Policy
Tech Association Pushes Long-Term Approach to Semiconductor Shortage
The group issued several recommendations as part of a Commerce Department request for comment.
Digital Government
Bill Would Criminalize Census Disinformation
Violators could be fined tens of thousands of dollars if passed.
Emerging Tech
Study: China Far Outpacing U.S. in Worldwide Robotics Patents
The U.S. is fourth in robotics patents, behind China, Japan and South Korea.
Modernization
GAO Sides With Microsoft in Massive NSA Contract Protest
NSA awarded the contract to Amazon Web Services in July.
Modernization
Intelligence Community Preps Major Cloud Management Contract
A systems integrator will provide cloud integration, management tools and more to the intelligence community.
Cybersecurity
Half of Public Sector IT Pros Not ‘Fully Confident’ in Cyberattack Response
Most public sector IT professionals believe a lack of expertise and resources are hindering cyber posture as well.
Modernization
Looking to Modernize? Better Have a Plan, Federal Officials Say
Moving to the cloud helps, too.
Cybersecurity
House Passes Bill to Protect Telecom Networks from Foreign Threats
Companion legislation awaits a vote in the Senate.
Cybersecurity
Commerce Announces Rule for Selling Hacking Tools to Foreign Governments
A new interim rule takes aim at Russia and China.
Modernization
Multibillion-Dollar DHS Cloud Contract Protested
Another major government cloud contract is under protest from a losing bidder.
Digital Government
Senator Questions TikTok, FBI and DHS Over Spread of Extremist Content
The requests are part of ongoing investigations into the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Cybersecurity
Microsoft: Government Most Targeted Sector by Hackers In Past Year
And more than half of cyberattacks tracked by Microsoft originated in Russia.
Digital Government
Bill Would Create Supply Chain Crisis Office Within Commerce Department
The bill also authorizes tens of billions in grants to support domestic manufacturing.
Digital Government
Survey: 46% of U.S. Organizations Will Institute Vaccine Mandates
Tech companies are among those taking the lead following federal guidance on vaccine mandates.
Cybersecurity
DOJ Announces Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team
The group will include cybersecurity and anti-money laundering experts looking to crack down on ransomware and other criminal efforts.
Modernization
Supreme Court Ends Oracle’s JEDI Challenge
Oracle first challenged the Pentagon’s Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure cloud contract in 2018.
Cybersecurity
DOJ to Hit Government Contractors with ‘Very Hefty Fines’ If They Fail to Disclose Data Breaches
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco promised to use an existing law to go after contractors that don't follow required cybersecurity standards.
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Digital Government
OMB's Made in America Website Showcases What Agencies Aren’t Buying Here
The site showcases all waivers reviewed by the Made in America Office, allowing U.S. businesses to identify opportunities that might otherwise go to foreign competitors.
Cybersecurity
Senator: Competing Cyber Incident Reporting Bills May Merge
The bills could be attached to the National Defense Authorization Act.
Digital Government