Cybersecurity
Army wants teleworkers to switch off smart IoT devices
The Army announced it would require all military, civilian, and contractors to rid their telework environments of internet of things devices, such as smart TVs and speakers.
Cybersecurity
After Colonial attack, TSA issues new cyber regs for pipelines
DHS chief Alejandro Mayorkas cited the attack on Colonial Pipeline as the impetus for the new regulations.
Cybersecurity
Biden's first cyber EO deadline is here. What will change?
The Department of Homeland Security was asked to transmit policy recommendations on data retention and event logging to the Office of Management and Budget by May 26 as part of President Joe Biden's cybersecurity executive order.
Cybersecurity
NIST Will Do Gap Analysis Before Creating Software Standards for Executive Order
The Government Accountability Office told lawmakers enforcement, through expanded reporting, of agencies’ supply chain security activity is “the thing that has to happen.”
Artificial Intelligence
Agencies Are Getting Good at Buying AI But Still Have Trouble Securing It
A Homeland Security Department procurement official said securing and fielding advanced technologies is “not going to get any easier.”
Cybersecurity
Cryptocurrency Crackdown Won’t Stop Ransomware, CISA Official Says
Cybersecurity professionals stress the importance of proactive defense to combat the growing number of attacks.
Cybersecurity
DHS to issue new pipeline security regulations after Colonial attack
A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said the new guidance for pipeline security will be issued in the coming days.
Ideas
3 Recommendations to Scale Federal Cybersecurity
The most significant single obstacle to progress in cybersecurity is not the technical challenge or even the workforce/skills gap.
Artificial Intelligence
Russia Is Accelerating Its Own Link-Everything Network
The U.S. sees networked warfare and AI as a game-changer. But what happens when your opponent copies your move?
Cybersecurity
GAO to Explore the Government’s Role in Cybersecurity Insurance
The Treasury Department runs a program to insure the insurers, but there’s a limit to the backstop.
Cybersecurity
The Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Hackers Had a Secret Weapon: Self-Promoting Cybersecurity Firms
Five months before DarkSide attacked the Colonial pipeline, two researchers discovered a way to rescue its ransomware victims. Then an antivirus company’s announcement alerted the hackers.
Emerging Tech
IRS Wants Tools for Cracking Crypto Wallets
The agency’s Digital Forensics Unit wants to “tame the cybersecurity research into measured, repeatable, consistent digital forensics processes.”
Cybersecurity
Connecting and supporting the post-pandemic workforce
After a year of emergency response, IT leaders are planning for a permanently changed operating environment.
Cybersecurity
White House Advisers Consider Workforce Requirements for Critical Infrastructure Providers
The National Security Council asked the private-sector led National Infrastructure Advisory Council to focus a critical-infrastructure workforce study on cybersecurity and to speed delivery of its recommendations.
Cybersecurity
US Chamber Asks Government To Get More Involved In Ransomware Defense
The Chamber of Commerce offered six steps the federal government can take to help American businesses defend against and respond to ransomware cyberattacks.
Artificial Intelligence
Report Highlights How AI Could Amplify Future Disinformation Campaigns
The 70-page report assesses how neural networks and artificial intelligence could supercharge dis- and misinformation campaigns and sway the opinions of millions.
Cybersecurity
CISA Official Promotes an Emerging Cybersecurity Role in Wake of New Executive Order
Move over CISOs, it may be time to make room for chief product security officers.
Modernization
Senate Democrats Introduce Bill to Help State and Cities Modernize IT Systems
The bill would provide $120 million annually for seven years to fund tech teams and tech planning grants.
Cybersecurity
Industry coalition asks appropriators to boost CISA funding
CISA received $650 million from the American Rescue Plan Act, but the agency's top officials have described that as only a "down payment" to move the government's cybersecurity efforts.
Digital Government