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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.
- 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.
- Trump’s Labor nominee touts experience and fraud prevention as he seeks confirmation
by Dev AP on July 16, 2026 at 9:37 pmSonderling was a senior advisor at the department during Trump’s first term and went on to serve as a Republican member of the EEOC.
- 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.
- Senate bill would codify language accessibility standards targeted by Trump
by Justin Doubleday on July 15, 2026 at 4:01 pmThe bill would reinstate governmentwide language accessibility requirements, after Trump declared English as the “official” language of the United States.
- 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.
- Rethinking federal statistics in the AI era
by wfedstaff on July 13, 2026 at 7:16 pmFederal agencies are testing AI to improve survey quality, reduce costs and scale insights — but trust remains the priority. See how leaders are balancing innovation with transparency, privacy and human oversight in statistical programs.
- 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.
- Cyber training will enable government to successfully harness AI while staying secure
by commentators on July 9, 2026 at 8:48 pmWe must never allow the speed of AI innovation to outpace the readiness of the defenders charged with protecting it.
- Senate lawmaker presses DoD, tech firms to disclose AI contract terms
by Anastasia Obis on July 8, 2026 at 10:29 pm“It’s impossible to assess any safeguards that may exist in your company’s agreement with DoD without seeing the full contract,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren wrote.
- North Carolina rationalizes cyber tools by asking a simple question
by Jason Miller on July 8, 2026 at 9:01 pmBernice Russell-Bond, the North Carolina CISO, said she’s looking for the most impactful cyber tools while also maintaining fiscal responsibility.
- Beyond access: The next evolution of ICAM at Treasury
by commentators on July 7, 2026 at 8:49 pmThe next generation of ICAM should do more than verify identity. It should continuously interpret identity activity in context.
