumer survey examining how behaviors have changed over the last three years.
Artificial Intelligence
Federal Agencies Pledge Support For Biden’s AI Framework
Absent enforceability, public agencies and leadership plan on developing similar AI guidance and protocols to ensure accountable usage and design.
Artificial Intelligence
New Biden AI Framework a 'Blueprint' for Future Regulations
The Biden administration’s national artificial intelligence framework does not carry legal penalties or enforcement, but hopes to pave the way for best practices as law.
Emerging Tech
Energy Seeks to Maximize Defense Production Act Effectiveness
The Department of Energy is interested in boosting domestic production of several emerging technologies.
Policy
Technical Standards Work is a Priority for White House International Policy
Leaders in the public sector doubled down on the U.S. need to participate in global technical standards to support national security and market dominance.
Digital Government
Senate Confirms New White House Science and Tech Advisor in Historic Vote
Dr. Arati Prabhakar is the first woman, immigrant or person of color to serve as director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Cybersecurity
Federal Cyber Mandates for Water Infrastructure Are Too Costly to Implement, Experts Say
A House hearing saw expert testimony emphasizing the need for steady funding to cybersecurity programs in water utility providers—especially in rural regions.
Emerging Tech
GSA Examines How to Bring 'Federal Buying Power' to Supercharge Solar Panel Market
The agency’s request for information will help it develop a procurement strategy, including a standard for future solicitations.
Emerging Tech
Department of Transportation Investing $160 Million for Tech-Centric Projects
Two programs, SMART Grants and ATTAIN, will dole out millions over five years as the Biden administration plans a U.S. transportation overhaul.
Cybersecurity
White House Announces $1B in Cyber Funding for State and Local Governments
The four-year grant program, included in last year’s infrastructure law, will help states and local communities “strengthen their cyber resilience.”
Digital Government
White House Releases Holistic Digital Asset Regulatory Framework
Several agencies contributed to the new framework, as the Biden administration eyes a streamlined approach to regulating and benefitting from the volatile digital asset marketplace.
Digital Government
Biden Adds Cyber, Data, Supply Chain Risks to CFIUS Reviews
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States will be required to consider five new sets of national security concerns – including cybersecurity – when reviewing foreign investments in the U.S. as part of a new executive order.
Digital Government
White House Looks to Government and Community Data Collaboration to Promote Equity
The public has until Oct. 3 to comment on several questions related to this endeavor.
Cybersecurity
Biden adds cyber, data, supply chain risks to CFIUS reviews
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States will be required to consider five new sets of national security concerns – including cybersecurity – when reviewing foreign investments in the U.S. as part of a new executive order.
Breaking News
Cybersecurity
OMB: New Acquisition Rule Coming for Vendors to Vouch for Their Software Security
Agencies are also allowed to accept to-do lists from vendors who need to keep working up to a point where they can self-attest their compliance with NIST guidance.
Digital Government