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Federal government lagging behind on key AI requirements, watchdog finds

Federal agencies are behind on efforts to improve their management of artificial intelligence (AI) despite its expanding footprint in the government.
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) report found that key efforts to strengthen AI management have missed deadlines and are incomplete.

CISA issues emergency directive for federal agencies to patch Ivanti VPN vulnerabilities

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued an emergency directive for federal agencies to patch their systems against a zero-day exploit in a VPN software.
The vulnerabilities in the software were publicly released by the software company on Jan. 10, and so far, the campaign has impacted at least 2,100 devices worldwide.

White House orders agencies to tap chief AI officers | Semafor

Federal agencies required to designate a chief AI officer and establish AI governance board within 60 days.
Federal departments must publicly disclose AI tools, identify risks, and implement minimum practices to protect individuals' rights and safety from AI impact.

Architects of the Trump Supreme Court See Culmination of Conservative Push

The conservative-dominated Supreme Court led by Justice Gorsuch has focused on dismantling federal agency power and regulations, a key goal for the Trump administration.

Biden administration awards $4.3 billion in climate grants to 30 states

25 projects received $4.3 billion grants for clean energy deployment, aiming to reduce 150M metric tons of CO2e by 2030.

CISA issues guide to help federal agencies set cybersecurity priorities

The DHS guidance aims to enhance federal cybersecurity measures focusing on building robust capabilities against evolving threats.

Federal government lagging behind on key AI requirements, watchdog finds

Federal agencies are behind on efforts to improve their management of artificial intelligence (AI) despite its expanding footprint in the government.
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) report found that key efforts to strengthen AI management have missed deadlines and are incomplete.

CISA issues emergency directive for federal agencies to patch Ivanti VPN vulnerabilities

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued an emergency directive for federal agencies to patch their systems against a zero-day exploit in a VPN software.
The vulnerabilities in the software were publicly released by the software company on Jan. 10, and so far, the campaign has impacted at least 2,100 devices worldwide.

White House orders agencies to tap chief AI officers | Semafor

Federal agencies required to designate a chief AI officer and establish AI governance board within 60 days.
Federal departments must publicly disclose AI tools, identify risks, and implement minimum practices to protect individuals' rights and safety from AI impact.

Architects of the Trump Supreme Court See Culmination of Conservative Push

The conservative-dominated Supreme Court led by Justice Gorsuch has focused on dismantling federal agency power and regulations, a key goal for the Trump administration.

Biden administration awards $4.3 billion in climate grants to 30 states

25 projects received $4.3 billion grants for clean energy deployment, aiming to reduce 150M metric tons of CO2e by 2030.

CISA issues guide to help federal agencies set cybersecurity priorities

The DHS guidance aims to enhance federal cybersecurity measures focusing on building robust capabilities against evolving threats.
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Perspective | Social Security, Export-Import Bank among survey's worst federal workplaces

Recognizing top federal workplaces in Best Places to Work report encourages high-performing leaders and provides guidance for improvement.

2023 Rising Star: Conrad Stosz

Conrad Stosz, the director of artificial intelligence in the Office of the Federal Chief Information Officer, brings his experience from the private sector to the federal government's technological policy demands.
Stosz has a background in overseeing software development teams and has worked on AI tools for data analytics and sciences in the Central Intelligence Agency and the Department of Defense.
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OMB takes aim at internet of things cybersecurity

Federal agencies have been directed by the Office of Management and Budget to create an internet of things inventory by the end of fiscal 2024.
The inventory will help agencies identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities posed by interconnected devices.

20 federal agencies miss deadline for implementing cyber incident tracking requirements, watchdog says

Many federal agencies have failed to meet the cybersecurity requirements set by the Biden administration, including advanced event logging standards.
The failure to implement event logging requirements hampers the federal government's ability to detect, investigate, and remediate cyber threats.

OMB takes aim at internet of things cybersecurity

Federal agencies have been directed by the Office of Management and Budget to create an internet of things inventory by the end of fiscal 2024.
The inventory will help agencies identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities posed by interconnected devices.

20 federal agencies miss deadline for implementing cyber incident tracking requirements, watchdog says

Many federal agencies have failed to meet the cybersecurity requirements set by the Biden administration, including advanced event logging standards.
The failure to implement event logging requirements hampers the federal government's ability to detect, investigate, and remediate cyber threats.
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Cybersecurity: Federal Agencies Made Progress, but Need to Fully Implement Incident Response Requirements (GAO Report)

Federal agencies have improved their ability to detect, analyze, and handle cyber threats, but some have not met requirements for event logging.
Federal agencies rely on tools, services, and resources for cybersecurity incident response.

Supreme Court Conservatives Appear Hostile To Securities And Exchange Commission's Reach

The U.S. Supreme Court's conservative justices questioned the constitutionality of the Securities and Exchange Commission's ability to take enforcement actions outside of the court system during oral arguments.
The case could have significant implications for the power of federal agencies to enforce the law through administrative proceedings.
Conservative judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit previously ruled that Congress unconstitutionally gave the SEC the power to choose where to bring proceedings.

One of the Most Complex Cases of the Supreme Court Term Could Also Be the Most Devastating

The Supreme Court will hear arguments in Securities and Exchange Commission v. Jarkesy to review a ruling that set aside a decision of the SEC.
The lower court ruling, if upheld, would likely make adjudications by most federal agencies a thing of the past.
Jarkesy argues that the SEC's decision must be vacated because the agency sought civil penalties and disgorgement of unlawful gains in an agency proceeding and not in a federal court.

Democrats Signal Openness to Plan to Avert Shutdown as Republicans Balk

Speaker Mike Johnson's proposal to avert a government shutdown is facing opposition from hard-line Republicans.
Democratic opposition to the proposal is softening, indicating potential bipartisan approval.
The proposal includes funding federal agencies into early 2024 with staggered deadlines and avoids a debate over wartime aid to Israel and Ukraine.

House proposal prohibits agencies' use of blockchain tech tied to China

Bipartisan House legislation aims to limit federal government's use of blockchain technologies from entities with ties to the Chinese Communist Party and other foreign adversaries.
The bill aims to address cybersecurity concerns and prevent China from accessing critical national security intelligence and Americans' private information.
Five companies with ties to Chinese firms would be barred from selling blockchain technologies and services to the U.S. government.
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