The winning systems will be able to analyze and correct vulnerable code in critical infrastructure.

White House Launches Initiative to Source Cybersecurity Solutions with Artificial Intelligence

Sanjay PatilAugust 10, 23AI, darpa, Security, software

With alarming frequency, our local and state government systems fall victim to hacking and ransom attacks. During the Black Hat USA Conference in Las Vegas, the Biden Administration announced its strategy to enhance the protection of the country’s crucial digital infrastructure. They will initiate a DARPA-led challenge competition aimed at developing AI systems that can actively detect and resolve software vulnerabilities. In essence, a hackathon will be organized to tackle this issue. The “AI Cyber Challenge” (AIxCC) is a two-year development program open to competitors throughout the United States. It…

BTX Technologies will provide the reactor and fuel.

Space

Lockheed Martin Selected by NASA to Construct Nuclear Rocket for Mars Mission

Adriana MaraisJuly 27, 23darpa, NASA

Lockheed Martin, an aerospace and defense company, has been selected by NASA and DARPA to create a spacecraft equipped with a nuclear thermal rocket engine. The joint project, known as the Demonstration Rocket for Agile Cislunar Operations (DRACO), was announced in January and will involve BWX Technologies supplying the reactor and fuel. The objective of this initiative is to demonstrate the technology by 2027, with a focus on potential future missions to Mars. Nuclear thermal power (NTP) has several advantages over chemically propelled rockets. First, it is two to five…

In an exclusive interview, Zatko said he would review "information security, site integrity, physical security, platform integrity - which is starting to touch on the abuse and manipulation of the platform - and the engineering ”. (Pixabay)

News

Notorious Mudge Hacker Becomes Head of Security at Twitter

Jim HendlerNovember 17, 20darpa, peiter zatko, Twitter

Social media giant Twitter, under growing threat of regulation and plagued by serious security holes, appoints one of the world’s most notorious hackers to tackle everything from engineering missteps to disinformation. The company appointed Peiter Zatko, widely known by its hacker Mudge, to the new post of chief security officer on Monday, giving him a broad mandate to recommend changes in structure and practices. Zatko is responding to CEO Jack Dorsey and is expected to take over management of key security functions after a 45-60 day review. In an exclusive…