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Google Surveys Federal Employees in Fight with Microsoft for Government Market

The survey report tried to associate heavy reliance on Microsoft’s products with greater susceptibility to cyberattacks.

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Why Biden's Proposed Investment in Space Object Surveillance is a Big Deal

Space policy and technology experts weighed in on the nearly 800% increase for the Office of Space Commerce included in the FY2023 budget request.

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Biden Wants to Send Even More Federal Dollars to States and Localities

The president's budget plan would raise spending in areas like housing and law enforcement. The proposals come as billions in pandemic aid is flowing to the state and local level.

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Biden Requests Significant IT, Cyber Investment Increases for 2023

Tech and cybersecurity spending would receive major boosts under President Joe Biden’s proposed 2023 budget.

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Proposed Bill Would Let People Know When Law Enforcement is Surveilling Them

The Government Surveillance Transparency Act requires law enforcement to disclose surveillance orders. 

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White House Warns of Potential Russian Cyberattack Based on New Intel

Officials, distressed by the continued lack of cybersecurity basics implemented in the private sector, issued “a call to action.”

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CISA, FBI Warn of Russian Threat to Satellite Networks

Organizations are asked to report incidents they might ordinarily consider inconsequential to the government.

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Cybersecurity Leader: Deterrence Policy for Hacks Can’t Mirror That for Nukes

The Cyberspace Solarium Commission emerged due to the late John McCain’s  frustration with current U.S. doctrine on what should trigger a “use of force.”

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Outgoing Official Pushes for CISA Shift from Risk Advisor to Risk Reducer

After almost a decade and a series of massive intrusion campaigns, government and industry may finally be ready to have the crucial talk about cybersecurity metrics they’ve been avoiding.

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New Bipartisan Bill Would Allow U.S. Govt To Provide Internet In War Zones

The Safely Accessing Telecommunications Act allows the Defense and State Departments to procure telecommunication services on behalf of countries in conflict.

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House Passes Spending Bill, After Ditching Plan to Claw Back State Aid

A proposal that emerged on Wednesday could have involved rescinding around $7 billion in American Rescue Plan Act funding from 30 states. But it was cast aside amid objections from Democratic lawmakers and state officials.

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Biden Executive Order Takes Major Steps Toward Regulating Cryptocurrencies

The president will sign an executive order regulating the growing industry, announcing the exploration of a possible government-backed currency and addressing national security and equity concerns.

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Insurance Policies May Tighten Amid U.S.-Russia Tensions, Cyber Pros Warn

What a recent court decision means for insurers’ attempts to avoid payouts associated with “acts of war” and breaches where nation-state actors may have played a role.