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Senators seek update on DHS, DOT cybersecurity efforts for transportation systems
The ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline in 2021 and the fact that only 60% of state and local transit agencies have a cyber plan in place have lawmakers worried.
Congress passes defense policy bill with boosts to R&D and cybersecurity
The legislation includes a few new requirements for the CMMC. Trade groups touted its passage.
Senators look to expand streamlined permitting to national security technology sectors
Semiconductors, artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, quantum information science, and cybersecurity are among the technologies that would be covered.
The Daily Scoop Podcast: September 14, 2021
On today's episode of The Daily Scoop Podcast, Francis Rose covers a new chief of staff at CISA, markups to the NDAA and how the Defense Digital Service is transferring some capabilities to the Air Force.
Lawmakers push DOD to identify legacy IT in 2022 NDAA draft
This is the tech-focused subcommittee's first markup since being created in February.
National AI Initiative Office launched by White House
The new office is expected to coordinate research and policymaking across government, industry and academia for years to come.
