Ideas
Rethinking Cybersecurity in a Boundaryless World
Government agencies are embracing a zero-trust approach to risk management.
Cybersecurity
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.
Emerging Tech
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.
Digital Government
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.
Cybersecurity
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.
Cybersecurity
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.
Cybersecurity
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.
Digital Government
GSA Issues Guidance to help Agencies Buy Secure 5G
The guidelines for federal agencies detail best practices throughout the 5G ecosystem.
Digital Government
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.
Cybersecurity
White House Looks to Secure Space from Cyber Threats
The Office of the National Cyber Director, the National Space Council and leaders from the private sector laid out next steps to digitally secure the space ecosystem.
Cybersecurity
New Cyber Reports Will Show the Value of CISA Budget Investments, Director Says
Cyber incident reports will be shared with the agency under the soon-to-be implemented requirements of the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act.
Policy
Senators Reintroduce Bill to Bolster Federal Data Center Security
The bipartisan legislation seeks to protect federal data centers from physical and digital threats by establishing minimum requirements to enhance the security of these critical facilities.
Cybersecurity
Biden Admin Targets ‘Misuse’ of Spyware with New Executive Order
The White House followed through on previous promises to pursue stronger oversight of commercial spyware companies and how their products are used in the U.S.
Cybersecurity
Collaboration Over Self-Preservation Highlighted in Latest Guide to Cyber Oversight
CISA Director Jen Easterly said that the updated cyber-risk oversight handbook aligns with the agency’s goal of “advancing corporate cyber responsibility.”
Digital Government
DHS and South Korea Sign Agreement for Emerging Tech Collaboration
The memorandum of understanding will help the U.S. and Republic of Korea share information and emerging technology to boost their security capabilities for cyber and other threats.
Emerging Tech
Quantum Sensing Has ‘Critical’ Potential for Electrical Grid, Official Says
Quantum information technologies could be applied to the electrical grid for security and sustainability improvements.
Cybersecurity
White House Tech Council Launches Cyber-Physical Resilience Working Group
The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology aims to use the initiative to improve resilience within the nation’s digital networks.
Cybersecurity
Biden Administration Seeks $26B in Cyber Funding for FY 2024
President Biden’s fiscal year 2024 budget aligns with the recently released national cybersecurity strategy by “investing in a whole-of-nation approach,” according to the acting national cyber director.
Digital Government
White House Budget Seeks to Bolster US Tech Development, Modernize Standards
The Biden administration’s fiscal year 2024 budget request would, in part, boost federal spending to address “the ongoing cyber threat” and “modernize services” across government.
Cybersecurity
USCYBERCOM’s Operations Have Strengthened Allies, Agency Lead Says
Gen. Paul Nakasone, commander of U.S. Cyber Command, told members of the Senate Armed Services Committee that the agency’s cyber partnerships have helped to build “tremendous confidence between nations.”
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