Why identity is the definitive cyber defense for federal agencies
As adversaries leverage AI to mimic user behavior, agencies must adopt dynamic identity architectures to verify every interaction and safeguard critical missions continuously.
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Cybersecurity
Senate confirms national cyber director pick Sean Cairncross; A new commission to examine how to create an independent Cyber Force
The new commission was established by CSIS in partnership with the Cyber Solarium Commission 2.0 project at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
Democrats demand answers on Grok’s use in government; Starlink outage impacted Starshield services for military users
A letter to GSA seeks information surrounding the xAI tool following FedScoop reporting that revealed the agency’s testing of the platform.
Why cyber modernization requires partners with technical plus acquisition expertise
Navigating the rapid pace of technology within procurement constraints requires experts who understand both and know how to leverage cloud partners.
James Walkinshaw details his tech agenda; IRS has lost 25% of its IT workforce since Trump took office
Running for his old boss’s seat in Virginia’s 11th district, Walkinshaw details his tech agenda in an interview with FedScoop.
GSA’s plans to test the controversial AI tool Grok; Why IRS’s data-sharing deal with ICE could lead to ‘dangerous’ mistakes
An amicus brief from the Electronic Frontier Foundation asks an appeals court to consider Watergate-era privacy protections and the pitfalls of bulk data disclosures in immigration enforcement.
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CDC data chief announces departure from agency; Oracle products discounted under GSA OneGov deal
On top of significant discounts, Oracle will also provide “white-glove migration services” for cloud, stop charging data egress fees and promote pricing parity under the deal.
Salt Typhoon ‘largely contained’ in telecom networks; Pentagon’s AI office eliminates CTO directorate in pursuit of ‘efficiencies’
Brett Leatherman told CyberScoop in an interview that while the group still poses a threat, the bureau is focused on resilience and victim support, and going on…
Trump admin issues internal federal guidance on AI reporting; GSA’s newly expanded acquisition data reporting program is riddled with ‘shortcomings’
The updated guidance on use case reporting broadly resembles that of the Biden administration, though it abbreviates the process.
The State Department’s innovation-driven approach to security at the edge
Gharun Lacy, State’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for Cyber & Technology Security