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- Traditional verification methods are not who we thought they were
by commentators on July 20, 2026 at 7:20 pmAgencies need modern, independently tested verification tools that can detect deepfake injection and operate quickly in high-volume environments.
- Billington CyberSecurity Cyber and AI Outlook Series Episode 7: From Hype to Capability — How AI Can Realistically Change Cybersecurity
by wfedstaff on July 20, 2026 at 5:04 pmDiscover how federal agencies are applying AI to strengthen cybersecurity, improve operational efficiency and deliver measurable mission outcomes while balancing innovation, governance and human expertise.
- DoD plans CMMC listening sessions as questions swirl around review
by Justin Doubleday on July 17, 2026 at 9:48 pmThe CMMC review could lead to “everything from an overhaul, to small tweaks here and there,” DoD CIO Kirsten Davies said after the review team’s first meeting.
- Turning OMB M-26-14 into operational cyber advantage
by commentators on July 17, 2026 at 8:28 pmThe core idea behind M-26-14’s approach for addressing these advanced threats is practical. Security teams need timely access to relevant data in context.
- AI is about to overwhelm cyber defenses for one simple reason
by commentators on July 17, 2026 at 8:17 pmAI is finding vulnerabilities faster, whether the industry is ready for it or not. Mitigation is the only way for defenders to regain control.
- Post-quantum cryptography: A strategic imperative for modernization
by commentators on July 16, 2026 at 8:32 pmThat is the essence of prudent modernization: building systems capable of enduring change rather than merely surviving the present moment.
- Cyber agencies warn critical industries about Russia-linked hackers
by Michele Sandiford on July 16, 2026 at 3:46 pmThe hackers have spent years quietly extracting configuration data from poorly configured routers across critical infrastructure.
- You can’t defend critical infrastructure from threats you can’t detect
by Terry Gerton on July 15, 2026 at 4:55 pm“We don’t necessarily want to wait for the impacts to start happening before cybersecurity is implemented on orbit,” said Ernest Wong.
- Closing the delivery gap: 3 ways to turn federal AI access into mission use
by commentators on July 14, 2026 at 9:37 pmNew guidance, acquisition pathways and enterprise agreements are giving leaders more ways to move from policy intent to implementation.
- Public sector agencies inherited a browser credential risk. A patch isn’t enough to close it.
by commentators on July 14, 2026 at 9:23 pmMicrosoft’s sudden turnaround set a standard … The agencies that match it will be in a better position than those still waiting for a second proof-of-concept.
- Pentagon suspends CMMC phase two requirements, launches review of programby Justin Doubleday on July 13, 2026 at 8:39 pm
DoD CIO Kirsten Davies is suspending plans to ramp up CMMC third-party assessments, as part of a review that casts doubt on the future of the current program.
- Why Medicaid fraud enforcement alone cannot solve a $37B problem
by commentators on July 13, 2026 at 8:06 pmPeter Justen, founder and CEO at AmeriTrust Solutions, explains how data verification can have a bigger impact on stopping improper payments.
- The challenges, opportunities of open source intelligence for cyber defenders
by Jason Miller on July 13, 2026 at 4:11 amExperts from the State Department, DIA and Leidos say agencies need to build connected intelligence capabilities and AI tools to augment the human analyst.
- Fighting AI with AI requires enduring, new approaches
by Jason Miller on July 13, 2026 at 4:03 amFederal and industry experts say continuous monitoring, evaluation and red teaming can help organizations ensure their AI models are safe and secure.
- AI in battlefield intelligence: Expanding the speed of decision-making
by commentators on July 10, 2026 at 8:42 pmReducing the time between data collection and actionable insight can strengthen situational awareness and improve responsiveness in dynamic environments.
