Cybersecurity
House Lawmaker Asks 9 Entities to Illuminate Crypto’s Security Concerns
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi issued nine letters to regulatory agencies and crypto trading platforms alike asking for future plans, emphasizing consumer protections.
Cybersecurity
Crucial Help Wanted at Cyber Director’s Office as CHIPS Act Adds to Responsibilities
The Office of the National Cyber Director is looking to fill two critical positions, while a recent executive order requires participation on a new steering council.
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FTC sues location data collector, alleging lax security
The Federal Trade Commission is going after data broker Kochava over its practice of selling “sensitive geolocation data.”
Cybersecurity
U.S. and Israel Strengthen Cybersecurity Partnership
Both countries have pursued a bilateral cybersecurity agreement between their financial agencies since 2021, amid critical infrastructure threats.
Cybersecurity
Capitol Hill Takes Aim at Twitter Following Whistleblower Complaint
The allegation of rampant security failures on Twitter’s platform prompted lawmakers to double down on data handling practices.
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CISA Warns Critical Infrastructure to Prepare for Mass Post-Quantum Systems Migration
Quantum computing is the latest frontier in technological innovation, and its hacking potential has regulators advising companies to begin to safeguard their networks.
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The present and future of FedRAMP
The acting director of the General Services Administration's Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) said his team is focusing on a future of automation.
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Chemical Sector Next in Line for White House Plan to Incentivize Cybersecurity
Operators of chemical facilities will follow those of electric utilities, gas pipelines and water treatment plants in being asked to facilitate visibility into their systems.
Cybersecurity
DHS’s Intelligence Information Security Program is ‘Ineffective,’ According to Watchdog
The OIG made two recommendations to address issues it found in the department’s security program.
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How Energy's Cyber-Informed Engineering Strategy Fits into a Pending National Plan
A key White House official highlighted the importance of education and workforce training in the government’s procurement-centric cybersecurity policy.
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Advisory Board Sends Critical Infrastructure Cyber Recommendations to the White House
The National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee voted unanimously to send its most recent report on IT systems security to President Biden.
Cybersecurity
Government IT Networks May Not be Ready for Office Return, Survey Says
Legacy government IT systems and network infrastructure may struggle to provide the same quality as more workers return to the office.
Cybersecurity
DHS commits to better intel sharing with law enforcement
Whether the department has increased information sharing with government partners is unclear, but—either way—the quality is just not there, according to DHS’ Office of the Inspector General.
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U.S.-Mexico Cyber Talks Begin With Focus On Critical Infrastructure
The neighboring countries discussed cybersecurity best practices and sharing threats bilaterally.
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Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure to Get a $45M Funding Infusion
The Department of Energy’s investment will help to fund 15 research projects to protect critical energy infrastructure.
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CISA Hosts Election Security Exercise Ahead of 2022 Midterm Elections
State and local officials, along with representatives from federal agencies and election industry companies, participated in the “Tabletop the Vote” exercise to prepare for a range of hypothetical risks to election operations.
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Interior’s Cyber Threat Detection and Defenses are Sufficient, OIG Finds
According to the inspector general’s memorandum, the Department of the Interior detected simulated malicious attacks and responded properly, making improvements from 2015 and 2018 evaluations.
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CISA's cyber info sharing program didn't always deliver, watchdog says
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency did not always provide more than 300 participants of a public-private cyber threat partnership with actionable information to address potential vulnerabilities, according to an oversight report.
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CISA Warns About Exploitation in Online Collaboration Suite
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued a cybersecurity advisory warning about active exploitations of vulnerabilities found in systems using unpatched Zimbra Collaboration Suite.
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