Cybersecurity
Crucial Help Wanted at Cyber Director’s Office as CHIPS Act Adds to Responsibilities
The Office of the National Cyber Director is looking to fill two critical positions, while a recent executive order requires participation on a new steering council.
Modernization
Government Launches New Website to Support Semiconductor Funding Law
The Department of Commerce’s CHIPS.gov will provide available resources and information as it begins to implement the new program.
Modernization
The CHIPS and Science Act Became Law, Now What?
Signing the CHIPS and Science Act was just the start for enhancing U.S. economic strength and national security.
Modernization
US-Japan will Set Up Next-Gen Semiconductor Research Hub
The United States and Japan will create an international research hub for next-generation semiconductors as part of ongoing efforts to secure the semiconductor supply chain and have greater security over the vital component.
Policy
Congress’ CHIPS Act Passage Generates Applause
President Biden intends to sign the legislation into law.
Policy
GAO Offers Options for Improving U.S. Semiconductor Supply
The prioritization of semiconductor goals—such as protecting national security or improving economic competition—determine which option will prove most important.
Digital Government
Bill to Boost Domestic Semiconductor Production Passes Senate
The Senate voted to pass the CHIPS Act to provide subsidies for U.S. semiconductor manufacturers and support the development of emerging technologies.
Cybersecurity
Energy Department Releases Strategy to Build Cyber-Resilient Energy Systems
The Cyber-Informed Engineering Strategy is organized across five pillars.
Cybersecurity
CISA Solicits Feedback on Finer Points of Coming Software Transparency Requirement
The agency has identified four topics—including considerations for cloud and online applications—it wants to hear more about from stakeholders.
Ideas
Change Management Critical Element in VA Supply Chain Modernization
The Department of Veterans Affairs' plan to redesign its supply chain show promise.
Policy
US-EU Trade Meeting Highlights Semiconductor Independence, Emerging Tech Protocol
The Trade and Technology Council’s second meeting, held in Paris, will further the transatlantic dialogue surrounding tech trade and usage policy.
Modernization
Technology-Focused Bills Advance Through Senate, House Committees
A bevy of pending legislation aimed at technological modernization moved through Congressional chambers on Wednesday with broad bipartisan backing.
Modernization
House Legislation Aims to Support U.S.-Made Circuit Boards
New bipartisan legislation falls in line with other bills aimed at promoting U.S. manufacturing of printed circuit boards and other critical electronic input materials.
Cybersecurity
Defense Officials Push For Cyber Standards Compliance, Citing Warfighter Needs
Officials from Defense’s CIO Office reiterated the need for strong digital defenses as conflicts take aim at critical infrastructure.
Cybersecurity
Federal Agencies Likely to Get New Cybersecurity Guidance ‘In Coming Weeks’
New top-level guidance—and requirements—are coming for managing software security risk at federal agencies
Cybersecurity
NIST’s Supply-Chain Security Guidance Tells Agencies: Look to FedRAMP First
The agency has spent years revising guidance for organizations to address vulnerabilities presented by vendors of software and other enterprise suppliers.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Pros Signal Regulatory Challenge for Securing Industrial Control Systems
A studious adversary may be hellbent on destruction, and a comprehensive approach is needed to successfully govern the protection of critical infrastructure, specialists say.
Cybersecurity
Energy to Fund Development of Climate-Friendly Grid Security and Resilience
The effort reflects a commitment to clean energy while aiming to mitigate supply-chain threats.
Modernization
NatSec Experts to Congress: Pass Legislation to Boost Domestic Semiconductor Production
The Bipartisan Innovation Act would inject tens of billions into domestic semiconductor production.
Cybersecurity
CISA Director Details Growing Threat to Maritime Transportation Sector
Cybersecurity professionals are noting the possibility of Russia reprising a watershed attack on the shipping industry to hit back against the U.S. economy.
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