Executive Order Launches National Design Studio, Chief Design Officer Role
President Donald Trump on Aug. 21 signed an executive order establishing “America by Design,” a national initiative to improve the design and usability of federal services in both digital and physical spaces. “America has long led the world in innovation, technological advancement, and design,” according to the EO. “But with a sprawling ecosystem of digital
Trump Signs EO to Boost US AI Exports
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday launching a federal initiative aimed at expanding the global reach of American artificial intelligence technology and preserving U.S. dominance in the sector. The EO establishes the American AI Exports Program, a Commerce Department-led effort to support the international deployment of “full-stack” AI technology packages. These include everything
Trump Signs EOs to Boost Skilled Trades, AI Education
President Donald Trump signed two executive orders April 23 to strengthen America’s workforce for the future economy, focusing on skilled trades and artificial intelligence education. The first EO, “Preparing Americans for High-Paying Skilled Trade Jobs of the Future,” directs federal agencies to streamline workforce development programs and connect workers with in-demand jobs. Agencies must review
Trump Plans to Nominate DOD Exec Kathryn Wheelbarger to Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security Role
President Donald Trump on Feb. 13 announced his intent to nominate Kathryn Wheelbarger to serve as deputy undersecretary of defense for intelligence and security. Currently the principal deputy assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs, Wheelbarger oversees policy issues related to the nations and international organizations of Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Africa and the
Trump Plans to Nominate J. David Patterson to Defense Position
President Donald Trump on Monday announced plans to nominate J. David Patterson to be principal deputy undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness. Patterson, who is from Tennessee, is senior vice president of strategic business opportunities at SMA, Inc. and previously served in an executive role with Boeing Co. and the National Defense Business Institute
Trump to Name Bryan Ware to DHS Assistant Director of Cyber Role
The White House announced today President Donald Trump intends to nominate and appoint several people to key administration posts, including Bryan S. Ware to serve as assistant director for cybersecurity at the Department of Homeland Security. Ware, who is DHS’ assistant secretary for cyber, infrastructure and resilience policy, succeeds Jeanette Manfra who joins Google Cloud
Energy Department Launches AI and Technology Office
Energy Secretary Rick Perry has stood up a new Artificial Intelligence and Technology Office within his agency to serve as a coordinating hub for the AI work already being done enterprisewide. Following President Donald Trump’s call for a national AI strategy, the office intends to “accelerate the delivery of AI-enabled capabilities, scale the department-wide development and
Executive Order to Secure U.S. IT an ‘Overdue Decision to Protect America’s Infrastructure,’ Says Industry Expert
In President Donald Trump’s recent executive order on Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain, he referred to adversarial cyber threats on U.S. IT as a national emergency, and ordered certain actions to counter and mitigate these threats. Two specific threats were referenced: the first are those from foreign adversaries creating and
Trump’s Cyber Workforce Executive Order Aims to Bolster Training and Talent Pool Nationwide
In a recent executive order, President Donald Trump declared the country’s cybersecurity workforce a strategic asset to protecting citizens, and emphasized the importance of developing the necessary skills to strengthen the national cybersecurity talent pool. “It is great to see the administration showcasing the need to address significant cyber workforce issues,” said retired Brig. Gen. Gregory
Trump to Nominate Michael Kratsios as U.S. CTO
President Donald Trump has announced he plans to nominate Michael Kratsios, his current deputy assistant for technology policy, as the nation’s fourth federal chief technology officer. Kratsios, of South Carolina, would also serve as the associate director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. The CTO formally serves as assistant to the president,
Trump Signs Directive to Establish New Space Force as Part of Air Force
President Donald Trump has issued a directive tasking the Pentagon with creating plans for standing up the U.S. Space Force as a branch of the U.S. Air Force. Calling the move “an important step toward a future military department for space,” Trump said the U.S. Space Force would help “deter aggression” from adversaries and protect
New Buy American Executive Order Presents Opportunities, Risks for Contractors
Key Takeaways for Executives President Donald Trump has issued a new executive order calling on 30 agencies to ramp up their use of existing “Buy American” requirements. The EO asks agencies to encourage both prime and subcontractors that receive federal assistance in the form of loans, grants, etc., to buy manufacturing and building materials, such
Trump Signs Legislation That Creates New Cyber Agency
President Donald Trump on Nov. 16 signed a bill that creates a federal agency that reorganizes a division within the Department of Homeland Security focused defending critical infrastructure from physical and cybersecurity threats. The National Protection and Programs Directorate will be replaced with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to safeguard civilian federal networks and
DOD Begins New Fiscal Year with Money in Its Coffers
With Oct. 1 marking a new month, the Pentagon is facing an unusual situation: For the first time in 10 years, it’s able to begin a fiscal year with funding in place rather than working under a continuing resolution. President Donald Trump on Sept. 28 signed the so-called minibus appropriations measure, part of a larger deal of over $850
OMB’s ‘Cloud Smart’ Draft Policy Offers Path to Safer Cloud Migration
Only days after the White House released its new strategy to beef up federal cybersecurity, the Office of Management and Budget has followed suit with a security-focused draft proposal that aims to help agencies move to a secure cloud network. “To keep up with the country’s current pace of innovation, President Trump has placed a
Trump’s New National Strategy to Bolster Cybersecurity, Protect U.S Ingenuity
Described by the White House as “bold new steps,” President Donald Trump has announced a new framework with a series of initiatives to boost federal cyberdefenses. Released today, the National Cyber Strategy expands on a May 2017 executive order aimed at strengthening the security of federal networks and critical infrastructure. To do so, the strategy
From ObamaCare to TrumpCare, a Smooth Transition in As-a-Service Offerings, Says Alpha Omega’s Gautam Ijoor
You’ve heard about ObamaCare. Now get ready for TrumpCare. With a change in administration, the Affordable Care Act will see an inevitable shift in direction. While no one knows for sure how President-elect Donald Trump will reshape ACA, one thing is certain: The historic health care law, which went into effect in March 2010, is
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