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Articles by Bill Wright

Sr. Director, Global Government Affairs, Elastic

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DORA: A paradigm shift in cybersecurity and operational resilience

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) in the EU is slated for a detailed rollout by early 2024. Given that it will redefine cybersecurity and supply risk management at a global scale, how can financial institutions prepare?

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Boosting America's digital defense: Key takeaways from the FY 2026 budget priorities

The US federal government just released its cybersecurity priorities for its 2026 fiscal year. Here's what they are and how government agencies can prepare.

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Free the data: Why US federal agencies should standardize on OpenTelemetry

Adopting OpenTelemetry standards can enhance the government's ability to manage and analyze telemetry data across diverse systems – ensuring consistent and reliable data collection and leading to better decision-making and improved service delivery.

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Unpacking the US Senate’s new AI Roadmap

The US Senate just unveiled its long anticipated Artificial Intelligence (AI) Roadmap, marking a significant step toward shaping the future of AI policy and regulation in the country. Here's what technology leaders need to know.

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Strengthening small utilities: The power of public-private partnership

Cyberattacks against water utilities show the vulnerability of local entities dependent on operational technology. Private and public collaboration, such as the Elastic and Dragos partnership, can be a strategic way to strengthen OT cybersecurity.

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US federal agencies and AI: The race is on

A new audit from the US government shows that federal agencies are rapidly increasing their use of AI. Here, we unpack agencies’ AI use cases and top considerations for AI implementation in government.

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The EU AI Act: What you need to know

The EU’s AI Act, which sets regulations for artificial intelligence, is the first of its kind — but it likely will not be the last. Here’s what it means for global organizations and what you can do to prepare.

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Empowering cyber resilience through the US Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program (TCGP)

The Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program was introduced to help tribal governments combat cyber threats. The program respects tribal sovereignty and resilience, intertwining technological defenses with the values of tribal communities.

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Unpacking the new US executive order on artificial intelligence

On October 30 2023, President Biden signed the Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence, which aims to advance and regulate artificial intelligence (AI) in the US.