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Artificial Intelligence
The Crazy Government Research Projects You Might've Missed in 2019
Self-aware artificial intelligence, biology-based computers and “smart” surveillance are just a few.
Cybersecurity
CISA Wants a Vulnerability Disclosure Program At Every Agency
The agency released a draft binding operational directive that would require all civilian agencies to receive and resolve vulnerabilities identified by public security researchers.
Artificial Intelligence
The Pentagon's AI Center Needs a Cloud Integrator
Selected vendors would help the Joint AI Center deploy its main development platform in the cloud.
Cybersecurity
Auditors Uncover Tens of Thousands of Critical Security Gaps At Energy Facilities
The review, which included locations operated by the National Nuclear Security Administration, revealed multiple cybersecurity weaknesses recurring year after year.
Digital Government
DHS Leadership Turnover Extends Beyond Secretary’s Office
The rotating cast of officials in top tech and cyber jobs could hinder the department’s ability to develop and execute a consistent digital strategy.
Digital Government
White House Builds Out Science and Tech Office
The Trump administration has been slow to fill positions in its tech policy apparatus.
Cybersecurity
What to Expect from Congress’ Cyber Strategy Brain Trust
The Cyberspace Solarium Commission aims to have policy recommendations ready to plug into the next defense authorization bill, Co-Chairman Rep. Mike Gallagher said.
Cybersecurity
Senate Committee Approves $250 Million to Fund the Electric Grid Security
The PROTECT Act would create a federal grant program to help small utility companies improve their digital defenses.
Cybersecurity
Too Many CISOs Delay Cyber Response, DHS Official Says
The overabundance of federal cybersecurity leaders is inhibiting the government’s ability to rapidly respond to threats, according to Mark Bristow.
Cybersecurity
VA Released Millions of People's Personal Data Despite Known Risks
The agency stopped redacting personally identifiable information in claims requested under the Privacy Act, even though officials knew the policy could leave millions of people vulnerable to identity theft.
Cybersecurity
Spy Agencies Stopped Collecting GPS, Phone Location Data Last Year
The decision came in the wake of a Supreme Court decision restricting law enforcement’s use of such information.
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Emerging Tech
Lawmakers Propose Bill Limiting Government's Use of Facial Recognition
The legislation would require law enforcement agencies to obtain a warrant before conducting facial recognition surveillance.
Cybersecurity
DHS Cyber Monitoring Program Is Shedding Light on Agencies’ Shadow IT
Before using tools provided under the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program, agencies only knew about four of every seven devices that connected to their networks, according to program manager Kevin Cox.
Cybersecurity
CISA Wants Feedback on Its Vulnerability Assessments
The agency is looking to improve a program that lets critical infrastructure operators measure their digital security and see how they stack up against their counterparts.
Modernization
State Wants to Recruit More Young, Diverse IT Pros
The Foreign Affairs IT Fellowship Program would offer 15 students mentoring, financial aid and guaranteed employment.
Cybersecurity
Supply Chain Security Requires Acquisition Reform, Security Experts Say
To secure the government’s IT ecosystem, agencies must better understand their tech, the vendors who built it, and those companies’ suppliers.
Emerging Tech
Don’t Rush Quantum-Proof Encryption, Warns NSA Research Director
Quantum computers could crack the codes that secure the world’s digital information but racing to a solution could create more threats, according to Dr. Deborah Frincke.
Cybersecurity
Report: Cyber Workforce Must Grow 145% to Meet Global Demand
In the U.S., there are only enough cybersecurity pros to fill about 60% of the available jobs, according to industry researchers.
Artificial Intelligence
DISA Previews Big Tech Opportunities for 2020
The Pentagon’s IT shop released a list of next year’s contracting opportunities, including 12 worth more than $100 million.
Digital Government