AI, audits and OSINT featured in House intel bill

By: Justin Doubleday

22 July 2026 at 19:05

The House intel bill would establish an IC chief AI officer, illuminate how agencies fund open-source intelligence, give the IC IG new authorities and more.

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AI enthusiasm isn’t AI readiness: Why mission clarity must come first

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22 July 2026 at 17:32

Once clear goals and outcomes are set, technical and operational readiness work can align to drive the outcomes agencies are trying to achieve.

FedRAMP and Identity Security: Why federal organizations are consolidating identity security platforms

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By: wfedstaff

22 July 2026 at 17:28

Identity security consolidation helps federal agencies reduce risk, cut costs and strengthen Zero Trust by unifying governance, access and AI controls.

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Fragmented but converging AI security standards

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21 July 2026 at 16:39

AI governance isn’t a destination; it is an ongoing process of learning, adapting and refining.

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25 years after 9/11, why the federal government still needs to solve its information sharing problems

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21 July 2026 at 16:17

Mark Forman, former OMB administrator for e-government and IT, explains why it’s time to kick-start the “collect once, use many” approach to data governance.

Contractors face uncertainty with cybersecurity regs, AI rules and acquisition policies

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By: Terry Gerton

21 July 2026 at 15:48

"There needs to be a cybersecurity regime for compliance among government contractors," said Stephanie Kostro.

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As agencies rethink cybersecurity requirements, how will they manage AI risks?

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By: Terry Gerton

21 July 2026 at 15:17

"GSA seems very receptive to additional feedback to refine the clause before they finalize it," said Dan Ramish.

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DoD pauses CMMC, but contractors still have obligations

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By: Terry Gerton

21 July 2026 at 12:22

"The CMMC program is just a certification program on top of the security controls that are still required and will be required," said Eric Crusius.

Why federal agencies need a ‘trust but verify’ AI strategy

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By: commentators

20 July 2026 at 18:38

As budgets shrink, AI poses a real opportunity for federal agencies to improve efficiency, strengthen resilience and modernize operations.

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AI may be getting the attention, but it’s only as reliable as the data behind it

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By: Terry Gerton

20 July 2026 at 16:43

"I think that's the jump that we're really trying to make here, is go from data accessibility to data understandability," said Richard Coffin.

Traditional verification methods are not who we thought they were

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By: commentators

20 July 2026 at 15:20

Agencies need modern, independently tested verification tools that can detect deepfake injection and operate quickly in high-volume environments.

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A new Commerce Dept policy pits privacy and transparency against access to information

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By: Terry Gerton

20 July 2026 at 13:29

"These data contain within it a lot of information that has policy implications, economic development, transportation infrastructure," said Paul Schroeder.

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Billington CyberSecurity Cyber and AI Outlook Series Episode 7: From Hype to Capability — How AI Can Realistically Change Cybersecurity

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By: wfedstaff

20 July 2026 at 13:04

Discover how federal agencies are applying AI to strengthen cybersecurity, improve operational efficiency and deliver measurable mission outcomes while balancing innovation, governance and human expertise.

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General Dynamics protests DISA’s Enclave contract expansion

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By: Anastasia Obis

17 July 2026 at 18:30

DISA says that the Enclave contract is "the only viable contracting alternative" given the compressed timeline for migrating combatant commands to DoDNet.

DoD plans CMMC listening sessions as questions swirl around review

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By: Justin Doubleday

17 July 2026 at 17:48

The CMMC review could lead to "everything from an overhaul, to small tweaks here and there,” DoD CIO Kirsten Davies said after the review team's first meeting.

Turning OMB M-26-14 into operational cyber advantage

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By: commentators

17 July 2026 at 16:28

The core idea behind M-26-14’s approach for addressing these advanced threats is practical. Security teams need timely access to relevant data in context.

AI is about to overwhelm cyber defenses for one simple reason

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By: commentators

17 July 2026 at 16:17

AI is finding vulnerabilities faster, whether the industry is ready for it or not. Mitigation is the only way for defenders to regain control.

Pentagon eyes end to PDFs for budget transfers

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By: Rachel Cohen

16 July 2026 at 18:20

The Pentagon is testing a digital funding system to replace PDF-based budget transfers, aiming to cut disbursement times from months to as little as two weeks.

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Post-quantum cryptography: A strategic imperative for modernization

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16 July 2026 at 16:32

That is the essence of prudent modernization: building systems capable of enduring change rather than merely surviving the present moment.

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Cyber agencies warn critical industries about Russia-linked hackers

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By: Michele Sandiford

16 July 2026 at 11:46

The hackers have spent years quietly extracting configuration data from poorly configured routers across critical infrastructure.

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