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.

One year later, my layoff from the federal government has become a banishment

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22 July 2026 at 16:43

Despite our grief and trauma, many of us still want to return to the State Department or another federal agency. But the path back does not exist.

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.

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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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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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.

The Supreme Court Slaughter decision: Where do we go from here?

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16 July 2026 at 16:47

Ronald Sanders, a NAPA fellow, explains that while the decision opens the door to more questions than answers, it can’t change one thing.

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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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Ending the estrangement of Congress and the Pentagon

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15 July 2026 at 16:55

This could transform how Congress and the Pentagon understand each other and share information, making the relationship more secure, flexible and responsive.

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

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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.

Why Medicaid fraud enforcement alone cannot solve a $37B problem

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13 July 2026 at 16:06

Peter Justen, founder and CEO at AmeriTrust Solutions, explains how data verification can have a bigger impact on stopping improper payments.

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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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.

What OSHA’s latest rule changes signal for federal workforce risk management

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8 July 2026 at 17:33

Safety regulations and workers’ compensation outcomes are closely connected, particularly in higher-risk industries and federal workforce environments.

Beyond access: The next evolution of ICAM at Treasury

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7 July 2026 at 16:49

The next generation of ICAM should do more than verify identity. It should continuously interpret identity activity in context.

Federal government organizations must double down efforts to combat ‘living off the land’ attacks

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6 July 2026 at 16:47

LotL attacks represent a new frontier in cybersecurity, where adversaries use trusted system tools to carry out malicious activities.

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FAS industry day: New transparency, focus follow a major reorganization

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2 July 2026 at 16:46

Richard Beutel, a senior researcher at the George Mason Baroni Center for Government Contracting, offers some highlights from GSA’s recent industry day.

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