Cybersecurity
How Cybercriminals Turn Paper Checks Stolen from Mailboxes into Bitcoin
Mailboxes are increasingly becoming the scene of a crime.
Cybersecurity
One Year After Jan. 6 Attack, Push For Quick Reaction Force Is Dead On Capitol Hill
Experts also warn changes at DOD won’t speed up how quickly Guardsmen could respond to future incidents.
Cybersecurity
Federal agencies highlight security improvements a year after Capitol attack
The Homeland Security Department said officials do not “have information indicating any specific or credible threats related to the anniversary.”
Cybersecurity
New CMMC Training to Align with Certification Changes
Look for trainers working on the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program to realign their efforts to support recent changes to the certification process in 2022.
Cybersecurity
DOD looks to expand its data partnerships with allies
The Defense Department’s chief data officer, David Spirk, talked about the growing community of data leaders among allies and how the partnerships can pay off.
Cybersecurity
FTC warns of legal risks of failing on Log4j mitigation
The Federal Trade Commission issued a warning this week urging companies to take "reasonable steps" to mitigate known software vulnerabilities or face potential legal consequences, recalling the $700 million settlement Equifax paid for a major breach in 2017.
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AI-Powered Automation Can Be Both a Part of the Problem and Part of the Solution
There are real security concerns that should be addressed ahead of further government adoption of a truly automated future.
Cybersecurity
Corrected: FedRAMP Bill Includes Transparency Provisions for New Advisory Council
The legislation would create a public-private advisory council that would be subject to most of the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
Cybersecurity
Closing the CMMC training gaps
Look for trainers working on the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program to realign their efforts to support recent changes to the certification process in 2022.
Cybersecurity
Feds Step Up Cybersecurity Support for State Governments
Forty-two advisers have been appointed or are in the process, with eight states still needing federal-level coordinators.
Cybersecurity
Watchdog Security Reviews Not Guaranteed in FedRAMP Revamp
Legislation recently clearing a key Senate committee stops short of requiring the Government Accountability Office to review vendors’ encryption practices and supply chains.
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The Top Challenges to Zero Trust Adoption Facing Government Agencies
Officials must overcome legacy tech and dated requirements.
Cybersecurity
US Still Lacks Federal Cyber Strategy After Decades of Attempts
The United Kingdom, meanwhile, recently updated its approach, crediting strong regulatory measures with significant cyber-risk reduction over recent years.
Cybersecurity
The legacy of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission
The Cyberspace Solarium Commission is officially sunsetting after more than two years, dozens of recommendations and a slew of legislative changes. But since there’s more to be done, the panel is rebooting its efforts as a non-profit.
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Modernizing Federal Cybersecurity Must Go Beyond Nation-State Defense
Insider risk can’t be overlooked.
Cybersecurity
Report: Legacy Equipment Puts Telehealth Consumers’ Data At Risk
Telehealth services have expanded exponentially over the course of the pandemic due in part to the Trump administration’s decision to relax enforcement of the industry’s privacy regulations.
Cybersecurity
What Is Log4J, How Bad It Is and What’s at Stake?
Log4Shell is the latest hacker exploit rocking the internet, and it’s arguably the worst yet. The vulnerability is in an obscure piece of software used on millions of computers.
Cybersecurity
Biden Signs NDAA Relying on Voluntary Private-Sector Cybersecurity Collaboration
Major breaches over the past year were a double-edged sword in efforts to pass a crucial mandatory reporting measure that didn’t make it into the ‘must-pass’ legislation despite bipartisan support, according to key lawmakers.
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The Implications of Publicly Disclosing Cyberattacks
Officials must weigh the benefits and risks on a case-by-case basis.
Cybersecurity