The Food and Drug Administration has issued a challenge to digitize the data in the food distribution system so contaminated food can be rapidly identified, traced and removed from the marketplace.
States with modernized systems were able to stand up new programs faster than states that relied on legacy technology, according to a new report from the Labor Department s internal watchdog.
By Lauren C. Williams
The Air Force is looking to boost its enterprise IT services with an $811 million program ask in its budget request for fiscal 2022.
According to budget documents, the Air Force is focusing on expanding its foray into as-a-service models and software development with a $811 million budget request to modernize IT infrastructure with capabilities that can support Joint All Domain Command and Control efforts. The Air Force continues its initiative to transform its information technology model into an as-a-Service construct with a $383 million increase, Maj. Gen. James Peccia, the Air Force s deputy assistant secretary for budget, told reporters May 28. This effort allows airmen to focus on employment and defense of networks rather than maintenance.
By Justin Katz
The White House on Thursday sent out a memo to industry leaders warning them to take steps to protect themselves against ransomware in light of several high-profile attacks on U.S. companies this year as well as a general uptick documented throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
The memo, from Anne Neuberger, the deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technology, also states the administration is actively developing policies related making ransom payments, an issue that was re-ignited after Colonial Pipeline s CEO publicly said his company paid a ransom after their own systems were compromised in May. The most important takeaway from the recent spare of ransomware attacks … is that companies that view ransomware as a threat to their core business operations rather than a simple risk of data theft will react and recover more effectively, Neuberger wrote.