Director Anne Neuberger said the directorate is putting a renewed focus on developing security standards, particularly around emerging tech like 5G, cloud, distributed ledger and more.

The Office of Management and Budget would ensure the training if a new House bill becomes law.

Questions have been raised about TSA's process for updating pipeline security guidelines and whether it's even the right agency for the job.

From the National Science Foundation to the Department of Homeland Security, agencies want to tap into startup talent and speed blockchain and cyber solutions to market.

Also: an update on the institute's forthcoming Privacy Framework.

The company launched BlackBerry Government Solutions last week in downtown D.C., independently dedicated to serving agencies with FedRAMP-compliant cloud offerings.