Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks, a two-time Wash100 winner, has signed papers to operationalize the Department of Defense’s foundational tenets for responsible artificial intelligence development. In May 2021, Hicks published a memorandum outlining six tenets: RAI governance, warfighter trust, AI product and acquisition lifecycle, requirements validation, responsible AI ecosystem and AI workforce. The new […]
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has released the second version of guidance that helps agencies migrate their offerings to the cloud. The second version of the Cloud Security Technical Reference Architecture provides a series of guidelines that would help government organizations use public cloud offerings more securely. The TRA also includes definitions and clarifications […]
The Technology Modernization Fund program has earmarked $94.8 million for three new projects focused on improving agencies’ network security. Federal Chief Information Officer Clare Martorana, chair of the TMF Board and a 2022 Wash100 winner, said that the government is heavily investing in transitioning agencies away from outdated security architectures toward zero trust. Zero trust […]
Information technology services and consulting firm Octo announced the launch of a new data mesh solution for federal clients seeking to accelerate the pace of innovation and realize greater mission value from their data analytics investments. The new offering delivers outcomes that increase data value and mission agility by helping agencies embrace product thinking and manage […]
Amazon Web Services announced that its encrypted messaging solution for government customers has achieved Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program Ready status at the Moderate Impact level. FedRAMP is a government-wide program that evaluates and certifies the security of cloud-based products and services offered to federal agencies. A ready designation is required for companies pursuing […]
The House of Representatives Chief Administrative Office will soon have a new digital services team dedicated to addressing the chamber’s modernization requirements, a technology official said. Alan Thompson, the House’s chief information officer, said that member offices over the past decade have been keen on taking advantage of modern technologies. For instance, the House began […]
More than 100 companies participated in the U.S. Cyber Command’s classified industry day event on June 14, gaining insights into what advanced capabilities its directorate leaders need. The industry day was not focused on reaching out to already established companies but on discovering what smaller, innovative businesses have to offer, USCYBERCOM said. Providing executives information […]
The Internal Revenue Service has introduced an artificial intelligence-powered bot that can accommodate clients who have received a notice of delinquency. According to the IRS, individuals who owe the government less than $25,000 can call the Automated Collection System and Accounts Management lines to set up a payment plan. The individuals can verify their identities […]
KBR, a technology and engineering contractor, announced that its cloud and mission service platform is now available on the official government storefront for secure cloud offerings. The KBR Vaault is listed on the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program Marketplace with the ready designation. FedRAMP is a government program that provides security certifications for cloud-based […]
Transport security technology firm Pangiam announced that it has been selected by the Transportation Security Administration to demonstrate an artificial intelligence-driven accessible screening solution, which is touted to potentially transform aviation security worldwide. The award was the result of a broad agency announcement for transportation security solutions issued by the TSA’s Innovation Task Force in […]
