Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Want DHS to Assess National Security Risks of Doxing
Proposed legislation would require the Department of Homeland Security to “evaluate risks posed to national security and civilian privacy” by the online release of individuals’ personal information.
Cybersecurity
Energy Department officials eye 2027 date to stand-up cyber intelligence center
Officials from the department's Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security and Emergency Response told House members Tuesday that work within the threat-sharing pilot program has already shown progress and could use more resources from Congress.
Cybersecurity
‘Continuing Significant Deficiencies’ Hamper VA’s Information Security Controls, Audit Finds
An audit released by the VA Office of Inspector General found that the department “needs to implement improved controls” to address persistent gaps in its information security program.
Cybersecurity
Bill Bolstering Satellite Cybersecurity Advances in Senate
The legislation was introduced in early May.
Cybersecurity
Federal Cyber Leaders Emphasize Standards Development for Stronger Networks
The critical infrastructure experts upheld common cybersecurity standards as a key to resilient networks and private sector collaboration.
Cybersecurity
House Panel Advances Bills to Boost CISA’s Oversight of Open Source Software, Cyber Training
The two measures, which passed the committee with bipartisan support, would give CISA authority across DHS and the federal government.
Cybersecurity
Ransomware vulnerability warning pilot yielding valuable lessons, CISA official says
A new interagency effort to proactively mitigate ransomware vulnerabilities has helped expand information sharing between the public and private sectors, according to a risk operations official from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
Cybersecurity
Transportation Needs to Improve Cyber Policy Implementation, Watchdog Finds
The Department of Transportation should better implement its policies for established cyber roles, including improving training and role expectations, according to a recent GAO report.
Cybersecurity
Hack on Transportation Systems Exposes Employee Information
The Department of Transportation breach exposed the data of 237,000 current and former employees.
Cybersecurity
Quantum Cryptography Market to Exceed $3B by 2028
The growth reflects rising concern about the potential threat posed by fully realized quantum computers.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers tell Biden they are ‘extremely concerned’ about critical vacant cyber role
The Office of the National Cyber Director has not had a Senate-confirmed director since former Director Chris Inglis left the post nearly three months ago, just prior to the release of the national cyber strategy.
Cybersecurity
Voting Machines Must Be Test Hacked for Certification, Under Proposed Bill
The new law would require cybersecurity penetration testing as part of voting systems’ approval process.
Cybersecurity
CISA is growing up, CIO says
CISA's Bob Costello talks top priorities, challenges and growing pains and progress for a CIO office in a relatively young federal agency.
Cybersecurity
NIST Debuts New Cyber Guidance for Contractors Handling Sensitive Data
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is accepting comments on the revised document through July 14.
Artificial Intelligence
Officials Warn of 'Power' and 'Failure' of Imagination in AI Regulation
The U.S. should work with allies to continue to innovate in AI capabilities while agreeing on common use cases, administration officials say.
Cybersecurity
Federal Operation Takes Down Sophisticated Russian Malware
Snake malware has plagued international digital networks for nearly two decades; a joint federal effort finally dismantled the web of espionage spyware.
Cybersecurity
State-Sponsored Actors Leading Cause of Cyber Concern in Public Sector
A new SolarWinds report details how foreign hackers have become the largest concern among government entities, and how zero-trust strategies have become the most popular defense.
Cybersecurity
Energy Department's cybersecurity program features critical weaknesses, report says
The Department of Energy is suffering from significant issues surrounding identity and access management, in addition to dozens of other concerns detailed in a new inspector general’s report.
Cybersecurity
CISA, FBI Need Data from Cybercrime Victims to Support Policy
The federal agencies tasked with tracking and preventing cybercrime rely on collaboration and data sharing to protect U.S. digital networks.
Cybersecurity