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IT & Networks

House bill would strengthen election cybersecurity, auditing

The Protecting the American Process for Election Results (PAPER) Act establishes directives and grants for states to harden systems against manipulation.
White House IT modernization plan calls for fewer networks, more shared services

“It is imperative for the federal government to leverage these innovations to provide better service for its citizens in the most cost-effective and secure manner,” according to a draft report released this week by the White House’s American Technology Council and Office of American Innovation.
Government rises from bottom of cyber ranking … but not far

On average, the local McDonald’s has better cybersecurity than the typical federal office.
Feds shouldn’t use AI just because it’s cool

“AI should not be implemented in government just because it is a new, exciting technology.”