Employers, unions, and other collaborators will create thousands of jobs, expand Registered Apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships, and increase recruitment from underserved communities On Wednesday, First Lady Jill Biden will travel to Augusta and Pittsburgh for Workforce Hub convenings in each city, announcing commitments to equitable workforce development from dozens of Hub collaborators. In May, the Biden-Harris…
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Fact Sheet: Office of the National Cyber Director Requests Public Comment on Open-Source Software Security and Memory Safe Programming Languages
Request for Information Today, the White House Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD), in partnership with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is announcing a Request For Information (RFI) on open source software…
Readout of White House Multifactor Authentication Modernization Symposium
Yesterday, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD), the National Security Council (NSC), and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) jointly hosted a Multifactor Authentication (MFA) Modernization Symposium. The event brought together leaders from industry and government to discuss how the Federal government can support and…
Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Rodrigo Chaves Robles of Costa Rica
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met with President Rodrigo Chaves Robles of Costa Rica at the White House today to expand the partnership between the United States and Costa Rica. During the meeting, the leaders committed to drive inclusive, equitable, and sustainable growth in the region through the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity. Within this context,…
Red-Teaming Large Language Models to Identify Novel AI Risks
By Alan Mislove, OSTP Assistant Director for Data and Democracy President Biden has been clear: To seize the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI), we must first manage its risks. The Biden-Harris Administration has been working to ensure that AI is developed safely and responsibly to protect Americans from harm and discrimination. Earlier this month, leading…
Readout: Office of the National Cyber Director Meetings with Cybersecurity Researchers
This afternoon, the Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) hosted cybersecurity researchers as part of an afternoon of programming to share key initiatives in the Biden-Harris Administration cybersecurity agenda. National Cyber Director Chris Inglis and Federal Chief Information Officer Clare Martorana gave welcoming remarks and stressed the importance these individuals play in the broader…
A Proclamation on Cybersecurity Awareness Month, 2022
During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we highlight the importance of safeguarding our Nation’s critical infrastructure from malicious cyber activity and protecting citizens and businesses from ransomware and other attacks. We also raise awareness about the simple steps Americans can take to secure their sensitive data and stay safe online. Cyberattacks affect our day-to-day lives, our…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Convenes Third Global Gathering to Counter Ransomware
The Biden-Harris Administration remains committed to taking bold actions to combat ransomware. Ransomware is a global scourge requiring international cooperation to disrupt. This week, the White House convened International Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI) for its third meeting in Washington, D.C., bringing together 50 members, including 48 countries and representatives from the European Union and INTERPOL,…
Freedom of Information Act
Welcome to ONCD’s FOIA Page. We hope this website provides helpful information for you about ONCD and about the Freedom of Information Act. Key ONCD FOIA Contacts FOIA OfficerJames Halpert, Esq.General Counsel FOIA OfficeOffice of the National Cyber Director725 17th Street NW, Suite 427Washington, DC 20006 E-mail address: FOIA@ncd.eop.gov Government-wide FOIA.Gov Portal: https://www.foia.gov/ Using the FOIA.gov system is…
Remarks: Organization of American States Cybersecurity Symposium Opening Ceremony Remarks, Acting National Cyber Director Walden
Remarks as Prepared Good morning. I’d like to begin by expressing my gratitude to those who made today’s event possible. Thank you to the Organization of American States for inviting me to join you. OAS plays a critical role in bringing together leaders across the Western Hemisphere and building bridges between the Caribbean and its…