Cybersecurity
SEC to Meet on Cybersecurity Amid Fear of Russian Threat to Financial Sector
Former officials are also urging confirmation of Biden’s nominee to the Federal Reserve to strengthen banks’ resilience in the event of emergent risks following the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine.
Modernization
Commerce Gives Over $277 million In Grants To Build Out Broadband
Millions were dispersed across 12 states and territories to develop stronger internet infrastructure, a key mission in the Biden administration agenda.
Digital Government
Spotting Space-Based Objects Could Require Commercial Help, Per NOAA Request
The interest in additional data comes as commercial space activity expands.
Cybersecurity
NIST Refreshing Voluntary Cybersecurity Framework Amid Push for Mandates
The agency is soliciting comments to update a core document that lets entities pick and choose which technical standards they want to apply to their systems based on their own risk assessment.
Digital Government
NOAA Prioritizing Data Architecture For Space Monitoring Technologies
A new request for information asks for software to collect data on commercial space situational awareness programs.
Emerging Tech
Aviation Official: 5G and Air Travel Can 'Safely Coexist'
FAA Administrator Steve Dickson testified that improved information and new altimeters are two components of safeguarding air travel amid 5G C-band deployment.
Modernization
Broadband Rollout Depends on Fixing ‘Woefully Inadequate’ Maps
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo discussed the agency’s current plans for installing broadband, emphasizing the need for state planning and communication.
Modernization
Tribal Broadband Effort Gets $1.5 Million Federal Investment
The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration issued another round of funding for indigenous communities with poor broadband infrastructure.
Artificial Intelligence
Using AI, ML Will Help the Government Tackle Climate Change, Experts Say
Artificial intelligence can help scientists better forecast the impacts of climate change across numerous arenas.
Cybersecurity
NIST Releases Final Cybersecurity Assessment Guidance
The document extensively reviews best practices in security assessments for organizations.
Emerging Tech
NOAA Should Reassess Geostationary Satellite Launch Plans, IG Says
It isn’t the first time the satellite program has come under scrutiny.
Emerging Tech
NIST Seeks Members For New IoT Advisory Board
The inaugural board will advise the Internet of Things Working Group on federal policies that may influence IoT development and security.
Cybersecurity
NIST Updates Cybersecurity Engineering Guidelines
Amid constant cybersecurity threats, NIST added more insight for engineers and programmers on how to mitigate system vulnerabilities.
Modernization
What Lies Ahead for Federal IT Modernization
Industry is already making the tools many agencies need to modernize.
Cybersecurity
NIST Outlines Request for Information Toward a New Cybersecurity Framework
The update will include a focus on supply chains for both hardware and software.
Emerging Tech
Report: Government Inaction on 6G Risks Ceding More Tech Ground to China
A new report makes the national security case for overseas talent and increased research and development for a 6G infrastructure.
Artificial Intelligence
NIST Asks for Input on Emerging Tech Trends and Risks for Congressional Study
Topics of interest include artificial intelligence, blockchain, quantum computing, autonomous delivery technologies—and more
Digital Government
Commerce Opens Bidding For $1.5B IT Modernization Contract
The department is accepting proposals for its CATTS Enterprise Tech Contact.
Cybersecurity
Most Employees Want Stronger Enforcement of Cybersecurity Protocols in the Workplace, Survey Finds
Two-thirds of respondents found National Institute of Standards and Technology guidelines to be “extremely” or “very” valuable.
Cybersecurity
NIST Seeks Feedback on Cybersecurity Labels for Software
The effort aims to create a user-friendly label to educate consumers about their purchases.
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