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.

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.

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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Traditional verification methods are not who we thought they were

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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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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.

Turning OMB M-26-14 into operational cyber advantage

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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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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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You can’t defend critical infrastructure from threats you can’t detect

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By: Terry Gerton

15 July 2026 at 12:55

"We don't necessarily want to wait for the impacts to start happening before cybersecurity is implemented on orbit," said Ernest Wong.

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Air Force, Space Force network lockouts hit troops and civilians

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By: Rachel Cohen

14 July 2026 at 18:14

Air Force employees are being locked out of their computers as cybersecurity quarantines tied to software updates disrupt work across bases and the Pentagon.

Closing the delivery gap: 3 ways to turn federal AI access into mission use

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By: commentators

14 July 2026 at 17:37

New guidance, acquisition pathways and enterprise agreements are giving leaders more ways to move from policy intent to implementation.

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Public sector agencies inherited a browser credential risk. A patch isn’t enough to close it.

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14 July 2026 at 17:23

Microsoft's sudden turnaround set a standard ... The agencies that match it will be in a better position than those still waiting for a second proof-of-concept.

AI in battlefield intelligence: Expanding the speed of decision-making

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10 July 2026 at 16:42

Reducing the time between data collection and actionable insight can strengthen situational awareness and improve responsiveness in dynamic environments.

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For pregnant Medicaid patients, finding care depends on an unreliable system

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By: Terry Gerton

10 July 2026 at 13:54

"At the end of the day, with billions of public dollars invested, a Medicaid enrollee shouldn't have to guess where to find care," said Laura Kordish.

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Cyber training will enable government to successfully harness AI while staying secure

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9 July 2026 at 16:48

We must never allow the speed of AI innovation to outpace the readiness of the defenders charged with protecting it.

VHA is modernizing, but the real test is whether veterans and providers get a better experience

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By: Terry Gerton

9 July 2026 at 15:07

"By the end of 2026, we estimate that there will be approximately 14.3 million veterans who are eligible to enroll in VA health care," said John Bartrum.

DoT CIO Pidugu leaving

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By: Jason Miller

9 July 2026 at 15:02

Pavan Pidugu, the Transportation Department CIO, told his staff his last day is Sept. 4.

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DLA accelerates ERP modernization to strengthen audit readiness

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By: Jory Heckman

9 July 2026 at 14:48

The Defense Logistics Agency is years ahead of schedule on an ERP modernization effort aimed at reducing technical debt and improving audit.

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