Cybersecurity
Coronavirus Will Not Delay Pentagon’s Contractor Cybersecurity Program, Official Says
The Defense Department signed an agreement with an accreditation body for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification.
Amid Coronavirus, CISA and NIST Issue Guidelines to Boost Federal Telecommuting
Hackers are taking advantage of the telecommuting chaos to launch attacks across the spectrum.
Defense Agency Renews Antivirus Software Subscription for Workers’ Home Use
The one-year license excludes contractors from a crucial factor in secure “maximum telework.”
Agencies Have Spent More Than $300M In Response to the COVID-19 Outbreak
Federal buyers spent more than $4.8 million on hand sanitizer alone in the last two months.
Chinese Hackers Attacked Foreign Health Care, Military, Oil Networks as Coronavirus Hit China
In January, the ‘widespread’ assault targeted a vulnerability in virtual desktops, cloud computing, and network applications, FireEye announced.
Defense Secretary Says Teleworking Could Last Months
During a virtual town hall, Mark Esper warned employees to be vigilant for phishing attempts and practice good cyber hygiene.
GPS is Fatally Flawed. It’s Past Time to Fix It.
A terrestrial system could make GPS spoof-proof.
White House Updates Contracting and Technology Guidance for Federal Agencies
During the coronavirus outbreak, the Veterans Affairs Department got a greenlight to rehire experts and the Justice Department clarified its stance on working in states with shelter-in-place orders.
NIST Offers 8 Ways Agencies Can Use Its Cybersecurity Framework
One approach involves getting a better sense of potential contractors’ cybersecurity posture.
FTC Warns of New Coronavirus-Oriented Scams
The agency has updated its list of hacking and other tactics that prey on the generous and the needy in times of crisis.
Regulators Say Maritime Industry’s Pandemic Plans Can Skip Cybersecurity Details
The Coast Guard stresses new guidance adds flexibility for compliance with existing security planning requirements.
Trump Calls Out China’s COVID-19 Disinformation
Chinese diplomats and officials have been spreading a lie about the virus’ origin.
New Security Clearance Office Gets First Permanent Leader
The new program office is getting a permanent director nearly five months after shifting the background investigations process to the Defense Department.
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