The @DeptofWar new acquisition guidance outlines vendor transparency requirements, contract enforcement provisions, and a 15-business-day response window for potential violations. meritalk.pulse.ly/otoa2ls8rl

MERITALK INTERVIEW: @USGSA CIO David Shive draws on lessons from cloud and mobility, narrowing more than 200 prototypes to a focused set of investments built to deliver value at scale. meritalk.pulse.ly/wcqutclwto

In a new report, @NIST details how agencies should replace quantum-vulnerable cryptography, and reinforces deadlines for high-value assets, high-impact systems, and other sensitive systems. meritalk.pulse.ly/q9qvd5s4gy

. @CISAgov gave federal civilian agencies until Oct. 29 to remediate two flaws in the widely used web programming language. Experts said agencies must also determine whether attackers have already exploited the flaws. meritalk.pulse.ly/eylufic9ai

The @DeptofWar latest UAP release includes 28 documents detailing alleged Skinwalker sightings at a Utah ranch, a proposed database for unexplained aerial phenomena, and historical reports dating back to the 1960s. meritalk.pulse.ly/qig3srpn3b

There is still time to register for tomorrow’s @RedHatGov Symposium. Hear use cases on modernization, AI governance, cyber resiliency, and more from leaders from the @USArmy, @NIST, @CISAgov, and others. Register to secure your spot: redhat-govsymposium.pulse.ly… #RedHatGov

⏰ Tomorrow, 1 PM ET: Federal Phishing Defense in the Age of AI. @GuidePointSec + @Abnormal. Last chance to register → guidepointsecurity.pulse.ly/… #FederalCyber #EmailSecurity

🛡️ What does it take to move #ZeroTrust from strategy to execution? Join government and industry leaders at @GDIT's Emerge: Zero Trust on Dec. 2 in Arlington, Va., to explore practical implementation across mission environments. Register: billingtonevents.pulse.ly/xg…

The @DeptVetAffairs met its goal of deploying the new EHR at 13 hospitals this year. The department said system standardization, consolidated decision-making, and additional staff were instrumental. meritalk.pulse.ly/pbknkxizgo

. @CISAgov's 2030 roadmap calls for stronger operational technology security, intelligence-driven risk decisions, and expanded emergency communications capabilities. meritalk.pulse.ly/jewqus9evo

The @USArmy DevSecOps platform aims to cut software security evaluations from months to minutes. The Army plans broad industry access through Login.gov. meritalk.pulse.ly/aclnzdwpop

. @USGSA's new agreement with US AI offers federal agencies up to 30% off software licenses and $1 pilot projects through September 2028. It expands the AI capabilities available through GSA’s governmentwide technology acquisition strategy. meritalk.pulse.ly/kwyxldr5nn

See demos of the technology helping agencies meet their missions at the @RedHatGov Symposium on Oct. 28. Tech spotlights include Red Hat OpenShift AI. The day also includes candid conversations with leaders from @USArmy, @NIST, @CISAgov. Register: redhat-govsymposium.pulse.ly… #RedHatGov

How do you defend the federal inbox when attacks look legitimate? Join Timothy Amerson (@GuidePointSec) + Christopher Beck (@Abnormal) on Oct 28, 1–2 PM ET. Register → guidepointsecurity.pulse.ly/… #EmailSecurity

A filled roster isn’t the same as a mission-ready workforce. @Maximus_news’ Evan Davis explains why agencies should define the outcome first, then build staffing, training, and deployment around it. Read the Q&A: meritalk.pulse.ly/36mk5fkw36

Government and industry officials say AI agents need narrowly defined permissions and safeguards outside AI models. They offer differing views on how much human oversight agencies can sustain. meritalk.pulse.ly/42hyky8cdx

Federal IT leaders say scaling AI requires more than chatbot access; agencies need mission-focused applications, ongoing workforce training, stronger data governance, and room to experiment and fail. meritalk.pulse.ly/llujhywoyd

A federal judge found that @USOPM unlawfully granted DOGE personnel access to sensitive employee records without demonstrating a need for the information, raising questions about federal cybersecurity safeguards. meritalk.pulse.ly/qfu42aykmg

The AI Cyber Defense Act would direct NIST to work with the private sector to develop guidance on protecting AI models and standards for defensive AI uses. meritalk.pulse.ly/1zwojvc2ff

Seventeen former national security officials are urging a federal appeals court to reconsider their Anthropic designation ruling, they say could undermine AI safeguards and limit agencies’ access to advanced technology. meritalk.pulse.ly/yxmlftk7ni