CISA Seeks Comments on Software Identifier Ecosystem White Paper

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is soliciting comments on its white paper exploring the creation of a software identifier ecosystem that would enable all organizations to enhance user support, inventory administration and vulnerability management. According to the white paper titled “Software Identification Ecosystem Option Analysis,” an effective software identification ecosystem requires software identifiers that […]
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Accenture Secures $486M State Department Contract to Support Supply Chain System

The Department of State has awarded Virginia-based Accenture Federal Services a potential seven-year, $486.4 million contract to operate and maintain an enterprise-wide supply chain management program. Required support for the Integrated Logistics Management System includes security monitoring, patches, federally mandated upgrades and customer training, according to the notice SAM .gov published Wednesday. The State Department […]
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CISA Releases ICT Supply Chain Risk Management Guidance for Small, Medium-Sized Businesses

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has released new guidance to help small and medium-sized businesses craft information and communication technology supply chain risk management plans with resilience in mind. The guidance lays down eight key steps for developing a resilience-centered supply chain management plan, with separate responsibilities for the business acquirer, integrator and supplier. […]
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US Border Patrol Awards LMI $604M Task Order to Support Capability Upgrades

LMI announced that it has received a potential five-year, $604 million task order to back the U.S. Border Patrol‘s Program Management Office Directorate’s modernization efforts. USBP PMOD is upgrading its capabilities along the southern and northern U.S. borders to protect migrants, facilitate commerce and combat human and drug trafficking operations, LMI said. The company said […]
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12 Projects Secure NSF Funding to Promote Inclusive Geoscience Research

The National Science Foundation has selected 12 research projects for funding under its Geosciences Open Science Ecosystem program promoting inclusive access to geosciences’ resources, such as data, physical collections, software and advanced computing.  Geared at advancing geosciences education and research, the program has allotted a total of $10.4 million to the projects divided into two […]
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USPS Chief Information Officer Says Cloud Helped Deliver Crucial Services to Customers

The U.S. Postal Service’s chief information officer said cloud computing has helped the agency deliver a good digital experience to customers. Pritha Mehra shared that the USPS adopted cloud technologies early to fit the agency’s business needs and support future decisions. She also said the USPS uses cloud technologies for its Informed Delivery offering, which […]
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US Coast Guard Fields AI, Open-Source Data to Tackle Illegal Fishing

The U.S. Coast Guard is turning to technologies such as artificial intelligence and open-source intelligence to address illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. Adm. Linda Fagan, commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, said IUU fishing requires a significant amount of data to be collected and analyzed to uncover patterns indicating illegal activities, Federal News Network reported […]
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National Institute of Standards and Technology Plans Additional AI Evaluation Measures

Elham Tabassi, the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s associate director for emerging technology, told lawmakers that she is planning to introduce new assessment techniques and a standards tracker for artificial intelligence. Her efforts are part of NIST’s goal to promote the development of responsible AI, Nextgov/FCW reported. Testifying before the House Science, Space and […]
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Startups Complete Data Exchange Testing With CBP Using Blockchain, Distributed Ledger Technologies

Three startups have completed real-time supply chain data exchange testing with Customs and Border Protection aimed at preventing forgery and counterfeiting of certificates and licenses. Mesur.io, Neoflow and Transmute performed work under Department of Homeland Security contracts awarded through the Science and Technology Directorate’s Silicon Valley Innovation Program. Neoflow’s work focused on oil and natural […]
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