CISA Brings in Former Obama Official as Chief of Staff
Agency leadership stressed Kiersten Todt’s experience working with the private sector.
How Equipment Left In Afghanistan Will Expose US Secrets
Even rendered inoperable, equipment now in the hands of the Taliban will yield troves of information about how the U.S. builds weapons and uses them.
3 Essential Steps in Implementing a Comprehensive User Monitoring Program
Agencies must implement a comprehensive user monitoring program that effectively combines the human intelligence and artificial intelligence.
National Cyber Director Outlines Staffing Framework for 75-Person Office
Chris Inglis is still trying to distinguish his role and responsibilities from other leading cyber officials.
Education Department Updates Rules and Criminal Penalties for Accessing Agency Data
A new filing updates the department’s policies on who can access IT systems and data, as well as the fines and prison terms for unauthorized access or failing to secure data.
Your Phone Is Your Private Space
Without evidence of wrongdoing, neither public agents nor private companies should be rifling through the photos on your personal devices.
Report: Hackers Shift from Malware to Credential Hijacking
Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike tracked record levels of cyber intrusion activity over the past year.
Biden Administration Releases Draft Zero-Trust Guidance
The documents form a roadmap for agencies to deploy the cybersecurity architectures by the end of fiscal 2024.
Combatting Defense Supply Chain and Critical Infrastructure Vulnerability with AI
Effectively mapping supply chains is a critical national security priority.
The Government's Software Transparency Journey Moves from Plan to Practice
Allan Friedman, the leader of a transparency initiative at the Commerce Department, is now at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to realize the ultimate vision for a software bill of materials.
CISA Urges Patching Atlassian Software Before Holiday Weekend
A vulnerability in collaboration software is undergoing “mass exploitation,” according to U.S. Cyber Command.
House Reconciliation Package Includes $3 Billion for Federal IT
The Technology Modernization Fund would get another $1 billion.
The Federal Government is Using 20th-Century Responses to a 21st-Century Problem
Policymakers have been working on implementing continuous monitoring of its human assets with access to top secret information for several years, and the government should do the same for its digital assets.
Air Force’s First Software Chief Steps Down
Leader of a Pentagon-wide DevSecOps initiative, Nicolas Chaillan cited lack of support from senior leadership as one reason for his departure.
5 Steps to Protecting Federal Data Repositories in the Cloud
From ransomware to exfiltration, cybersecurity attacks are targeting sensitive government data. Here’s a reliable approach to protecting mission-critical information.
Lawmaker to Propose Bill to Incentivize Industry Cybersecurity Cooperation Within Days
During congressional testimony, cybersecurity firm FireEye pushed for greater liability protections to be included in a draft cyber incident reporting bill.
OMB Provides Tiered Instructions on Logging Requirements in Executive Order
A memo for agencies assigns criticality levels to monitoring activities along various categories and sets deadlines for compliance.
CISA Opens Sign Up for the President’s Cup Cybersecurity Competition
Federal employees and service members can put their cyber chops to the test.
Biden Administration Announces Tech Talent Fellowship Effort
The program is geared toward attracting young technologists to government work.
Expired Driver’s Licenses Open Lane for Cybercriminals
Fraudsters send out texts or emails falsely warning that the target’s license needs to be updated, is missing information or is expiring.
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