Ideas
Rethinking Software and Risk to Protect the Public Sector
We should build security into the foundation of programs.
Cybersecurity
Trump Officials Deliver Plan to Split Up Cyber Command, NSA
An end to the “dual hat” arrangement has been debated for years — but the timing raises questions. The plan requires Milley's certification to move ahead.
Cybersecurity
DIU, CISA Team Up to Coordinate Cybersecurity Tech Investments
The Defense and Homeland Security departments agreed to develop cybersecurity technologies for national security applications together.
Cybersecurity
Why Certain Cybersecurity Provisions Made it into the NDAA and Others Didn’t
An effort to establish a public-private collaboration environment was cut from the final bill but a controversial insurance provision was retained.
Cybersecurity
U.S., Australia Partnering on Virtual Cyber Training Range
U.S. Cyber Command said the Cyber Training Capabilities Project Arrangement is the first-ever agreement to develop the Army’s Persistent Cyber Training Environment together.
Cybersecurity
What to Expect from CISA’s Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation Efforts in 2021
Program managers said the summer will bring data quality checks.
Cybersecurity
DOD Shares Details on Zero Trust Architecture Timeline
The draft of the cybersecurity-focused document was completed in October and is going through a content review, assessment and approval process.
Cybersecurity
DISA Updates Strategic Tech Priorities Through 2022
The defense agency adjusted its long-term cybersecurity and cloud plans to take into account progress and pivots made for the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ideas
ICAM, CDM Put Identity-Based Security Front and Center
Agencies must be able to identify, monitor and manage all people, applications and devices that access government resources.
Cybersecurity
Air Force leaders tout cyber capabilities
Cyber warfare isn't a new domain anymore, but it still takes time to prepare for it, top Air Force officials said.
Cybersecurity
Cyber executive order close, Napolitano says
DHS head defends the need for executive action on cybersecurity, but says it won't include some things that 'only legislation can do.'
Cybersecurity
Federal data breaches: How long is too long to inform victims?
Informing potential victims of a data breach as early as possible seems like a sensible policy, but it's not that easy.
Modernization
DISA strategic plan focuses on enterprise, cybersecurity and efficiencies
The latest document is part of a new, multi-layered planning methodology for DISA.
People
The bright side of budget cuts
Fiscal pressures are forcing the military branches to collaborate and share, potentially leading to smarter, better IT projects, leaders say.
Cybersecurity
Is the government dropping the ball on cybersecurity?
Despite the potential danger of the cyber threat and a rising chorus of voices urging action, the government seems to be making only halting progress. There are several reasons for that, and no easy solutions.
Digital Government
US not ready for cyberattack, NSA director warns
Legislation, partnership with industry are critical to bolster underpowered U.S. cyber defenses, according to the Cyber Command's chief.
People
Budget cuts, veto risk complicate defense appropriations bill
The House is getting ready to pass the 2013 defense appropriations bill, but the specter of sequestration -- and a possible veto -- loom over the funding plan.
Cybersecurity
Cyber warfare: New battlefield, new rules
The old rules of war don’t apply in cyberspace, so the federal government is writing a new book for the new age of combat.
Digital Government
DOD’s top brass blast sequestration, emphasize cyber in Senate testimonies
A "cyber Pearl Harbor is a real possibility, defense secretary warns.
Cybersecurity