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Anoushka Deshmukh

Anoushka Deshmukh is an intern with Public Sector 360, writing for GCN, FCW and Defense Systems.
Cybersecurity

When zero trust really means variable trust

By adjusting access based on circumstances, variable trust gives agencies flexibility in securing their data and applications.

Digital Government

AI tapped to streamline past performance evaluations

An artificial intelligence-based tool may help contracting officials rapidly pull relevant information on a vendor's previous performance.

Emerging Tech

What's holding back 3-D printing?

A new Congressional Research Service report outlines the obstacles to broader use of the technology.

Digital Government

When spam meets AI

While spam is taking advantage of artificial intelligence to create more deceptive communications, it is also vulnerable to attack.

Digital Government

NCI to enlist chatbots for genetic testing counseling

The National Cancer Institute wants to make it easier for family members to be tested for genetic diseases.

Cybersecurity

Social media monitoring for FBI, SEC

The FBI and the Securities and Exchange Commissions are both looking subscriptions to help them identify threats to national security the financial system.

Cybersecurity

A blueprint for cyber disruption response

National Governors Association offers recommendations on how states can build cyber disruption response plans based on its analysis of 15 states' current plans.

Infrastructure

San José deploys FirstNet governmentwide

The California city has extended access well beyond first responders to include a wide range of supporting agencies.

Management

How cities and counties are approaching 'smart' purchasing

A new report makes sense of how local governments are adapting to the fast-changing world of big data, the internet of things and other smart-city technologies.