The Fed Mission Success Round Up: The Forthcoming National Cyber Strategy; SSA Enhances CX with New Website; and AI Accountability

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.

Forthcoming National Cyber Strategy Highlights 2023 Cybersecurity Agenda

The White House Office of the National Cyber Director is expected to issue a new national cyber strategy within the next couple of months, and it will likely map out a shift already underway toward more cybersecurity regulation.

Governments View Open Source as Critical for Enhancing Digital Services

Governments across the world recognize the importance of using open source software to drive innovation, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

Social Security Commits to a New Website Design to Improve Customer Experience

With 180 million online visitors coming to the Social Security Administrations (SSA) website, every year, the agency has made a significant upgrade to its public website to make it easier to use.

What's the State of AI Accountability in Government?

Government agencies don't have a "precise definition" of artificial intelligence accountability in federal guidance, according to a new report from the non-profit American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council's group focused on emerging technology.

Air Force Researchers Develop a New Approach to Secure Information Delivery

Researchers from the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Information Directorate are embracing robust information provisioning layer, or RIPL, to get the right information securely to people who need it.

NASA Names New Agency-Wide Chief Technologist

NASA has named A.C. Charania as its agencywide chief technologist. In the role, Charania will serve as principal adviser to NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on technology policy and programs.

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