Digital Government
The Defense Department Fails Its Audit Again, But Officials Have ‘No Doubt’ It Will Eventually Pass
This was the fourth time the Pentagon completed an audit since it became a requirement in 1990.
Artificial Intelligence
DIU Issues Step-by-Step Guide for Defense Stakeholders to ‘Responsibly’ Use AI
The framework is meant to promote transparency and accelerate the Pentagon’s adoption of trustworthy commercial technologies.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Dig for Details in Federal Response to Ransomware
Agency leaders said they aim to improve coordination among the many agencies with cybersecurity missions.
Cybersecurity
CISA Launches Government Cybersecurity Incident and Vulnerability Response Playbooks
The playbook stems from an executive order issued in May.
Cybersecurity
US, EU Join French President’s Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace
The move is one of several recent actions the Biden administration has taken integrating cybersecurity into broader trade and national security issues.
Cybersecurity
NIST Seeks Feedback on Cybersecurity Labels for Software
The effort aims to create a user-friendly label to educate consumers about their purchases.
Cybersecurity
Facebook Can Sue Israel’s NSO Group, Appeals Court Says
The case against the NSO Group appears to scratch the surface of problematic commercial hacking tools sold at arms markets, which the U.S. government has only just begun trying to control.
Artificial Intelligence
DHS Researching Public Perception of Facial Recognition and AI Use
The Department of Homeland Security is collecting privacy concerns as critics fight to ban facial recognition outright.
Policy
Tech Association Pushes Long-Term Approach to Semiconductor Shortage
The group issued several recommendations as part of a Commerce Department request for comment.
Cybersecurity
U.S. Government Acts Against Alleged REvil Hackers
The Justice Department announced two indictments while the State Department offered $10 million for information on other conspirators.
Digital Government
Competition Drives the Gender Pay Gap? Maybe Not
Women like to compete when they have the option to share their winnings with the losers.
Cybersecurity
DOD Suspends Cybersecurity Certification Program Pending Major Changes
The Pentagon outlined the changes ahead for its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program with two new rulemaking processes.
Digital Government
Bill Would Criminalize Census Disinformation
Violators could be fined tens of thousands of dollars if passed.
Cybersecurity
U.S. Blacklists NSO Group and 3 Others for Selling Spyware, Hacking Tools
The Commerce Department says the companies—three from allied nations—acted against U.S. national security interests.
Digital Government
2020 Census May Have Missed More Than 1.6M Residents
New research from the Urban Institute found that minorities were likely underrepresented in the population count, leaving some states with a windfall of federal funding while others came up short.
Ideas
Is It Time to Ditch Daylight Saving Time?
While many will soon enjoy an extra hour of sleep, our children and pets will be the first to wake.
Cybersecurity
CISA Orders Agencies to Patch Hundreds of Vulnerabilities Under Attack
Remediation of more than a third of the bugs the agency identified is due within two weeks.
Cybersecurity
TSA Considers Rulemaking Process for Cybersecurity in Transportation Sector
The announcement from a White House official follows pressure from industry and GOP lawmakers questioning the administration’s use of security directives to improve the sector’s cybersecurity.
Artificial Intelligence
EEOC Launches Initiative to Ensure AI Doesn’t Exacerbate Civil Rights Issues
The new program looks to educate employers and employees about how algorithms are used in hiring and other employment decisions.
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