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Cybersecurity
Cyber Threats Warrant a Government Reorganization, Former CISA Head Says
Inaugural CISA director Chris Krebs said the federal government should do more to respond to cybersecurity and data concerns.
Cybersecurity
'Hack DHS' Bug Bounty Program to Begin Second Phase with New Contract Request
The contract is geared toward companies that can conduct crowdsourced events and competitions for vetted security researchers, to help bolster DHS’ cyber resilience.
Policy
FEC to Vote on Google’s Plan to Keep Campaign Emails Out of Spam
Google’s proposal to allow emails from authorized candidates and committees to be exempt from the company’s spam filters has received pushback from Democrats, Republicans and the general public.
IT Modernization
Over 20,000 Veterans Received VHA iPads but Never Used Them for Virtual Care
An inspector general review found that the agency was also slow to get devices back so they could be redistributed.
Cybersecurity
Misinformation Campaigns and Threats are Undermining Confidence in U.S. Elections, Official Says
CISA is ramping up efforts to defend voting systems from outside intrusion, but the spread of online misinformation and threats against election officials still damage faith in the electoral process.
News
VA Appoints Functional Champion to Help Streamline Embattled EHR Rollout
The selection of Dr. David Massaro to the senior role fills out the leadership team of the VA office tasked with “processing and resolving patient care concerns” related to the agency's new electronic health record system
CXO Briefing
Government Authority to Counter Drones Gets Expansion Under New Legislation
The Senate bill would extend the DHS and DOJ’s drone-countering abilities that are set to expire in October, while also implementing some of the Biden administration’s recommendations for mitigating risks posed by potentially malicious drones.
Policy
Senators Propose Cybercrime Training Center Get 6 More Years of Congressional Support
Legislation to reauthorize the National Computer Forensics Institute through 2028 comes after House lawmakers passed a similar proposal included in the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act.
Data
Audits of CBP’s Facial Recognition Partners ‘Vital to Building Trust,’ Lawmaker Says
The agency has “a ways to go” in auditing facial recognition partners for privacy and security, a watchdog noted.
IT Modernization
Lack of Oversight Continues to Harm Accessibility of Federal Websites, Senators Say
DOJ has not issued reports on federal agencies’ compliance with accessibility standards in a decade, despite many federal websites still remaining inaccessible.
Emerging Tech
AI Could Help Congress Schedule and Find Unexpected Consensus, Expert Says
Members of the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress discussed how artificial intelligence and machine learning could help improve policy outcomes.
IT Modernization
Top Republican to 'Seriously Consider Pulling the Plug' on VA's New EHR System
The ranking member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee plans to introduce legislation before the end of the year to address deficiencies in the rollout of the new Oracle-Cerner electronic health record system.
News
Bill to Boost Domestic Semiconductor Production Passes Senate
The Senate voted to pass the CHIPS Act to provide subsidies for U.S. semiconductor manufacturers and support the development of emerging technologies.
Data
Biden Administration Unveils Website to Help Combat Extreme Heat Conditions
Heat.gov includes interactive maps, forecasts and other resources to help officials and the general public cope with high temperatures.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Use More Sophisticated Scams to Drive Costly Data Breaches, Analysis Finds
Criminals are using more sophisticated methods, including virtual meeting services, to take advantage of compromised business emails and accounts for financial gain.
Data
US-UK Data Access Agreement Will Go Into Effect Later This Year
The Department of Justice said the CLOUD Act partnership will give investigators in both countries quicker access to data held by service providers.
IT Modernization
Internal VA Email Calls Postponement of EHR Rollout to Boise ‘Part of the Process’
The message to staff said that "more could be done" to streamline planned deployment of new health record software at Boise VA Medical Center.
Cybersecurity
Election Officials Want to Tell the Public 'Where the Good Guys Won' in Cyber Efforts
As misinformation around the 2020 elections continues to swirl, state election officials say that DHS and CISA should do more to raise up ‘successes’ around efforts to mitigate vulnerabilities in voting systems.
IT Modernization
Federal Agencies Invest More Each Year in Cloud as Benefits Outweigh Challenges
Government IT experts promoted the benefits of migrating to the cloud, even as they cautioned about the need to train employees and navigate the regulatory process.
IT Modernization