Artificial Intelligence
Officials Warn of 'Power' and 'Failure' of Imagination in AI Regulation
The U.S. should work with allies to continue to innovate in AI capabilities while agreeing on common use cases, administration officials say.
Cybersecurity
Federal Operation Takes Down Sophisticated Russian Malware
Snake malware has plagued international digital networks for nearly two decades; a joint federal effort finally dismantled the web of espionage spyware.
Digital Government
TSA Says Its Drone Program Won’t Collect Much Info on the Public
The agency is going to use drones to conduct security assessments at airports, transportation incidents and large security events.
Cybersecurity
CISA, FBI Need Data from Cybercrime Victims to Support Policy
The federal agencies tasked with tracking and preventing cybercrime rely on collaboration and data sharing to protect U.S. digital networks.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Reintroduce Legislation to Bolster Satellite Cybersecurity
The bipartisan proposal directs CISA to provide commercial satellite owners and operators with more resources and recommendations to improve their cyber protections.
Cybersecurity
How Tax Credits Could Present Near-Term Motivation for More Secure Devices
As federal officials call for tech firms to take more responsibility for the security of their products, some members of Congress and industry voices have highlighted the potential of cyber investment tax credits as an incentive.
Emerging Tech
DHS Outlines Cyber Priorities in Release of Delayed Review
The Department of Homeland Security’s long-delayed Quadrennial Homeland Security Review warned that “more complex” threats to the nation, such as crippling cyberattacks, could affect “multiple industries, sectors and national critical functions.”
Cybersecurity
DHS Procurement Cyber Reporting Requirement Needs Clarifying, Watchdog Finds
The Government Accountability Office noted that several major acquisition programs at DHS didn’t think the requirement applied to them.
Artificial Intelligence
DHS Announces First-Ever AI Task Force
The Department of Homeland Security will look to better understand artificial intelligence and deploy it in security operations.
Cybersecurity
CISA Taking Over Open-Source Logging Tool Created by UK Government
The Logging Made Easy tool will move to CISA’s GitHub page later this year but will be unsupported in the meantime.
Emerging Tech
DHS S&T and CISA Forge Deep Partnership in Emerging Tech R&D
The Department of Homeland Security components are working more closely than ever to understand emerging technologies’ prospects and threats.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Bolster Cybersecurity of K-12 Schools
The bipartisan, bicameral legislation directs CISA to provide primary and secondary schools with more targeted cyber information and resources to combat a rise in ransomware attacks.
Artificial Intelligence
US Must Be More Aware of 'Adversarial Side' of AI, DHS Official Warns
The Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate aims to better understand AI as it becomes integrated with the nation’s infrastructure.
Cybersecurity
Federal, International Agencies Release Principles to Enhance Security of Tech Products
The new guidance pushes software and technology manufacturers to take more responsibility for the security of their devices by adhering to secure-by-design and -default principles.
Emerging Tech
Senator Calls for Cybersecurity Audit of Law Enforcement Wireless Network
FirstNet is a cellular network built for first responders around the country, but at least one federal official told the senator’s office they had “no confidence” in the network’s security.
Emerging Tech
DHS Seeks Solutions to ‘Dark Swarms’ of Drones
The Department of Homeland Security wants to continue countering illicit drone activity, particularly among unmanned aerial devices that are difficult to spot.
Cybersecurity
New Cyber Reports Will Show the Value of CISA Budget Investments, Director Says
Cyber incident reports will be shared with the agency under the soon-to-be implemented requirements of the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act.
Artificial Intelligence
'New Threats' to National Security Are Created by Emerging Tech, DHS Chief Says
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas highlighted a few of the technologies endangering national security during a Tuesday Senate hearing.
Cybersecurity
Collaboration Over Self-Preservation Highlighted in Latest Guide to Cyber Oversight
CISA Director Jen Easterly said that the updated cyber-risk oversight handbook aligns with the agency’s goal of “advancing corporate cyber responsibility.”
Digital Government
DHS and South Korea Sign Agreement for Emerging Tech Collaboration
The memorandum of understanding will help the U.S. and Republic of Korea share information and emerging technology to boost their security capabilities for cyber and other threats.
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