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In this photo illustration, the DeepSeek app is displayed on an iPhone screen on Jan. 27, 2025 in San Anselmo, Calif. (Photo Illustration by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

DHS to ban DeepSeek from federal civilian agencies

The order cites national security concerns, including sending data to servers in China, the potential malware and the overall risk to federal IT systems.
Jennifer Franks, director of the GAO’s Center for Enhanced Cybersecurity, speaks during the Elastic Public Sector Summit on March 19, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Scoop News Group photo)

GAO cyber chief eyes workforce investments as watchdog does more with less

Jennifer Franks, director of the GAO’s Center for Enhanced Cybersecurity, said the nonpartisan agency needs upskilling and adaptability to keep pace with AI-related threats.
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In this photo illustration, the CLEAR Secure company logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Piotr Swat/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

VA piloting CLEAR identity verification on its website

While using CLEAR is free and not mandatory, the pilot is “one of the first steps of a larger VA modernization effort” and combats identity fraud when…
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