The White House just changed the quantum game. Here’s what it means for national security.

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11 September 2026 at 18:29

For federal civilian agencies, the post-quantum cryptography migration clock is now ticking toward a major accountability deadline.

The time is now: Incentivize AI companies to share critical security information

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11 September 2026 at 17:45

With CISA 2015 set to expire in September 2026, Congress has an opportunity to extend the statute beyond cyber to cover AI-related threats and mitigations.

Software acquisition must meet the speed of development

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10 September 2026 at 17:22

The gap between how fast software can be built and how fast it can be acquired is widening. At some point, it stops being inefficient and becomes dangerous.

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Nobody failed CMMC. We just skipped the change management

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10 September 2026 at 16:55

Shawn James, the president and CEO of Transformation Systems, Inc., offers some ideas for how DoD can improve the CMMC process.

Don’t look now, but the shape of the workplace is changing again

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9 September 2026 at 17:04

The next generation of AI all depends on how humans and AI work together.

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What is defending our warfighters actually worth?

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9 September 2026 at 16:57

Stacy Bostjanick, a former DoD executive and Tara Lemieux, an Army veteran, who served in electronic warfare signals intel, explain why CMMC needs to continue.

How the Pentagon is undermining Trump executive orders

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8 September 2026 at 17:51

David Berteau, a former DoD executive and procurement expert, explains why the Pentagon’s recent cost and pricing memo is problematic and unnecessary.

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Compliance doesn’t win wars

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8 September 2026 at 17:08

Every military capability is ultimately judged by its contribution to combat effectiveness. Cybersecurity should be no exception.

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The forgotten goal of labor policy: Make work better

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7 September 2026 at 15:23

Maureen Conway, the vice president at the Aspen Institute, explains how Congress and agencies can pull certain policy levers to support essential workers.

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On 9/11, recall the patriots in 400 towers

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By: Tom Temin

7 September 2026 at 14:31

Attack by air ironically showed the resilience of the air traffic control system, plus the skill and nerves of people who landed a million passengers safely.

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Why H.R. 8408 won’t fix federal IT modernization on its own: What agencies should do instead

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4 September 2026 at 17:13

H.R. 8408 addresses the visibility part of the federal modernization challenge. But visibility alone does not create progress.

The future of wildfire response depends on emerging technology

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4 September 2026 at 17:03

We must build and test these solutions today, so they are ready to deploy when tomorrow’s emergencies strike. Now is the time to prepare for the future.

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The data we protect vs. the data we should

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3 September 2026 at 17:15

The adversaries here are well-resourced nation-states with explicit intent and demonstrated capability to exploit exactly what they steal.

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Holding agencies accountable for their human capital

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3 September 2026 at 17:13

Ronald Sanders, a NAPA fellow, former OPM associate director and former agency CHCO, explains why HR leaders should be treated like adults and held accountable.

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Forget the budget; the government’s tech gap is about capacity

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2 September 2026 at 17:38

Erika Dinnie, the vice president of federal strategy and planning at MetTel, explains why outsourcing to U.S.-based firms is a viable option for agencies.

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Money doesn’t build ships. Execution does

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2 September 2026 at 16:15

Kelly Bent, president of HumanTouch, explains why visibility into programmatic risks from technology and data can ensure successful outcomes.

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The quantum attack surface is bigger than it seems

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1 September 2026 at 17:53

Federal agencies need to recognize that the quantum attack surface extends far beyond the cryptographic systems currently prioritized for migration.

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CUI sprawl: The hidden driver of CMMC risk

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1 September 2026 at 16:51

An analysis of how controlled unclassified information spreads beyond formal systems and contracts.

Gold Eagle won’t stop breaches on its own

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31 August 2026 at 17:39

Coordinated, prioritized remediation only stays coordinated if attackers can’t reach the vulnerable system while a fix is pending.

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Time to fix the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program

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28 August 2026 at 18:39

Charles Wintermeyer, a retired Air Force officer and State Department Foreign Service officer, offers 2 ideas for helping former allies in Afghanistan.

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