Office of the National Cyber Director
Coverage of Office of the National Cyber Director in the Nexus archive.
- The Forty-Year Cyber Policy Failure Congress Refuses to Address
The article discusses the federal government's failure to address cyber policy gaps, particularly the lack of legislation allowing victims to interrupt ongoing cyberattacks. It highlights a testimony suggesting ransomware operators be designated as terrorists and the reliance on post-harm measures like sanctions and indictments, which have not effectively deterred attacks.
- Trump administration releases scaled-back AI executive order
The Trump administration released a revised executive order on artificial intelligence that reduces federal oversight compared to a previous draft. The order maintains a voluntary framework for AI companies to share models with the government for up to 30 days, avoids mandatory requirements, and emphasizes protecting innovation from regulatory burdens.
- Federal CIO cautious on Anthropic’s Mythos despite planned rollout
Federal Chief Information Officer Greg Barbaccia expressed cautious optimism about Anthropic’s Mythos AI model, acknowledging its potential to enhance cybersecurity defenses while emphasizing uncertainties about its real-world effectiveness. The government is preparing for a controlled rollout, but no agencies have deployed it yet, as evaluations remain in laboratory settings.