The agreement was signed following the counter-ransomware initiative meeting hosted by the White House in October.

Procurement on the enforcement side seems likely, though laws and litigation are also needed, said the director of OSTP.

Overcoming silos between centers of excellence remains a challenge, according to the federal CIO.

The technology leader recently retired from Microsoft, where he led the company’s respone to the COVID-19 crisis.

She joins from the National Conference on Citizenship and her prior roles include a spell as a senior adviser at OMB.

If enacted, the legislation would give the Office of Management and Budget new oversight responsibilities.