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Cyber
NIH database needs cybersecurity improvements, watchdog finds
The “All of Us” database contains the personal health data of more than 1 million people, including electronic health records and genomic data.
Agency that provides budget data to Congress hit with security incident
Suspected foreign hackers reportedly breached Congressional Budget Office, possibly exposing communications with lawmakers.
USDA nominee for rural development eyes cyber, IT assists
Glen Smith told senators that threats against rural critical infrastructure scare “the bejeebus out of” him and he won’t hesitate to ask Congress for help on cyber…
With each cloud outage, calls for government action grow louder
Public interest groups want the feds to investigate the systemic risk from market consolidation, while tech and security experts worry about single points of failure.
OPM expects a ‘fully automated’ federal retirement system in the next six months
DOE announces $625 million to continue quantum research centers
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CFPB’s cybersecurity program ‘not effective’ after staff cuts, watchdog says
An IG audit found that the CFPB hasn’t maintained “an effective level of awareness of security vulnerabilities” following staff departures and diminished contractor support.
OPM plans to give CyberCorps members more time to find jobs after shutdown ends
The agency discussed the plans amid student concerns that they’ll be on the hook for six-figure tuition costs, with federal cyber job openings sparse.
Cyber scholarship-for-service students say government has pulled rug on them, potentially burdening them with debt
Hiring freezes, budget cuts and more are raising questions about the future of CyberCorps.
An open letter against superintelligent AI
The statement, issued by the nonprofit Future of Life Institute, has been signed by more than 700 individuals, including Nobel laureates, technology industry veterans, policymakers, artists, and…