The majority of Federal agencies are still in the early stages of transitioning to post quantum cryptography (PQC), with only seven percent of agencies saying they have a formal PQC plan and project team in place, according to research out today by GDIT. […]
As artificial intelligence-assisted cyberattacks grow and deepfakes, data breaches, and other cybersecurity risks loom, AI will continue to be an asset to cyber defenders in the future but will also increase the capabilities of threat actors, according to a new report on the future of AI tech. […]
Members of Congress are looking for answers from both Federal agencies and U.S. telecommunications service providers following a report from the Wall Street Journal last week that says Chinese government hackers may have breached major U.S. phone and broadband companies’ wiretapping systems. […]
Senate Intelligence Committee Chair Mark Warner, D-Va., joined the Atlantic Council today for a discussion on the global risks facing the next president, but when it comes to ensuring that adequate AI regulation passes Congress, the senator said that no matter who wins, “don’t hold your breath.” […]
As the Federal government progresses in implementing cybersecurity frameworks to safeguard its networks, private sector leaders underscore that continuous adaptation of data backup and recovery plans are essential components of these frameworks. […]
Predictive artificial intelligence is likely to be “more important” than generative AI in the future for defense uses and resiliency, a top official from the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) said on Tuesday. […]
A Government Accountability Office (GAO) director of cybersecurity and IT advised Federal agencies today to get ready and stay ready for when cyberattacks are inevitably going to take place. […]
A top official within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence’s (ODNI) Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center (CTIIC) painted a vivid picture today of the modern cyber landscape, and how the threat has evolved over the past decade to include both nation-state and non-aligned adversaries. […]
A bipartisan pair of senators is pushing the Department of Defense (DoD) to provide more information on its efforts to advance quantum sensing technology – something the senators note is necessary to protect U.S. national security and outpace potential threats from China. […]
Automating cryptographic assets, assessing tools, and shifting to data-centric inventories are among the top strategies that Federal government agencies should be pursuing to protect their data in the run-up to maturity of quantum computing, according to Garfield Jones, associate chief of strategic technology at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). […]
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is warning of the “peril” of generative AI as malicious use of the emerging technology works to increase the cyber threat to U.S. networks in 2025 and beyond. […]
While the chief AI officer (CAIO) is still a relatively new position within most Federal agencies, an official from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) on Thursday argued that CAIOs need to be given more of “a seat at the table” in order to effect change. […]
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) is preparing to release a data reference architecture for the intelligence community (IC) in the next week or so, according to the IC Chief Data Officer (CDO) Lori Wade. […]
Federal government and industry officials talked about the importance of adopting responsible artificial intelligence practices during a panel discussion on Oct. 2, and in particular making sure that use of the technology matches up with an organization’s values before going ahead with deployment. […]
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced Wednesday that it is opening a competition with $100 million in funding to demonstrate how AI tech can assist in developing new sustainable semiconductor materials that meet industry needs and can be adopted in five years. […]
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the FBI is harnessing emerging technologies – and particularly artificial intelligence (AI) – to strengthen its law enforcement capabilities and enhance public safety while upholding the privacy rights of everyday Americans. […]
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance, along with other Federal agency partners, this week kicked off the 21st annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month. […]
The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) today released guidance that directs Federal agencies to improve their capacity for the responsible acquisition of AI. […]
The 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience (IDEA) Act requires public-facing Federal agency websites to meet several modernization standards to be more accessible, user-friendly, and secure. […]
As the use of artificial intelligence technologies continues to grow, Federal and industry officials explained on Tuesday the importance of industry-led regulation development, workforce training, and creating limited-purpose AI applications as three ways to further the cause of making sure that AI tech is used safely and responsibly. […]
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) proposed a new rule this month that aims to address the growing risks posed by malicious actors seeking to compromise the bulk-power system and related supply chains. […]
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has worked with Federal agencies to help them publicly document compliance with the White House Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) governmentwide AI policy, NIST’s chief AI officer (CAIO) said Thursday. […]
Amid a rapidly evolving digital landscape that has made data security a top concern for Federal agencies and industry, holistic and continuous approaches to cybersecurity are important for safeguarding data and applications which depend on secure data, the chief information security officer of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said today. […]
Some Federal government agency efforts to implement next-generation 911 (NG911) systems and services have been inconsistent or stuck in neutral, and would benefit from dedicated funding sources and renewed attention from leadership, a recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report finds. […]
Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., introduced comprehensive AI civil rights legislation this week which aims to put “strict guardrails” on companies’ use of algorithms for consequential decisions. […]
With increasing threats to cyberspace in the era of rising authoritarianism and global competition, technology experts told members of Congress on Tuesday that the United States must increase its technology investments to combat digital authoritarianism. […]
After what feels like an eternity in regulatory limbo, the Department of Defense’s (DoD) long-awaited cybersecurity compliance policy cleared the regulatory review process, moving toward Congressional review before it becomes law. […]
The Commerce Department is pushing for increased financial resources and policy measures to bolster the U.S. quantum information science sector and the broader technology supply chain, said Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves on Monday. […]
Resistance in some parts of the Federal government to the use of mobile communications hinders progress and a cultural shift is needed to embrace risk and adapt to emerging technologies to create a more secure and efficient work environment, said Mark Gorak, principal director for Resources & Analysis at the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). […]
Eighteen of the 24 largest Federal agencies have failed to establish guidance on service level agreements for their cloud providers – ignoring one of the five key requirements put in place by the White House. […]