Government

The SecurityInfoWatch.com Government category is a collection of news, analysis, and other information relevant to security professionals who work in or provide services to the Government market. It covers issues pertaining to security management as well as security technology deployments by government (federal, state and local) agencies and facilities.
Security Executives

Over 4 in 5 executives say government should have a role in regulating emerging technologies

May 2, 2024
69% of North American Business leaders believe that their government will have a positive impact on their business, outpacing Europe and Asia-Pacific.
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Cybersecurity

Cyber experts debate possible TikTok ban, national security vs. free speech

April 30, 2024
As the U.S. lawmakers and President Biden have approved legislation that makes a ban on TikTok in the U.S. more likely, cybersecurity experts have differing opinions on whether...
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Perimeter Security

New Congressional Bill to explore using AI to secure U.S. border

April 29, 2024
The DHS bill looks into "new, innovative and disruptive" technologies to integrate into border security operations, including AI.
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Government

New DHS Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board tags public/private sectors to advance AI’s responsible development and deployment

April 26, 2024
Over 20 technology and critical infrastructure executives, civil rights leaders, academics and policymakers join this coalition
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Security Executives

A CSO’s perspective on emerging global security risk

April 11, 2024
Former Boeing CSO Dave Komendat shares his vision of what a comprehensive risk plan must encompass for a global enterprise.
Cybersecurity

CISA, FBI urge manufacturers to eliminate SQL injection vulnerabilities

March 26, 2024
The alert was crafted in response to a recent exploitation of SQL injection (SQLi) defects in a managed file transfer application that impacted thousands of organizations.`
Government

Intel and Biden-Harris Administration announce preliminary terms for up to $8.5 billion in direct funding

March 20, 2024
Proposed funding, coupled with an investment tax credit and eligibility for CHIPS Act loans, would help Intel advance American semiconductor manufacturing.
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Cybersecurity

DOJ continues its pursuit of cybersecurity fraud under the Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative

March 19, 2024
The DOJ has continued its pursuit of civil enforcement against contractors and grantees who fail to satisfy their cybersecurity obligations
Cybersecurity

CyberArk achieves FedRAMP High authorization

March 19, 2024
This authorization reinforces CyberArk’s ability to help federal agencies and other public sector organizations efficiently and effectively secure access to all corporate applications...
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Government

DHS unveils 'artificial intelligence roadmap' for testing AI technology's potential

March 18, 2024
The agency will launch three pilot projects aimed at enhancing immigration officer training, helping communities build resilience and making law enforcement investigations more...
Security Executives

Executive Summit Series kicks off in April

March 18, 2024
The Summit is the most sought-after ticket to this premier DSAC week event in Washington D.C