The Fed Mission Success Round Up: Big Tech Signs Onto White House AI Commitments; September Release of CMMC Rule; and a New National Cyber Director
Welcome to the Fed Mission Success News Round Up brought to you by Makpar. Each week, we will provide a summary of actionable news and insights to help aid in overall mission success for Federal agency IT decision-makers and influencers.
OpenAI, Meta and Other Tech Firms Sign Onto White House AI Commitments
Amazon, Anthropic, Google, Inflection, Meta, Microsoft, and OpenAI have all signed onto a new set of voluntary commitments around AI safety, cybersecurity, and public trust.
DoD, OMB Expect September Release of Proposed CMMC Rule
The DoD and OMB are now slating the release of a proposed Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) rule for September – with the goal of moving the defense industry away from self-attestations for compliance with NIST guidelines.
VA CIO Says a Zero Trust ‘North Star’ is Essential to Secure Veteran Data
The Department of Veterans Affairs has “made significant progress” toward adopting a zero trust model, the department’s chief information officer recently told Nextgov/FCW, with VA focusing in large part on efforts to safeguard veterans’ sensitive data.
Defense Department Seeks Insights on AI’s Ability to Diagnose Brain Injuries
A Defense Department-managed public private partnership is assessing what technology solutions are available to better diagnose traumatic brain injuries in U.S. servicemembers and is looking for insights from industry.
IRS Needs Better Documentation for its Cyber Threat Hunts, Watchdog Says
An IRS watchdog released a new audit that highlights necessary changes for the agency’s current cyber threat analysis procedures, including more thorough threat hunt documentation and formal review processes for device and program blocks.
'Evolving' CISA Program Helped Agencies Quickly Respond to Recent Cyber Incidents
CISA’s CDM program has helped to streamline responses to several recent cyber incidents affecting federal agencies, underscoring the importance of enhanced cyber coordination efforts across government.
Biden Nominates Veteran National Security Official as Top Cyber Adviser
President Biden recently nominated Harry Coker, a long-time CIA and National Security Agency official, to serve as the next national cyber director.