Cyber Defense
NIST debuts the finalized update to its Cybersecurity Framework
The streamlined blueprint has already gotten positive feedback from private sector organizations.
White House urges software developers to use memory-safe programming languages
A number of headline-making cyberattacks started with memory safety flaws, a White House cyber official said.
National Cyber Strategy needs better implementation measures, GAO argues
The White House Office of the National Cyber Director can improve on performance measures and cost estimations, the U.S. federal oversight agency said in a Thursday analysis.
Proposed law aims to boost food and agriculture industry’s cyber posture
The bill would direct multiple stakeholders to conduct exercises that simulate when the food and agriculture sectors are hacked.
Feds to compete for cyber glory at fifth annual President's Cup
CISA officials describe the positive impact the annual cybersecurity game aims to have across the federal workforce.
Pentagon’s cyber red teams get clearer roles, governance
A document released by DOD’s chief information officer attempts to “address gaps in existing guidance” when it comes to the activities of the department’s cyber red teams.
House lawmakers introduce AI risk management bill
The measure is a companion to a Senate bill offered last year
Congress takes up software supply chain security
The FITARA scorecard could become a vehicle for measuring agency progress against the administration's software security goals.
DARPA’s massive defensive AI challenge begins in December
The original announcement of the AIxCC challenge — and its millions in prize money — made waves at Black Hat 2023.
Navy’s first cyber strategy looks beyond cybersecurity to digital operations
The military branch must “fully account for new realities presented by cyberspace and the information environment,” the inaugural strategy asserts.
AI can help agencies enhance their cyber defense, study finds
General Dynamics Information Technology’s recent survey of 200 federal officials involved in cyber decisions found that AI tools could help address human-caused vulnerabilities.
NIST releases revised cyber requirements for controlled unclassified information
The proposed revisions will ideally serve as a “balanced, strong starting point” for agencies and contractors that deal with sensitive information, a NIST official said.
Cyber Director nominee talks AI, collaboration at confirmation hearing
Harry Coker, the Biden Administration's choice to lead the Office of the National Cyber Director, said he'll draw on his experience as a program manager to make sure agencies hit their milestones on implementing the government's cyber strategy.
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