NSA wants NatSec users to mask location data
The spy agency is advising users of Defense Department and National Security Systems to take steps to mask their location data on mobile devices and computers.
CISA updates internet connection policies
Many of the changes to the core Trusted Internet Connection policies were in response to public feedback seeking new tech and additional architectural and security concepts.
Does the White House need a new risk management chief?
Recommendations from an ACT-IAC paper for the next presidential term include a chief risk management officer based at the Office of Management and Budget.
CMMC training registration opens, but implementation worries persist
The first cadre of DOD cybersecurity assessors is expected to graduate by early August, but concerns loom over Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification.
AI leadership restructuring, IT policy oversight on tap in 2021 NDAA
The House Armed Services Committee began marking up its draft of the 2021 defense policy bill with some focus on artificial intelligence efforts and oversight of IT policy.
Retention woes challenge government contractors
Deltek manager says pandemic highlights need for rethinking performance assessments, workplace flexibilities.
House Dems want the Fed to open their digital banking services
Months after IRS began doling out stimulus checks, tens of millions of Americans have yet to receive their share. Experts are calling for better tech and expanded access to the banking system.
White House lays out plans to open agencies, move off telework
In a new document, the federal government explains plans to align a reopening of all federal agency functions and a return to in-person work with national guidelines promulgated by the White House and health officials on bringing back a state of normalcy when a decline in the COVID-19 pandemic occurs.
GSA speeds payments to small business contractors
The General Services Administration made an exception to Federal Acquisition Regulations to accelerate payments to its small business prime contractors and subcontractors.
DOD releases first AI ethics principles, but there’s work left to on implementation
The Defense Department released its first official artificial intelligence ethics principles that it says will shape how it develops and implements the technology.
TIC 3.0 and zero-trust networking
Commentators on the new Trusted Internet Connection policy have noted that "zero-trust" strategies might not be a perfect fit.
Fighting bots and comment spam
Experts are divided about what constitutes abuse of the comment process during federal rulemaking.
As botnet bill gains new life, old concerns about scope linger
A bill that would give the Department of Justice new tools to prosecute botnet traffickers quietly passed through the Senate Judiciary Committee in December 2019.
FBI will notify states when election systems are breached
The internal policy change is meant to increase "visibility and transparency" around voting system intrusions during the 2020 election cycle.
Army chief says to expect fewer program cuts in 2021 budget
After two rounds of zero-based budgeting, the Army's 2021 budget request is likely to contain fewer steep cuts to underperforming or legacy programs, according to Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy.
Security researchers seek clarity on legal protections in CISA vulnerability disclosure directive
Some notable names in the security research community have already weighed in on a draft order directing federal agencies to set up their own vulnerability disclosure programs.
Senate's CISA subpoena bill adds privacy protections to DHS proposal
The draft legislation would require DHS to set up internal protocols to document and justify how it uses the authority and report to Congress on its effectiveness.
Navy operations chief puts cloud, networks at center of maritime war strategy
Adm. Mike Gilday, the Chief of Naval Operations, directs senior leaders to incorporate technology to enhance maintenance, training, and warfighting capabilities.
Norquist: Data trust key to improving DOD's audit
David Norquist, the deputy defense secretary and DOD's former comptroller, told Congress DOD needs to use data like the commercial sector.
DOD to get interim agile software rules
A new adaptive acquisition framework being rolled out by the Defense Department will boost software development.
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