Manny Medrano | Director, Cyber Monitoring & Operations, Bureau of Diplomatic Security | Dept. of State

Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the move as an effort to address the department’s bloat and bureaucracy.

In some cases, federal agencies have permitted the use of Signal, the encrypted messaging app used by top Trump officials to discuss attack plans.

The State Department can and should be a shining example of a well-run government agency — all it takes is the will to do so.

Speaking with FedScoop, John Silson talked next steps for StateChat and how providing models with context translates to user adoption.

Manny Medrano | Director, Cyber Monitoring & Operations, Bureau of Diplomatic Security | Dept. of State

Amy Ritualo | Acting Chief Data & AI Officer | Dept. of State

Sources tell FedScoop there were previously around 100 IT staffers, while a team focused on transitioning resources to State was disbanded.

Matthew Graviss has joined the Australian-based software company as its public sector chief technology officer after roughly 17 years in government.

The agency’s website says it has placed approximately 1,600 personnel on administrative leave.