Cybersecurity
Inglis says he won't 'dictate' cyber workforce policy
National Cyber Director Chris Inglis said that part of his job in the cybersecurity workforce arena will be ensuring that the roles of different agencies are coordinated.
Cybersecurity
White House Asserts Micromanagement Critique Was About a Previous Administration
Debate is heating up over the role of sector-risk management agencies in shoring up security of the nation’s critical infrastructure.
Emerging Tech
DOD Advances Toward a 5G-Enabled 'Digital Battle Network' With Industry Collaboration
Two companies are embarking on a fresh agreement to help pave the way toward JADC2.
Cybersecurity
State Department Announces First Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy
The new office will work to advance foreign and domestic security through modernizations featuring new and emerging technology.
Cybersecurity
Russian Disinformation: All Bot But No Bite?
Bots targeting the U.S. slowed their anti-vax campaigns while accelerating pro-Russia messaging, which doesn’t stick as well in the West.
Cybersecurity
Google Surveys Federal Employees in Fight with Microsoft for Government Market
The survey report tried to associate heavy reliance on Microsoft’s products with greater susceptibility to cyberattacks.
Cybersecurity
New cyber bill calls for shadow IT assessment at VA
The bill tasks VA with obtaining an independent cybersecurity review of the agency's most critical systems.
Cybersecurity
Key Lawmaker Defends SEC’s Cyber Incident Reporting Proposal
Rep. Jim Langevin was responding to an industry assertion that the SEC proposal undercuts the will of Congress, given recently enacted legislation.
Cybersecurity
Treasury Wants to Know How the Government Might Grow Cyber Insurance Market
The department is in a bit of an awkward position, tasked with supporting the industry while cautioning against ransomware payouts.
Cybersecurity
FBI confirms increase in Russian cyber scanning of U.S. companies
A senior FBI official suggested potential cyber attacks were coming amid increased Russian-linked cyber scanning activities targeting major U.S. businesses and tensions with the Kremlin over its invasion of Ukraine.
Cybersecurity
6 Takeaways On Cybersecurity Policy from the President’s FY 2023 Budget
The administration expects CISA to grow by just under 300 full-time employees over the next year, for example.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Move to Protect Healthcare Infrastructure from Potential Russian Threat
The Healthcare Cybersecurity Act works to protect sensitive health care data and information from hackers.
Cybersecurity
U.S. Law Enforcement Charges Russian Nationals In Global Energy Hacking Scheme
Four Russian government employees were indicted with charges of hacking, illegally obtaining information on computer systems and wire fraud, among others.
Cybersecurity
Ukrainian Cyber Lead Says ‘At Least 4 Types of Malware’ in Use to Target Critical Infrastructure and Humanitarian Aid
An hour-long press briefing shed new light on the cybersecurity implications of this evolving conflict.
Cybersecurity
CISA Director Details Growing Threat to Maritime Transportation Sector
Cybersecurity professionals are noting the possibility of Russia reprising a watershed attack on the shipping industry to hit back against the U.S. economy.
Policy
Zoom's New Security Authorization Might Soon Mean Expanded Use by Defense Components
A large number of entities were awaiting this fresh approval, a senior official confirmed.
Cybersecurity
White House Warns of Potential Russian Cyberattack Based on New Intel
Officials, distressed by the continued lack of cybersecurity basics implemented in the private sector, issued “a call to action.”
Cybersecurity
Navy to Explore Land to Sea Cyber Defense Technology in Upcoming Exercise
Proposals are due later this month for the event, which will unfold starting September 6.
Cybersecurity
CISA, FBI Warn of Russian Threat to Satellite Networks
Organizations are asked to report incidents they might ordinarily consider inconsequential to the government.
Cybersecurity