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Biden cyber nominees Easterly, Inglis describe ransomware as urgent national security threat

by Sean Lyngaas

Americans got their closest look yet of how Chris Inglis and Jen Easterly would approach major cybersecurity issues.

Senate bill looks to boost AI talent in government

by Dave Nyczepir

Students studying AI would receive scholarships upon agreeing to work in the public sector to start.

Senators urge against shuttering of Pentagon’s cyber college

by Billy Mitchell

"We fear that such an action sends the wrong message to our warfighters and to our adversaries," the senators wrote in a letter to DOD leadership.

Military would emphasize recruitment for tech skills under Senate AI Caucus leaders’ bill

by Joe Warminsky

The co-founders of the Senate Artificial Intelligence Caucus want the Pentagon to find more recruits with digital engineering and computer science skill sets, while establishing clear career tracks for those personnel. New legislation from Sens. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., and Rob Portman, R-Ohio, would require the undersecretary of Defense for personnel and readiness to “promote and

Cybersecurity pros could work for multiple agencies under bill passed by Senate

by Joe Warminsky

Skilled federal cybersecurity workers could be rotated among civilian agencies under bipartisan legislation the Senate passed Tuesday. The intent is not only to help fill specific gaps in the workforce, but also to help agencies recruit and retain people by offering opportunities “to enhance their careers, broaden their professional experience, and foster collaborative networks by

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