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DHS fills out AI safety board with big tech execs

DHS also named a director for its AI Corps, a new initiative aimed at recruiting 50 AI experts to lead high-priority projects across the department.

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DHS hires new CISO; Former cloud security lead lands new job

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(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2020, file photo a U.S. Department of Homeland Security plaque is displayed a podium as international passengers arrive at Miami international Airport where they are screened by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Miami. The damned-if-you-pay-damned-if-you-don’t dilemma on ransomware payments has left U.S. officials fumbling about how to respond. While the Biden administration “strongly discourages” paying, it recognizes that failing to pay would be suicidal for some victims. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

DHS names new deputy CIO after current one to retire in March

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DHS sees ‘usability testing’ as central to big burden reduction goals

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(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2020, file photo a U.S. Department of Homeland Security plaque is displayed a podium as international passengers arrive at Miami international Airport where they are screened by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Miami. The damned-if-you-pay-damned-if-you-don’t dilemma on ransomware payments has left U.S. officials fumbling about how to respond. While the Biden administration “strongly discourages” paying, it recognizes that failing to pay would be suicidal for some victims. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

DHS’ move to agile development to buoy customer experience too

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Mayorkas signs new policy, calls for DHS to ‘move quickly and nimbly’ with AI adoption

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DHS launching new ‘customer experience’ directorate this month

The directorate is being led by former USDS official Dana Chisnell. The goal is to support DHS’s “high impact service providers” and other components.

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The Homeland Security logo is seen during a joint news conference in Washington, Feb. 25, 2015. The Homeland Security Department said Friday that Cameroonians would be temporarily shielded from deportation, saying extreme violence between government forces and armed separatists in the African nation made conditions unsafe for people to return. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

DHS CIOs see ‘IT academy’ as way to boost growing tech workforce

Like many agencies, DHS is trying to recruit new tech talent. But the agency also wants to advance professional development opportunities for its existing…

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No more ‘big bang’ programs: DHS shifts focus under emerging IT strategy

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DHS is reshaping its approach to technology by focusing on more agile, iterative projects, and reducing its reliance on big system integrators.

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