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The Pentagon is tightening cybersecurity requirements for commercial satellite providers, mandating real-time intrusion detection, secure reboot capabilities, and timely patching. DHS is also piloting SpaceCOP, an open-source intrusion detection system—though not all vendors are sold on the no-cost solution.

The USAF is shifting oversight of its biggest and most troubled programs to a new four-star general reporting directly to the deputy SecDef. The move is meant to speed up decisions, though experts say it could undermine efforts to decentralize program management.

As the USSF accelerates acquisition timelines, senior leaders say it’s time to define what “acceptable risk” really means. With 80% of programs using rapid pathways, officials are calling for clearer guardrails before speed turns into turbulence.

Key FedRAMP Updates After the Shutdown

On November 18, 2025, FedRAMP released major updates to the 20x Phase 2 pilot and its Rev5 documentation. The 20x update finalizes Phase 2 requirements, limits participation to ten general providers, introduces machine-readable deliverables, and adds new “Authorization by FedRAMP (KSI-AFR)” indicators with clarified timelines. FedRAMP also overhauled its Rev5 materials by retiring outdated documents and consolidating nine publications into streamlined playbooks, including a new Continuous Monitoring Playbook. Together, these updates simplify compliance, increase transparency, and reset implementation timelines following the shutdown. Full details and updated documents are available here.

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CISA has published two formal guides to assist organizations in preparing for and responding to cybercrime and safeguarding critical infrastructure. The resources offer structured frameworks for incident response and resilience planning to strengthen the national cybersecurity posture.

A bipartisan Senate duo wants the NSA to write the rulebook on AI security. The proposed bill tasks the agency with identifying threats, vetting insiders, and collaborating with AI developers to protect national security tech.

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SSA has abandoned an upcoming rule change that would have updated its decades-old occupational data and altered how age and other factors affect disability eligibility, a move that was expected to deny benefits to thousands of older workers.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright is shaking up DOE’s org chart—scrapping clean energy offices, merging geothermal with fossil fuels, and rebranding the loan program as “Energy Dominance Financing.” The overhaul aligns with administration priorities and could impact billions in project funding.

The FCC voted 2–1 to scrap cybersecurity mandates for telecom carriers—rules originally enacted after Chinese hackers breached U.S. networks. Critics say the rollback weakens national security; supporters argue the agency overstepped.

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Voyager Space has acquired Estes Energetics in a strategic move to bolster the domestic solid rocket motor supply chain. The acquisition enhances U.S. propulsion capacity for national security and space missions, addressing critical gaps in energetics manufacturing.

The deal is positioned to enhance TekSynap’s offerings across IT service management, software development, cloud, network engineering and cyber operations. The company aims to enhance its support for classified and mission-critical programs as the FBI advances IT service consolidation under the ITSSS-2 BPA.

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