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Medicare, Social Security go-broke dates pushed back by strong economy
Medicare’s go-broke date for its hospital insurance trust fund was pushed back five years to 2036, Social Security’s trust funds run into trouble in 2035.
By Fatima Hussein and Tom Murphy
Microsoft ripped over shoddy security in Chinese hack of feds
The hack was initially disclosed in July by Microsoft in a blog post and carried out by a group the company calls Storm-0558.
Opinion
How federal agencies can separate AI hype from reality
Be wary of claims that an AI solution can effortlessly scale to meet any demand. Scalability is a significant challenge in AI.
By John Mark Suhy
VA, other fed agencies must show their AI tools are safe, Harris says
The new policy is part of the more sweeping AI executive order signed by President Joe Biden in October.
By Matt O'Brien, The Associated Press
Opinion
Congress must help CISA maximize role in protecting the cyber realm
To optimize effectiveness, lawmakers should prioritize collaboration with agency officials when developing targeted legislation and appropriating funding.
By Marty Edwards
Congress moves to repopulate fed buildings, drawing White House ire
The bill echoes Republicans’ calls to the White House and leaders of federal agencies to bring teleworking employees back to offices.
Opinion
Three tips for securing the federal software supply chain
With the evolution of AI, machine learning, and large language models, it's critical that federal agencies have the right tools and processes in place.
By Nick Mistry
Opinion
Persistent engagement is best defense against nation-state adversaries
Sloppy setups, including the use of outdated encryption methods, make attacker infrastructures vulnerable to defenders looking for countermeasures.
By Ian Tarasevitsch and Mike Saxton
Opinion
Removing the Trojan Horse from America’s ports
The software embedded in Chinese-made cranes for loading and unloading cargo could possess clandestine abilities.
By Jiwon Ma and Mark Montgomery