Artificial Intelligence
A Better Way to Spot Deep-Faked Satellite Images
Training AIs to look at 26 subtle features may help thwart attempts to peddle fraudulent imagery.
Ideas
How Do You Retire Technology and Limit Risk?
The challenge is that while many get excited about the new software when it’s installed, too few make long-term plans for removal at software end of life.
Cybersecurity
How the Federal CISO Views Zero Trust
Federal Chief Information Security Officer Chris DeRusha and other federal officials also advocated moving away from siloed cybersecurity budgeting for agencies.
Cybersecurity
CISA warns on new threat group using VPN flaw
A new report by the government's cybersecurity agency warns about another threat actor using malware initially discovered during the response to the intrusion involving SolarWinds.
Emerging Tech
JADC2 Strategy Nearing Completion, Official Says
Lt. Gen. Dennis Crall said the strategy has been briefed to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the deputy secretary of defense.
Cybersecurity
Existing Agency Threat Hunters Welcome CISA’s New Authorities
For the Department of Education, proactive threat hunting means not just taking down questionable URLs but buying them up.
Ideas
Misinformation, Disinformation and Hoaxes: What’s the Difference?
Though many people are just paying attention to these problems now, they are not new – and they even date back to ancient Rome.
Cybersecurity
CISA Issues Deadline for Federal Agencies to Address Pulse Secure Vulnerabilities
The vulnerabilities led to the compromise of government agencies early last summer and, together with a newly disclosed flaw, continue to be exploited.
Cybersecurity
CISA issues third emergency directive since SolarWinds
The government's cybersecurity watchdog is increasingly issuing emergency instructions to agencies for handling high-risk vulnerabilities, something analysts say reflects both CISA's stature and the environment its working in.
Cybersecurity
DOD’s Cybersecurity Accreditation Partner Working to Address Conflict of Interest Issues
Multiple members of the Accreditation Body’s board of directors also serve as consultants in the cybersecurity space, which critics say gives them an unfair advantage to cash in on the program.
Cybersecurity
CISA confirms U.S. agencies affected by Pulse Connect VPN vulnerabilities
The cybersecurity firm FireEye suspects at least one of the campaigns it reported on operates on behalf of the Chinese government.
Modernization
DOD’s Deputy CIO Wants to Change the Conversation on IT
Danielle Metz, leader for the information enterprise, discusses the misconceptions about the office of the CIO, the ongoing Fourth Estate Network Optimization project and the importance of software modernization.
Cybersecurity
Energy Department Announces 100-Day Sprint to Shore Up Power Grid Cybersecurity
The department will partner with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and utilities to improve visibility, detection and response to cyber threats.
Cybersecurity
White House launches cybersecurity push targeting electricity sector
The pilot program to improve the cybersecurity of the nation's electricity infrastructure is part of a broader initiative focused on industrial control systems.
Cybersecurity
White House Stands Down Coordination Effort on SolarWinds, Microsoft Exchange Hacks
The leading cybersecurity official on the National Security Council shared lessons learned as agencies reach patching goals.
Cybersecurity
White House stands down groups tackling SolarWinds, Microsoft Exchange
The move comes days after the administration sanctioned Russia for its alleged role in the cyberattacks
Cybersecurity
Survey: Large Contractors More Concerned Than Small Contractors About DOD’s Cybersecurity Certification Program
A new survey puts numbers on conflicting narratives about the small businesses perspective and issues of competition in the new Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification regime.
Modernization
Connolly, Hice Announce Bill to Improve Performance Planning at FITARA Hearing
The Performance Enhancement Reform Act would require greater collaboration among agency officials and more detailed descriptions of resources required to meet goals.
Cybersecurity
Days after sanctions, House to vote again on Cyber Diplomacy Act
A bill to establish a cyberspace ambassador and an Office of Cyber Issues at the State Department is due to receive a vote on the House floor next week, according to two lawmakers sponsoring the bill.
Cybersecurity