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DoJ Asks Supreme Court to Block Ruling in DOGE SSA Data Case
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The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to block a lower court ruling that is preventing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing Americans’ unredacted data held by the Social Security Administration (SSA).
on Fri, 3PM
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FedRAMP Officials Detail Planned Unwinding of Continuous Monitoring
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Officials with the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) explained today that the program plans to unwind its historical role of providing continuous monitoring for cloud services authorized by FedRAMP following sharp cuts to the program’s workforce.
on Apr 3
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State Dept.: Cybersecurity Business as Usual Unless Trump Alters Priorities
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The Federal government will continue to follow Biden-era cybersecurity strategies – including maintaining the current approach to safeguarding critical infrastructure and data – until and unless the Trump administration decides to point priorities in a different direction, a senior cybersecurity...
on Mar 21
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Senators Call Salt Typhoon Hack ‘Breathtaking,’ Want FCC Action
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Industry experts shed more light on the recent Salt Typhoon hacks during a congressional hearing Tuesday as leaders of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law called on the Federal government to “galvanize action now” against the China-linked hacking group’s recent...
on Mar 1
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Report: Salt Typhoon Using ‘Backdoor’ Malware Tactics
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Through its notable sophistication, Salt Typhoon has cemented its status as one of the most advanced cyber-espionage groups in history – a new report reveals the tactics behind its success.
on Mar 1
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Trump Ends Biden-Era AI Executive Order
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The Trump administration has fulfilled its promise of revoking the Biden-era executive order on artificial intelligence which has served as a framework for Federal agencies approach to the emerging technology for over a year now.
on Jan 23
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Pentagon Issues Updated Mandate for IPv6 Implementation
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Before wrapping up for the holiday season, the Pentagon issued a final mandate to military services and defense agencies instructing them to begin implementing modern internet addressing standards – and closely monitoring progress on that directive.
on Jan 3
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Senate Bill Looks to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Healthcare Sector
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A new bipartisan bill from Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Mark Warner, D-Va., is aiming to bolster cybersecurity in the healthcare sector and safeguard Americans’ health data.
on Nov 28
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Agencies Full Steam Ahead One Year After Biden’s AI EO
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The Biden Administration released its 111-page AI Executive Order (EO) one year ago on Oct. 30, 2023, and since then other large-scale AI moves have kicked into gear across the Federal government, including standing up the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) AI Safety...
on Nov 6
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NIST Advances 14 Digital Signatures to Guard Against Quantum Cyber Threats
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The National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) has selected 14 post-quantum cryptographic (PQC) signatures which will begin to make their way toward the public, a top Federal official said on Thursday.
on Oct 30
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T-Mobile Moving to Zero Trust Under FCC Breach Settlement
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Wireless service provider T-Mobile has agreed to move to a “modern zero trust” security architecture, take steps to segment its networks, and implement some basic cyber hygiene practices under terms of a data breach settlement with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
on Oct 3
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CMMC Rule Clears Final Hurdle, Publication Expected Soon
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The Department of Defense (DoD) is on the verge of implementing a key aspect of its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, following the completed review of a proposed rule that will modify the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations.
on Aug 16
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DARPA Names Peiter ‘Mudge’ Zatko CIO
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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is welcoming Peiter “Mudge” Zatko back to the agency as its new chief information officer (CIO) as of June, a DARPA spokesperson confirmed to MeriTalk.
on Aug 8
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NTIA AI Report Calls for Policy Changes to Boost Accountability
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The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is calling for independent audits of high-risk AI systems as part of a series of eight recommendations in its new AI Accountability Policy Report released Wednesday.
on Aug 1
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New USCYBERCOM AI Task Force to Focus on Cyber Ops
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The head of U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) said today that the organization has stood up a new artificial intelligence (AI) task force that will focus on delivering AI capabilities for the cyber mission force operations.
on Jun 25
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NIST to Deliver Identity Proofing Guidelines for Public Benefits Programs
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on Monday launched a collaborative project to adapt NIST’s digital identity guidelines to support public benefits programs, such as those designed to help beneficiaries pay for food, housing, medical, and other basic living expenses.
on Jun 14
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Guardians of Government: The State of Federal OT Security
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MeriTalk, in partnership with Claroty, surveyed 100 Federal security administrators and managers overseeing OT in Federal civilian and Department of Defense (DoD) organizations. This report examines the state of Federal OT security, identifies critical strategy gaps, and offers recommendations...
on May 23
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White House Launches First-Ever AI Safety Consortium
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The Biden-Harris administration this week announced the creation of the AI Safety Institute Consortium (AISIC), which will unite more than 200 AI creators and users, academics, government and industry researchers, and civil society organizations in support of the development and deployment of...
on Apr 14, 2024
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Sen. Warner Voices Concern Over Election Security in 2024
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As Americans headed to the polls this “Super Tuesday,” Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., expressed his concerns surrounding election security this year, especially as AI technology is making it easier for adversaries to deceive voters.
on Mar 6, 2024