Cybersecurity
Air Force Only Service to Develop Cybersecurity Requirements for Weapon Systems Contracts, GAO Says
The audit found the Defense Department has improved weapon systems cybersecurity in recent years, but detailed requirements must make it into contracts.
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Debunking Three Myths about Hardware Security
The federal government should consider hardware-enabled security approaches.
Cybersecurity
Biden’s Pick For Defense Policy Chief Outlines Cyber Deterrence Position
In a contentious nomination hearing, Colin Kahl called for a whole-of-government approach to technology.
Cybersecurity
NSA Pushes Zero Trust Principles to Help Prevent Sophisticated Hacks
Operating under the default position that an organization has been compromised is a pain that’s worth it, the agency said.
Cybersecurity
CISA, DHS Bolster State and Local Cybersecurity Programs
CISA added another vendor to an intrusion detection plan and DHS increased the required cybersecurity spend for certain FEMA grants.
Digital Government
CISA Names Three Leadership Appointments
CISA announced a new deputy director, executive assistant director for cybersecurity and executive assistant director for infrastructure security.
Cybersecurity
CISA Chief Says the Agency’s Global Initiative Is to Support the State Department
International cybersecurity work of both the State and Homeland Security departments will rely on support from Congress.
Cybersecurity
The Hack Roundup: White House Says Neuberger Leading Federal Response
Here are the news and updates you may have missed.
Digital Government
House Armed Services Reorg Looks to Increase Focus on Cybersecurity, Intelligence
Seven subcommittees will help oversee the vast Defense Department.
Digital Government
Two GSA Contract Management Sites Will Be Down For Two Days
Contractor portals eOffer and eMod will be offline for two days in March as the General Services Administration switches to a new log-in method with added security.
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The Transition to TIC 3.0: Ensuring Agency Readiness for Network Modernization
IT and security teams will need the right building blocks to accommodate a range of use cases.
Cybersecurity
DIU Scaling Up Commercial Cyber Threat Deception Platform
The innovation group extended an other transaction agreement with cybersecurity firm CounterCraft with an eye to moving to a production contract in the coming months.
Cybersecurity
Official: Reciprocity Memos on DOD’s Cybersecurity Certification Program Are Ready
Prospective contractors will get credit toward the requirement for approvals by three existing public and private auditing programs.
Cybersecurity
CISA Shares Specs for Threat-Hunting Solution
The Cyberspace Solarium Commission is now pushing the Biden administration to require the same thing for companies serving the Defense Department.
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The Role AI Plays in Safeguarding Government Data
Government agencies need to pivot to better filter and monitor incoming threats and data with velocity, efficiency and optimization.
Artificial Intelligence
Defense Secretary Nominee Says Hack Perpetrators ‘Should be Held Accountable’
Gen. Lloyd Austin committed to conducting a review of defense cyber operations, if confirmed.
Cybersecurity
State Department Approves Creation of Cyber Bureau
The Cyberspace Security and Emerging Technologies Bureau will address national security- and diplomatic-related tech issues.
Cybersecurity
Trump Plan for Maritime Cybersecurity Would Introduce Procurement Requirements
The outgoing administration added items to federal agencies’ to-do lists, noting rising threats to the sector.
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Next-Generation Program Protection: The Next Federal Cybersecurity Challenge
As the government aims to buy more innovative products, we must make critical advancements in program protection.
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