Cyber Defense

DOD Submits Classified Cyber Strategy to Congress

An unclassified fact sheet released by the Pentagon said the new strategy will continue efforts to conduct “hunt forward operations”’ with U.S. allies and “defend forward” activities meant to disrupt threat actors on their own turf.

  • By Edward Graham

Securing U.S. Intellectual Property ‘Top Priority’ for Federal Law Enforcement

The FBI and Homeland Security are emphasizing the need to digitally safeguard tech R&D in the U.S. from state-sponsored adversaries.

  • By Alexandra Kelley

Cyber Agencies Unveil Updated Ransomware Guide

The 2023 version offers more detailed, step-by-step guidance and associated recommendations to fortify public and private networks against sophisticated ransomware.

  • By Alexandra Kelley

Bill Bolstering Satellite Cybersecurity Advances in Senate

The legislation was introduced in early May.

  • By Frank Konkel

Federal Cyber Leaders Emphasize Standards Development for Stronger Networks

The critical infrastructure experts upheld common cybersecurity standards as a key to resilient networks and private sector collaboration.

  • By Alexandra Kelley

Transportation Needs to Improve Cyber Policy Implementation, Watchdog Finds

The Department of Transportation should better implement its policies for established cyber roles, including improving training and role expectations, according to a recent GAO report.

  • By Kirsten Errick

Voting Machines Must Be Test Hacked for Certification, Under Proposed Bill

The new law would require cybersecurity penetration testing as part of voting systems’ approval process.

  • By Kirsten Errick

DOD's Zero Trust Initiative is an Unique 'Unity of Effort,' Air Force CIO Says

The Air Force—along with the Pentagon—is also crafting guidance around the safe use of generative artificial intelligence tools and technologies, such as ChatGPT.

  • By Edward Graham

Lawmakers Reintroduce Legislation to Bolster Satellite Cybersecurity

The bipartisan proposal directs CISA to provide commercial satellite owners and operators with more resources and recommendations to improve their cyber protections.

  • By Edward Graham

How Tax Credits Could Present Near-Term Motivation for More Secure Devices

As federal officials call for tech firms to take more responsibility for the security of their products, some members of Congress and industry voices have highlighted the potential of cyber investment tax credits as an incentive.

  • By Edward Graham

Building Cyber Resiliency in the U.S. Government

The public sector is making progress but must embrace technological innovation.

  • By Steve Hager

Global Appeal of NIST Cyber Framework Leads to Multiple Translations, Possible Updates

The National Institute of Standards and Technology aims to ensure its forthcoming update to the cybersecurity guidance remains a flexible playbook domestic and international entities can adopt.

  • By Alexandra Kelley

Rethinking Cybersecurity in a Boundaryless World

Government agencies are embracing a zero-trust approach to risk management.

  • By Tony Hubbard and Viral Chawda

US Teams Up With Partner Nations to Release Smart City Cyber Guidance

A joint effort between the U.S., U.K., Australia, Canada and New Zealand yielded recommendations to prevent cyber attacks on increasingly digital infrastructure.

  • By Alexandra Kelley
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DHS S&T and CISA Forge Deep Partnership in Emerging Tech R&D

The Department of Homeland Security components are working more closely than ever to understand emerging technologies’ prospects and threats.

  • By Alexandra Kelley

Government Must Work with Private Sector to Secure Space, Experts Say

Several former federal officials argued government should protect the industrial base without hindering innovation for space technologies.

  • By Kirsten Errick

Cyber Strategy Aims to Ensure Secure US Tech Design, Set International Example

Federal cybersecurity experts cited the importance of international and domestic partnerships in implementing cybersecurity standards and protocols.

  • By Alexandra Kelley

DOD Launches New Site to Bolster ‘Hack the Pentagon’ 

The website seeks to scale the Defense Department’s bug bounty program by attracting additional white hat hackers.

  • By Edward Graham

NATO to Seek a Contractor for Website Cybersecurity Testing 

Those interested will need to go through a Department of Commerce approval process to be eligible to bid on the contract.

  • By Kirsten Errick

GSA Issues Guidance to help Agencies Buy Secure 5G

The guidelines for federal agencies detail best practices throughout the 5G ecosystem.

  • By Kirsten Errick

White House Takes Spyware Efforts to the International Stage

The Summit for Democracy will launch and fortify several global partnerships aimed at offering some regulation for emerging tech usage.

  • By Alexandra Kelley