Commerce, GSA Looking for New Chief Data Officers
But in the recent months we’ve seen a couple of chief data officers taking their skills to the private sector or nonprofit world. Because as we all know now, it’s all about the data. Keep Reading
Executive Order Seeks Infrastructure Resilience Against Disruptions to GPS
"It’s critically important that PNT services remain properly functioning as a major component of the nation’s critical infrastructure,” said DHS Acting Secretary Chad Wolf. Keep Reading
IT Executive Retirements Hit USDA, Commerce While HHS, GSA Lose Key Personnel
The end of any calendar year usually means change in the federal community. Whether because of retirements or federal executives moving to new jobs in the public or private sector, there are a lot of people on the move. Keep Reading
Telecom, Software Industry Groups Push Back on Commerce’s Proposed Supply Chain Rule
Stakeholders providing feedback to the Commerce Department on rules for executing a May executive order that would ban U.S. entities from purchasing information and communications technology from “foreign adversaries” say they should put the proceeding on hold. Keep Reading
Critical Infrastructure Security & Resilience Month
Commerce Department Proposes Rule for Securing IT and Communications Supply Chain
The proposed rule sets out the procedures the Secretary of Commerce plans to use to identify, assess, and address ICTS transactions that pose an undue risk to ICTS in the United States. Keep Reading
GAO Studies Actions by Commerce and CBP to Address Reported Weaknesses in Duty Collection Processes
CBP needs to continue working to strengthen its liquidation process and operationalize a risk model to identify high-risk importers and adjust bond amounts. Keep Reading
U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Department of Commerce Enhance ACE
Yearlong joint effort will streamline the AD/CVD case messages and case reference data functions, resulting in more user-friendly navigation for the trade community. Keep Reading
NIST Calls for ‘Deeper, Consistent, Long-Term Engagement’ from Government in AI Development
The plan emphasizes the need for federal agencies to be flexible in selecting AI standards for use in regulatory or procurement actions. Keep Reading
FIRRMA Pilot Program Essential to ‘Protect Critical Technologies,’ Says Ross
Commerce secretary announces "a strong initial program to address threats to our national security from strategically motivated foreign investment." Keep Reading
China’s ZTE Blocked from Exporting Telecommunications Products After False Statements in Sanctions Violation Deal
These false statements covered up the fact that ZTE paid full bonuses to employees that had engaged in illegal conduct, and failed to issue letters of reprimand. Keep Reading