The Department of Homeland Security’s Cyber Safety Review Board has recommended that Microsoft develop and publish a plan instituting security-focused reforms across its organization and products to prevent a repeat of the Summer 2023 Microsoft Exchange Online breach traced to Chinese hackers. The CSRB’s recommendation, along with other preventive measures, are contained in a report […]
The return of Obama administration-era net neutrality policies empowers the Federal Communications Commission to weed out Chinese and other foreign government-tied companies classified as a threat to national security. In a press call on Wednesday, a senior Federal Communications Commission official said that reclassifying broadband as a regulated service will help shorten the list of […]
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has joined the Minimum Viable Secure Product Working Group to promote “secure by design” product development. The working group offers organizations a checklist to enhance security at multiple stages, ensuring “secure by design” principles are followed throughout the development process. The coalition, composed of technology companies and organizations, encourages […]
Parsons has secured a position on a $1 billion contract awarded by the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Office of Nuclear Smuggling Detection and Deterrence. The contract has an initial three-year base period with optional extensions, potentially reaching a total of seven years, and aims to deploy advanced counter-nuclear smuggling detection systems across the globe, Parsons […]
The General Services Administration has awarded secure identity and access management solutions provider XTec and its strategic partner IDEMIA Public Security a blanket purchase agreement to provide personal identity verification cardstock and personalization services. XTec Executive Vice President Kevin Kozlowski said that the company’s selection will help government agencies have innovative solutions that meet their […]
A bipartisan bill introduced in the House is calling on the Department of Homeland Security to investigate the use of artificial intelligence, machine learning and nanotechnology to improve border security operations. The Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act, backed by Reps. Lou Correa, D-Calif., and Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, mandates DHS to develop a strategic plan for […]
Washington, D.C.-based startup Rebellion Defense announced that it was awarded a spot on the General Services Administration’s Multiple Award Schedule, making its software services available to federal, state, local and tribal government customers. All of the company’s mission engineering services and software offerings, such as Iris and Nova, have been approved under the GSA contract […]
Six higher education institutions have received funding from the Department of Energy to establish electric power cybersecurity centers to improve energy security research and establish cybersecurity education programs. The selected organizations will work with energy operators and owners and the department’s national laboratories on innovative research focused on developing a series of training programs that […]
The General Services Administration has revealed the members of the new batch of the Presidential Innovation Fellows, a program that aims to improve government service with the use of technology. Announced on Tuesday, the new fellows will work to develop innovative solutions to help achieve national priorities, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving customer experience […]
The Department of Agriculture is developing an artificial intelligence strategy focused on preparing the workforce to adopt AI capabilities, sharing use cases and ensuring the agency leadership understands AI risks. During a recent American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council webinar, Fredy Diaz, deputy chief data officer at the USDA, said that while the […]
