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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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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State Department’s SATCOM Enhances Global Embassy Connectivity
The initiative offers affordable and reliable satellite communications for crisis response. State Department Chief Information Officer Kelly Fletcher is working to enhance the satellite communications (SATCOM) infrastructure to…
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Education Department Launches Kindergarten Peer Learning Program
State and local education agencies invited to participate The Department of Education launched its Kindergarten Sturdy Bridge Learning Community, a peer learning program open to state and local…
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U.S. Senate Confirms Anna Gomez to FCC
The seat has been open for three years. The Senate confirmed Anna Gomez to the Federal Communications Commission this week. The previous nominee for the FCC seat, Gigi…
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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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President Biden Appoints National Museum and Library Services Members
11 individuals selected to serve on the board. On Monday, Crosby Kemper, the Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services welcomed President Joe Biden’s 11 appointees…
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