Cybersecurity
Shutdown looms as Congress faces spending deadlines
Most agencies are still operating under shutdown plans crafted under the Trump administration, but there are provisions for continuing pandemic programs and operations.
Cybersecurity
Leading Cyber Officials Favor Fines Over Subpoenas to Enforce Incident Reporting
Incident reporting provisions are being considered as part of the annual defense bill.
Cybersecurity
Cyber officials look to toughen up reporting requirements
The head of CISA told lawmakers that federal breach disclosure rules should be accompanied by compliance mechanisms, including fines.
Cybersecurity
Lessons of the Cyber Reskilling Academy
The leaders who orchestrated a reskilling program meant to transform feds into cyber defense analysts have some takeaways.
Cybersecurity
Air Force secretary mulls space acquisitions nominees
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said candidate interviews are underway for the space acquisition system secretary position and he expects to make a recommendation to the defense secretary and White House soon.
Digital Government
Tech Industry Group Weighs in on Federal Zero Trust Strategy
A draft version of the strategy was released in early September.
Cybersecurity
Treasury Sanctions First Cryptocurrency Exchange to Combat Ransomware
The department also emphasized guidance for victim organizations who risk running afoul of enforcers by paying attackers and failing to report incidents.
Cybersecurity
Union Supports Revised Civilian Cyber Reserve Program
But the American Federation of Government Employees is still adamantly against the creation of a civilian National Digital Reserve Corps.
Cybersecurity
Zero trust, EMS top Air Force cyber priorities
Lt. Gen. Timothy Haugh, the commander of the 16th Air Force, said implementing zero trust principles was "foundational" to improve data use and mitigate vulnerabilities from the defense industry supply chain.
Cybersecurity
Agencies Seek Comments on Supply Chain Security of Critical Software
The Commerce and Homeland Security departments want details about the information and communications technology industry’s cybersecurity practices and gaps in manufacturing.
Ideas
FITARA Scores Are the Push Agencies Need to Improve Basic Federal Cyber Hygiene
Here are some ideas where government IT leaders can improve cybersecurity at their agency.
Cybersecurity
Auditors, Contractors Hang in the Balance as Defense Overhauls Cybersecurity Certification Program
The Defense Department has not ruled out a return to allowing companies to ‘self-attest’ their security posture.
Ideas
Cybercriminals Use Pandemic to Attack Schools and Colleges
The average ransomware attack cost educational institutions $2.73 million.
Cybersecurity
Watchdog: CISA Needs to Update Plans to Protect Critical Infrastructure
The Department of Homeland Security Inspector General report on dam security found a lack of coordination among agency teams.
Digital Government
Biden Names His Pick for Permanent Defense CIO
John Sherman, currently serving in an acting capacity, will step down during the confirmation process.
Cybersecurity
White House nominates John Sherman for DOD CIO
John Sherman was named DOD's principal deputy CIO in 2020 and has been acting in the CIO role since January.
Cybersecurity
House reconciliation bill includes nearly $800 million for CISA
The funding supports the implementation of President Joe Biden's May executive order on cybersecurity and workforce development.
Cybersecurity
Biden Launches Trilateral Indo-Pacific Partnership to Fuse Cyber Capabilities
The allied trio will also work on getting Australia a nuclear-powered submarine.
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