Amid scrutiny into the US Secret Service, a look at how the agency uses technology
The Secret Service is typically mum about the technology it deploys to protect presidents, but plenty is publicly disclosed.
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Federal agencies affected by worldwide IT outage
A flaw in CrowdStrike software has impacted Microsoft products, with malfunctions resulting in problems for government services.
DHS invests in digital credential technology
Six companies, including three based in Europe, were awarded contracts following an agency solicitation last year.
Former Federal CISO DeRusha lands at Google Cloud
The ONCD alum takes over as director of global public sector compliance at the tech giant.
DHS announces first members of its AI Corps
The White House has previously said that it wants to hire 500 AI experts within the federal government.
DHS releases AI chemical safety recommendations, building off voluntary White House pledges
The report from the agency’s Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office offers guidance on how to combat AI-fueled chemical and biological threats.
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GSA taps seven federal tech experts for new FedRAMP advisory group
Officials from the GSA, CMS, CISA, DHS and other agencies will make up the inaugural Technical Advisory Group.
DHS official: AI could exacerbate chemical and biological threats
The assistant secretary for DHS’s Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction office warned in an interview that AI could supercharge biological research — and invent new pathogens.
DHS launches safety and security board focused on AI and critical infrastructure
Executives from OpenAI, NVIDIA and Alphabet are among those taking part.
DHS picks OMB official to lead its new AI Corps
The agency is leaning heavily into the new technology, with a goal of hiring 50 AI experts throughout the year.