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  1. AI Quantum Computing
    DoT Identifies Priority Areas, Near-Term Applications for Quantum
    The Department of Transportation (DoT) has identified 18 priority areas where quantum technologies could optimize transportation across all modes and has set a timeline for near-term quantum applications DoT could implement in the next one to three years.
  1. GAO: HHS Falling Short on Sector Cybersecurity
  2. CIGIE Elects SBA IG Ware as New Chair
  3. Panel Urges Congress to Prioritize Funding for AGI
  4. New AI Disclosure Bill Seeks Transparency in Financial Services
  5. National Capital Region Security Cameras Get AI Upgrade
  6. SSC Announces Winners of Fight Tonight Competition

People

  1. HHS Taps Jennifer Wendel as Permanent CIO
    The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) tapped Jennifer Wendel to serve as its permanent chief information officer (CIO) on Nov. 18, according to the agency’s website.
  1. Trump Lines Up Vought for OMB, Here’s What to Expect
  2. Dawn Zimmer Joins Energy Department as Deputy CIO
  3. Air Force Intelligence Community Taps Laura Drummer as CDO
  4. NIST Names Melissa Midzor Director of Comms Technology Lab
  1. MeriTalk Interview: IRS CI Cyber Chief Koopman Wields AI to Unmask Cybercriminals
  2. Martorana Offers Transition Tips; Myklegard in Line for Acting CIO Role
  3. Easterly, top CISA Leaders Clearing Out in January
  4. Trump Leadership Tracker: Picks Named for DoD, DHS, CIA

Progress

  1. CDO
    Survey: Federal CDOs Navigate Success, Call for Guidance
    Federal chief data officers (CDOs) are succeeding in meeting their goals but face ongoing challenges, including a lack of clarity in their roles and insufficient support from leadership, a new survey reports.  
  1. US Ahead of China in AI Innovation, Stanford Ranking Says
  2. New NSA AI Tool to Automate Cyber Threat Detection
  3. GSA Selects IBM for Governmentwide Tech Travel Contract
  4. DoJ Needs to Have an Updated AI Strategy, OIG Says
  1. Report: Salt Typhoon Using ‘Backdoor’ Malware Tactics
  2. Trump Officially Begins Transition, Refuses GSA Tech Help
  3. HHS Needs to Better Protect Electronic Health Information, OIG Says
  4. Army Awards GDIT LVC Training Support Contracts

Policy

  1. Army
    U.S. Army CIO Hits Reset on Cyber Policy RMF
    The U.S. Army is overhauling its cybersecurity policy with a new directive signed by Army Chief Information Officer (CIO) Leo Garciga last week that aims to streamline the service's implementation of its Risk Management Framework (RMF).
  1. MeriTalk Q&A: Illumio’s Barlet Looking for Cyber Policy ‘Acceleration’
  2. Senate Bill Looks to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Healthcare Sector
  3. DOGE Gains a Powerful Foothold on Capitol Hill
  4. House Bill Looks to Expand CyberCorps Scholarship for Service Program
  1. FCC Opens Undersea Cable Security Push; Rosenworcel Departing
  2. Bipartisan Cyber Harmonization Bill Receives House Companion
  3. House Bill Would Boost Penalties for AI-Driven Fraud
  4. House Passes Federal Supply Chain Security Bill; Senate Up Next