Medical group agrees to pay a $480,000 fine for sub-par security. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reached its first cybersecurity settlement this month, fining Lafourche…
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Two Russian Nationals Charged with Hacking
They attempted to gain access to computers in the U.S., UK, and other countries. A federal grand jury has indicted two Russian nationals with charges of conspiracy to…
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District Judge Upholds Texas TikTok Ban on State Devices
He rules that restrictions on government devices do not violate the First Amendment. District Judge Robert Pitman upheld Texas’ state ban on the use of TikTok on government…
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Legislators Seek to Close Surveillance Loopholes Created after 9/11
“Backdoor” access permits the FBI to seize citizen’s data without a warrant. A bill sponsored by over a dozen senators and representatives would close legal loopholes that allow…
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Space Force Pauses Use of ChatGPT, Language AI
Memo states online AI programs gathering personal data pose a security risk. The U.S. Space Force recently paused the use of ChatGPT and other web-based artificial intelligence (AI)…
Read MoreAmendment to Unify Cybersecurity Requirements Proposed
NASA, GSA, and the Defense Department seek to standardize contractual requirements for all administration employees. The Department of Defense (DoD), the General Services Administration (GSA), and the National…
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Homeland Security Appoints Chief AI Officer
The new role will oversee AI policies introduced by the AI Task Force. The Department of Homeland Security recently announced that Chief Information Officer Eric Hysen has been…
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Commerce Secretary Says Tariffs Against China Under Review
Revisions will not be made until the review has been completed. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said President Biden’s administration will not adjust any of the tariffs against…
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NASA Cautiously Explores Using AI in Agency Processes
Potential applications include code-writing assistance and summarization. NASA has begun experimenting with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in some more menial processes, taking extensive precautions as they…
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DOD Plans for Cyber Workforce Strategy Implementation
Department establishes directives for 225,000 skilled cyber defense workers. The Department of Defense recently released its Cyber Workforce Strategy Implementation Plan, which outlines how the department intends to…
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