The CLEAR Act would require DHS to report to Congress within 180 days on what it needs to fix gaps in the department’s event logging. […]

New OMB guidance requires agencies to prioritize high-risk systems for PQC migration, submit implementation plans within 120 days, and complete key phases of the transition through 2035. […]

DOE’s new Quantum Genesis initiative aims to deliver a fault-tolerant quantum computing capability for scientific research by 2028. It answers a requirement laid out in a June 22 executive order. […]

The orders launch a federal push to develop a scientifically relevant quantum computer and direct agencies to complete migration to post-quantum cryptography by 2031. […]

While phishing volumes fell globally for a second consecutive year, government organizations saw attacks jump from 92 million to 138 million as threat actors shifted toward high-value targets. […]

A new report cites data quality issues, fragmented oversight, and interoperability gaps that hinder eligibility determinations and data-matching efforts. […]

AWS is the first vendor to receive a contract under the Cumulus cloud services vehicle. Microsoft, Google Cloud, and Oracle will receive separate contracts later this year. […]

The directive expands the NSA’s cybersecurity oversight role and establishes new baseline security requirements for federal national security systems. […]

Anthropic says a Trump administration export control directive forced the company to disable its most advanced AI models, raising new questions about federal oversight of frontier AI systems. […]

David Shive says detailed operational data can help agencies determine whether AI investments continue delivering results after pilot incentives expire. […]

CISA’s new directive sets tiered remediation timelines for federal agencies, including a three-day deadline for the highest-risk vulnerabilities. […]

Former DISA Director Bob Skinner warned that China’s cyber operations are increasingly focused on positioning for future disruptive attacks against U.S. critical infrastructure. […]

Federal leaders said AI is helping agencies address longstanding inefficiencies in acquisition and skills matching. It must be used to augment human capabilities, they said. […]

The bill would restore federal funding for MS-ISAC. Sen. Warner warned that funding cuts left small and rural communities with less access to critical cyber defenses. […]

The national security memorandum calls for updated guidance on autonomy in weapon systems and policy for governing AI use in national security systems. […]

The bipartisan proposal would create a federal framework for AI governance while establishing oversight for advanced AI systems and limiting some state-level regulation. […]

Cyber capabilities are now embedded in military planning, critical infrastructure protection, and combat operations, reflecting a fundamental shift in how the U.S. military prepares for future conflicts. […]

Researchers say threat actors are targeting the broader election ecosystem with phishing and AI-enabled influence campaigns as the 2026 midterms approach. […]

The agency plans to unveil federal AI platform access, binding operational directives, and broader cybersecurity reforms following this week’s AI executive order. […]

Defense cyber policy chief says CYBERCOM’s force-generation overhaul is designed to support any future organizational structure, including a standalone cyber service. […]

DISA is preparing new ICAM and Thunderdome acquisition efforts as the Pentagon expands zero trust capabilities for military users, contractors, and allied partners. […]

DISA’s new Unified Cloud Marketplace will replace JWCC Next as the umbrella framework for future cloud acquisitions, with multiple contract efforts expected to move forward on parallel tracks. […]

The new executive order creates a voluntary framework for developers to share advanced AI models with the government before public release. […]

Brian Hermann says AI could eventually handle most defensive cyber tasks, freeing human operators to focus on higher-level analysis and decision-making […]

Sanders says Americans should share in AI profits through a sovereign wealth fund built from equity in leading AI firms, such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI. […]

Daniel Austin says cybersecurity efforts are hindered by disconnects between operators and IT professionals and calls for closer collaboration and terrain-based policy development. […]

The renamed NIST AI Consortium will focus on AI measurement, innovation, and adoption. Organizations with relevant technical capabilities are invited to apply to join the consortium. […]

Argonne National Laboratory’s new AI inference service gives researchers shared access to AI models on high-performance computing systems to speed scientific discovery. […]

A CBP official says AI and biometric systems will support security operations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympics. […]

GAO says the framework can help analysts and policymakers better measure the drivers of AI competitiveness and develop strategies to strengthen the U.S. position globally. […]