Cybersecurity
Union Wants Civilian Cyber Reserve Proposal Dropped from Defense Bill
The American Federation of Government Employees says private-sector stake in the provision is based on companies seeking a competitive advantage.
Cybersecurity
Inglis: First rule of cyber education is budget accountability
The newly appointed cyber director has been setting priorities and carving out turf for his office to cover. With that will likely come some scrutiny of how the government spends resources on cyber.
Cybersecurity
House Homeland Security Committee Approves $865 Million for CISA
The largest chunk of funds would go toward implementing a May 12 executive order focused on cybersecurity.
Ideas
We Cannot Afford to Wait to Bolster Maritime Cybersecurity
Maritime ransomware attacks are on the rise.
Cybersecurity
FBI Official: Russia Is Not Cooperating with U.S. Against Ransomware Threat
Administration officials promised consequences after a meeting between presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin.
Cybersecurity
Military Intel Officials Highlight Efforts to Counter Online Disinformation
Adversaries take advantage of moments in real time, such as when efforts are focused on withdrawing from Afghanistan.
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Apple’s Plan to Scan Your Phone Raises the Stakes on a Key Question: Can You Trust Big Tech?
Other large tech companies also have considerable control over customers’ devices and insight into their data.
Cybersecurity
CISA Brings in Former Obama Official as Chief of Staff
Agency leadership stressed Kiersten Todt’s experience working with the private sector.
Cybersecurity
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.
Cybersecurity
Report: Fostering a diverse cybersecurity workforce
Experts at an Aspen Institute event explained some roadblocks to cultivating a diverse cybersecurity workforce and offered potential solutions, including putting less reliance on formal certification.
Ideas
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.
Cybersecurity
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.
Cybersecurity
Chris Inglis scopes out cyber turf
The newly installed National Cyber Director offered his take on the roles and responsibilities of his office, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the National Security Council and agency IT and security operations in responding to federal cyber incidents.
Digital Government
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.
Cybersecurity
Report: Hackers Shift from Malware to Credential Hijacking
Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike tracked record levels of cyber intrusion activity over the past year.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon preps JADC2 implementation plan
The Pentagon says it is weeks away from completing its implementation plan to achieve the Defense Department's goal of Joint All Domain Command and Control.
Cybersecurity
DHS makes awards in $3 billion financial systems software BPA
In the works since 2017, a plan to unify financial reporting across the highly federated Department of Homeland Security is getting closer to coming online.
Cybersecurity
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.
Ideas
Combatting Defense Supply Chain and Critical Infrastructure Vulnerability with AI
Effectively mapping supply chains is a critical national security priority.
Cybersecurity