Emerging Tech

Pentagon Office Tracking National Security Impact of Silicon Valley Bank Collapse

The director of the Pentagon’s office tasked with connecting relevant tech companies with private capital said in an email that the office is “monitoring national security-related impacts” stemming from the prominent startup lender’s demise.

Emerging Tech

Pentagon Looking to Make Sure SpaceX Doesn’t Abandon Them in War

Spooked by the company’s new limits in Ukraine, military leaders are mulling new types of contracts.

Cybersecurity

NIST Renews Cyber Center Partnership, Launches Small Business Focus

The agency renewed its partnerships that support the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence and launched the NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Community of Interest.

Digital Government

Industry Lays Out  Strategy for National Semiconductor Center Success

There are four key items needed to create a resilient semiconductor ecosystem and to help boost U.S. competitiveness.

Digital Government

First CHIPS for America Funding is Now Available

The $39 billion will go towards American semiconductor manufacturing.

Cybersecurity

CISA Director Calls Out Industry Using Consumers as Cyber 'Crash Test Dummies'

The head of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said technology companies need to be more proactive when it comes to promoting safety and security.

Cybersecurity

CISA Seeks Private Sector Support for Cybersecurity Risk Management

The agency is looking to identify contractors capable of offering services for its Insights Branch, which provides technical cyber risk reduction.

Digital Government

GSA Seeks Commercial Procurement Data Solution 

The agency is looking for a dashboard and reporting system that can also check for data errors or inconsistencies.

Digital Government

Commerce Head Says U.S. Must Double Semiconductor Workforce in Next Decade

The Commerce Secretary hopes to help meet American leadership, innovation, national security and economic goals.

Digital Government

OPM’s Event to Attract Laid Off Tech Workers Was Popular, But Will It Yield Results?

Despite widespread interest in a recent recruitment event, clear data on the number of hires remains unavailable to assess the immediate success of such career fairs to fill currently available roles.

Emerging Tech

NASA Wants to Make Sure Commercial Space Destinations Have All the Right Amenities

The space agency wants to ensure commercial space stations have the rules and supplies to support government astronauts.

Emerging Tech

Army Probes Industry Ability to Offer Situational Awareness-Enhancing AR

The potential vendor would have to provide both the augmented reality software and support.

Policy

Commerce Seeks 6 Private Sector Members for New International Task Force

The U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council’s Talent for Growth Task Force will help create a well-trained workforce for current and emerging technologies.

Cybersecurity

Report Reveals How US Has 'Not Advanced the Ball' on Top Cyber Risks

The top cybersecurity risks of 2023 include a shortage of trained cyber professionals, international strife and continued vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure services, according to a new report from the Bipartisan Policy Center.

Emerging Tech

NASA Looks to Award $25M Contract for Infrared Satellite Instrument

The instrument will help provide additional information for weather prediction modeling.

Digital Government

AWS Touts Modular Data Center for Defense Department

The cloud giant’s latest offering is specifically for Defense Department customers through its new $9 billion cloud contract.

Digital Government

Inflation, Workforce Issues Challenge Defense Contractors Amid Security Pivot

The defense industrial base is facing workforce and inflationary headwinds just as the U.S. is refocusing its strategic lens on competition with China and Russia.

Digital Government

Biden’s State of the Union Highlights Semiconductor Success and Big Tech Privacy Concerns

The president applauded the CHIPS and Science Act and urged lawmakers to crack down on big tech’s data privacy and surveillance practices.

Artificial Intelligence

Future NIST AI Guidance Could Take Industry-Specific Approach

NIST leadership commented on the need for a tailored approach to artificial intelligence risk management, and how understanding an industry is key to anticipating AI system risks.