Center for Excellence in Government Cybersecurity Risk Management and Resilience

J.P. Auffret moderates plenary discussion at Global CIO international online conference

The Global CIO international online conference, Key Challenges for CIOs in 2026, was moderated by J.P. Auffret on February 12th, 2026. The conference has leading experts […]

Unregulated Crypto Is an Invitation for Criminals — Editorial by Thomas P. Vartanian

As banks get involved with the blockchain, the federal government needs to set clear rules. By Thomas P. Vartanian The Wall Street Journal The Trump […]

Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan, Part 2 and Part 3 — Article by Gary Rinkerman

The following two-part discussion highlights two important developments in recent efforts to address the uses of Artificial Intelligence in creating fictitious and damaging content.  The […]

Stablecoins, Money-Market Funds and the S&L Crisis — Editorial by Thomas P. Vartanian

Lightly regulated new financial instruments can have serious consequences if lawmakers and regulators aren’t careful. By Thomas P. Vartanian The Wall Street Journal Celebrations over […]

Women Executives in Tech Circle

Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan — Article by Gary Rinkerman

On July 23, 2025, the Trump Administration published Winning the Race: AMERICA’S AI ACTION PLAN (“AI Action Plan”).[1]  Among the goals of the AI Action […]

In Memoriam: Congressman Gerald E. “Gerry” Connolly (1950–2025)

The Center of Excellence in Government Cybersecurity Risk Management and Resilience at George Mason University marks the passing of Congressman Gerald E. “Gerry” Connolly with deep sadness […]

CRC Advisory Board Member Andrew Heifetz’s Ampsight (founder and CEO) acquired by Vibrint

  ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, Md., May 19, 2025 — Vibrint, a trusted defense technology leader, today announced the acquisition of Ampsight, a premier provider of multi-cloud […]

AI Proxy Wars: The Struggle For Control Of Corporate Adoption And Use Of Artificial Intelligence Technologies — Article by Gary Rinkerman

Attempts to exercise control over corporate artificial intelligence (“AI”) adoption, development, implementation, and management have surfaced in the form of Executive Orders, legislation, rulemaking, union […]

Science & Technology Ethics Policy (STEP) Collaborative

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