Federal CIO Kent Announces Cyber Reskilling Academy
Federal CIO Suzette Kent this morning announced creation of the Federal Cyber Reskilling Academy–a joint effort of the Office of Management and Budget, the Department of Education, and the Federal CIO Council Workforce Committee–to kickstart the Federal government’s efforts to address gaps in the Federal cybersecurity workforce and help retrain Federal employees. […]
Feds Reach IT Modernization Tipping Point
A new report from MeriTalk and the American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) finds that Federal finance, IT, and procurement experts believe we’ve reached an IT modernization tipping point. […]
DHS Launches ICT Sector Supply Chain Risk Task Force
The Department of Homeland Security on Oct. 30 announced launch of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Supply Chain Risk Management Task Force, which the agency said is charged with developing “consensus recommendations” to identify and manage risk to the global ICT supply chain. […]
DHS’ Manfra Discusses FISMA Update, Impact to CDM
Jeanette Manfra, assistant secretary for the Office of Cybersecurity and Communications at the Department of Homeland Security, said today that the new update to Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) guidance will place even more accountability on department leaders and reflects an evolution in discussions between agencies and DHS. […]
DOD’s Sutton Says FY 2027 Budget Supports Cyber Force, Digital Warfare
Katherine Sutton, the assistant secretary of defense for cyber policy, told lawmakers on Tuesday that the White House’s $1.5 trillion defense budget request for fiscal year (FY) 2027 represents “an increase in investment” for cyber priorities across the department. […]
Navy Designates 10 Services Under Innovation Adoption Kit
The Department of the Navy has designated 10 enterprise services under its Innovation Adoption Kit (IAK), with the latest, GenAI.mil, designated to Horizon 1 – a designation reserved for fully deployed enterprise services, according to Navy Chief Technology Officer Justin Fanelli. […]
Rep. Fedorchak Calls for Permitting Reform to Speed US Infrastructure Buildout
Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-N.D., on Tuesday called for permitting reform to accelerate infrastructure buildout, arguing that lengthy approval timelines are undermining U.S. competitiveness in energy, broadband, and spectrum. […]
Federal Reserve Nominee Warsh Says AI is Reshaping the Economy
Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh told lawmakers today that emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and digital assets, are rapidly reshaping the U.S. economy and will require significant changes in how the central bank operates. […]
Navy Nears Completion of Portfolio Acquisition Executives Overhaul
Navy Secretary John Phelan said Tuesday the service is on track to stand up its remaining five Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAEs) in the coming months, completing a sweeping overhaul of part of the Department of Defense’s (DOD) broader efforts to reform its weapon acquisition process. […]
USPS, DC CISOs: Identity, AI Drive New Era of Government Cybersecurity
Technology is reshaping identity management at the local and federal levels, requiring agencies to better understand their data and how systems connect, officials said Tuesday. […]
Ex-FBI Cyber Official Proposes Terrorism Designations for Hospital Ransomware Attacks
A former senior FBI cyber official is calling on the federal government to consider treating some ransomware attacks as acts of terrorism, arguing that cybercriminals who target hospitals and other critical infrastructure systems put lives at risk and should face appropriate consequences. […]
Space Force Launches Final GPS III Satellite
The U.S. Space Force on Tuesday launched the final satellite in its Global Positioning System (GPS) Block III series, completing a key phase of a long-running effort to modernize the constellation. […]
Celebrate Cyber Defenders and AI Innovators at Tech Tonic May 21 in DC
The countdown is on for MeriTalk’s America 250 Powering Progress Awards – and that means it’s time to mark your calendar for Tech Tonic on May 21 at Morton’s The Steakhouse in Washington, D.C., from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Join us as we recognize this year’s honorees with an evening of connection, celebration, and conversation. […]
Air Force CTO: We Need to Rethink Our Strategy for Modern Warfare
Warfare is no longer defined or dominated by the largest, most expensive platforms, but by low-cost, technologically capable systems that are reshaping the battlefield. A senior official from the U.S. Air Force said the shift is driving fundamental changes in military preparation, priorities, procurement, and technology modernization. […]
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