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Cybersecurity
Voting machines must be test hacked for certification, under proposed bill
The new law would require cybersecurity penetration testing as part of voting systems’ approval process.
Cybersecurity
Security a top priority in the software development process, report finds
However, the government is lagging behind the private sector in using some of these tools.
Cybersecurity
NIST wants to mitigate smart home telehealth cybersecurity risks
The agency is looking for providers to help address the cybersecurity and privacy vulnerabilities in the telehealth ecosystem as it works to create a practice guide on the topic.
Cloud & Infrastructure
FCC proposes rule to boost cell service from space
The proposed rule would help satellite operators and terrestrial network service providers work together to expand coverage, particularly in rural, unserved and underserved areas.
Data & Analytics
Partnerships and improved data may bolster U.S. weather predictions
Data collection enabled by cross-sector partnerships can help states better predict and prepare for disastrous weather events.
Emerging Tech
US needs improved regulation to foster drone R&D
As first responders become more reliant on UAS for tasks such as delivering medical supplies and inspecting infrastructure, ongoing regulation and R&D challenges hinder the widespread use of the technology.
Cybersecurity
NIST renews cyber center partnership, launches small business focus
The agency renewed its partnerships that support the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence and launched the NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Community of Interest.
Cloud & Infrastructure
NTIA wants public insight on how to disperse billions in internet for all funding
The agency is looking for comments on how it should structure two grant programs that will provide almost $2.7 billion in funding for digital equity initiatives.
Emerging Tech
NASA tests autonomous aircraft decision tech in Arizona cities
The agency is aiming to help air vehicles respond to anomalies—such as weather changes—faster, as the vehicles are used to provide essential services.
Cybersecurity
Agencies seek public input on updates to guiding plan for cyber R&D
The document is updated once every four years.
Cloud & Infrastructure
NSF will invest up to $28M for STEM open-source ecosystems
State and local governments can apply for funding that supports open-source ecosystems to make products such as hardware, software, programming languages and other tools publicly accessible.
Emerging Tech
IBM, NASA will use AI to improve climate change research
The research will use IBM’s artificial intelligence technology and NASA’s Earth and geospatial science data to make climate data more accessible to data scientists, policy makers and the public.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Tech gig workers love the flexibility, report finds
As the government looks to fill tech positions, it could consider offering some of the benefits that workers like about freelancing, such as flexibility and remote work.
Cybersecurity
NSF awards $29M in new CyberCorps scholarship for service grants
The funding will go to nine universities in 2023 to support building the next generation of cyber professionals to serve local, state and federal governments.
Emerging Tech
‘We have nothing’ showing UFOs are of alien origin, defense official says
So far, data has not shown unidentified anomalous phenomena to be from an alien source, according to defense officials.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Lack of cloud backups poses a ‘real problem’ for data protection, expert says
A Veeam report found that a third of IT leaders did not think their cloud data needed to be backed up for security.
Cybersecurity
What should the government do in 2023 to fill its cyber workforce shortage?
The threat of cyberattacks makes filling these positions critical, experts say.
Data & Analytics
Change data infrastructure to meet new needs, experts advise
Experts at an Urban Institute event noted that the decline of data sources like surveys has created a need for improved information sharing capabilities.
Data & Analytics
Report: Governments behind private sector in customer, employee experience
Governments have improved their digital transformation efforts, but much work remains.
Emerging Tech