IT & Networks

‘Adversarial AI’ a threat to military systems, Shift5′s Lospinoso says

The former Army captain told a Senate Armed Services panel how artificial intelligence can impact military operations.

3 days ago

Why interoperability is the foundation for federal IT modernization

As agencies modernize IT systems, workflows and policies, strategic upgrades must ensure relevant data can be shared seamlessly between organizations.

6 days ago

Why the military moves faster than government on AI

A Q&A with a former member of the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence about how agencies can get around talent and budget constraints.

A digital playbook to modernize federal IT networks

Digital playbooks include repeatable checklists that automate the steps necessary to respond to and remediate such an issue.

8 days ago

White House unveils efforts to guide federal research of AI

The U.S. government and private sector in recent months have begun more publicly weighing the possibilities and perils of artificial intelligence.

8 days ago

Ideas for AI in government are there. The people aren’t, experts say

How does the government overcome its own hiring struggles at the pace of AI development?

2 weeks ago

Despite failures so far, VA inks new Oracle Cerner health records deal

The electronic medical records project has been halted amid ongoing problems with the rollout.

2 weeks ago

This picture, taken on Jan. 23, 2023, in Toulouse, France, shows screens displaying the logos of OpenAI and ChatGPT.

ChatGPT’s chief calls for new federal agency to regulate AI

Altman proposed the formation of a U.S. or global agency that would license the most powerful AI systems.

2 weeks ago

Fear, funds and fossilware top barriers to updating federal tech

Agencies say they’re constrained by stagnant budgets and an aging IT workforce that is poached by the private sector.

3 weeks ago

US busts Russian cyber operation in dozens of countries

The Justice Department says it has disrupted a long-running Russian cyberespionage campaign that stole sensitive information from U.S. and NATO networks.

3 weeks ago

Holistic upgrades to IT can enhance the federal employee experience

To recruit and onboard a diverse pool of talented candidates, federal agencies must modernize their hiring practices.

3 weeks ago

Congress eyes new rules for tech: What’s under consideration

Lawmakers have introduced bipartisan bills to regulate tech, and it’s one of the few major policy issues where Republicans and Democrats generally align.

3 weeks ago

CDC Director Walensky resigns, citing pandemic transition

Walensky, 54, has been the agency’s director for a little over two years. In her letter to Biden, she expressed “mixed feelings” about stepping down.

4 weeks ago

How the US government can combat Russian disinformation on Ukraine

U.S. support could go a long way toward helping Balkan countries in their attempts to remain autonomous from Russia.

4 weeks ago

How agencies could utilize $12.7 billion budgeted for cybersecurity

Having centralized secrets management is core to building a zero trust environment.

4 weeks ago

Coast Guard fills cyber skill gaps with all-remote team of volunteers

The Coast Guard, an armed service within the Department of Homeland Security, recruits a volunteer body of more than 20,000 members.

4 weeks ago

Is ‘memory safety’ the killer use case for SBOMs?

The federal government — the country’s largest purchaser of software — will be using SBOMs to instruct security compliance for procurement.

4 weeks ago

Addressing OT security under the National Cybersecurity Strategy

Lessons learned from modernizing IT won’t apply to OT because of the latter's unique operating requirements.

5 weeks ago

Joint Collaborative Environments can help stop foreign disinformation

The U.S. faces increasingly complex and sophisticated threats from foreign governments exerting malign influence.

5 weeks ago

IT & Networks

The digital revolution is changing everything, including the federal government. Stay up to date on how IT is changing the face of government.

The former Army captain told a Senate Armed Services panel how artificial intelligence can impact military operations.

As agencies modernize IT systems, workflows and policies, strategic upgrades must ensure relevant data can be shared seamlessly between organizations.

A Q&A with a former member of the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence about how agencies can get around talent and budget constraints.

Digital playbooks include repeatable checklists that automate the steps necessary to respond to and remediate such an issue.

The U.S. government and private sector in recent months have begun more publicly weighing the possibilities and perils of artificial intelligence.

How does the government overcome its own hiring struggles at the pace of AI development?

The electronic medical records project has been halted amid ongoing problems with the rollout.

Altman proposed the formation of a U.S. or global agency that would license the most powerful AI systems.

Agencies say they’re constrained by stagnant budgets and an aging IT workforce that is poached by the private sector.

The Justice Department says it has disrupted a long-running Russian cyberespionage campaign that stole sensitive information from U.S. and NATO networks.

To recruit and onboard a diverse pool of talented candidates, federal agencies must modernize their hiring practices.

Lawmakers have introduced bipartisan bills to regulate tech, and it’s one of the few major policy issues where Republicans and Democrats generally align.

Walensky, 54, has been the agency’s director for a little over two years. In her letter to Biden, she expressed “mixed feelings” about stepping down.

U.S. support could go a long way toward helping Balkan countries in their attempts to remain autonomous from Russia.

Having centralized secrets management is core to building a zero trust environment.

The Coast Guard, an armed service within the Department of Homeland Security, recruits a volunteer body of more than 20,000 members.

The federal government — the country’s largest purchaser of software — will be using SBOMs to instruct security compliance for procurement.

Lessons learned from modernizing IT won’t apply to OT because of the latter's unique operating requirements.

The U.S. faces increasingly complex and sophisticated threats from foreign governments exerting malign influence.