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MeriTalk Q&A: Trustwave’s Rucker Sees Innovation Blooming Amid Pandemic

In the modern era of IT security, few have seen as much – and done more to make it secure – than Bill Rucker, president of Trustwave Government Solutions. In the midst of a 20-year stretch in the public sector market that began with Intellitactics prior to its acquisition by Trustwave, Rucker leads the company’s effort to help government fight cybercrime, protect data, and reduce security risk.

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    The Joint Artificial Intelligence Center in the Department of Defense will be training individuals to implement and champion the AI principles which the department adopted.

  2. Nancy Pelosi Chuck Schumer -min Pelosi Urges Dems to Begin Work on Second Relief Package

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  3. DoD Issues Mask-Up Guidance for Personnel, Contractors

    Following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to use cloth face coverings during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Defense Department (DoD) is directing military personnel, DoD civilian employees, their family members, and contractors to cover their faces in public settings.

  4. Academia Calls for Government-Led National Research Cloud

    The Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (AI) Initiative at Stanford University is calling for a national research cloud led by the Federal government to fuel innovation and collaboration between academia, the public sector, and industry.

  1. TSA Should Update BASE Cybersecurity Template, GAO Says

    The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) suggests that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) update its Baseline Assessment for Security Enhancement (BASE) cybersecurity template to reflect key cybersecurity practices.

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  3. CMMC Accreditation Body Sets Monday Meeting

    The Department of Defense is working to get the word out about its new cybersecurity certification for contractors in the Defense Industrial Base.

  4. Myth or Fact: Debunking a Few COVID-19 Fictions

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  6. FCC Votes to Implement $200M Emergency Telehealth Program, Connected Care Pilot

    The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) voted in favor of adopting a $200 million telehealth program, as appropriated by the CARES Act, to help healthcare providers purchase telecommunications devices and broadband connectivity.

  7. TIA Calls for Global Supply Chain Security Standards

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  8. Reducing Risks for Federal Agencies With Privileged Access Management

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  9. Sen. Warner Seeks Directive to Protect Federal Contractors

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  10. CTA, ATA Partner With AWS on Telehealth Resource Site

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