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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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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Fired DHS, Interior probationary workers challenge MSPB ruling

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By: Justin Doubleday

21 July 2026 at 17:55

Ex-probationary staff from DHS and Interior are challenging the MSPB's ruling that it lacks the jurisdiction to determine whether their firings were illegal.

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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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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Two airports opt into TSA’s new privatization model

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By: Justin Doubleday

20 July 2026 at 17:25

The first two airports have elected to participate in TSA's "Gold+" initiative, which allow private contractors to manage both staff and technology.

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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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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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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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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.

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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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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