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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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Mariam Baksh
January 25, 2021
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.
By
Mariam Baksh
January 25, 2021
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.
By
Seth Cutler
January 25, 2021
The Hack Roundup: Biden Orders Intel Assessment of Suspected Russian Malfeasance
Here are the news and updates you may have missed.
By
Mariam Baksh
January 22, 2021
The Hack Roundup: Trump Orders U.S. Cloud Providers to Log Foreign Users
Here are the news and updates you may have missed.
By
Heather Kuldell and Mariam Baksh
January 20, 2021
Trump Takes Executive Action on Drones in Final White House Days
The executive order encourages federal agencies to divest from unmanned aerial systems manufactured by China, Russia and Iran.
By
Mila Jasper
January 20, 2021
A New Administration Offers an Ideal Time to Prevent Entitlement Creep
Here’s what you need to know to protect federal employees and secure classified data.
By
Tim Bedard
January 20, 2021
Biden-Harris Admin Proposes $10B in New IT and Cyber Funding for Federal Agencies
The administration wants to add $9 billion to the Technology Modernization Fund and give CISA a boost.
By
Aaron Boyd
January 15, 2021
Highway Safety Agency Wants Car Makers to Know What’s in Their Software
The agency is seeking comment on a software-heavy update of its cybersecurity best practices.
By
Mariam Baksh
January 15, 2021
CISA Warns of Vulnerabilities in Cloud Use, Shares Solutions List
Basic cyber hygiene isn’t so basic when it comes to remote environments.
By
Mariam Baksh
January 14, 2021
Counter Intelligence Chief Calls for Zero-Trust Software Supply Chain Policy
The official also said there’s a need for the fusion of responsibilities assigned to a trilogy of government agencies.
By
Mariam Baksh
January 13, 2021
The Hack Roundup: SolarWinds Shares Details on How Attackers Inserted Backdoor
Here are the news and updates you may have missed.
By
Heather Kuldell and Aaron Boyd
January 12, 2021
NSA Cyber Directorate Touts Election, Pandemic Security Work in 2020 Review
Anne Neuberger, NSA’s director of cybersecurity, said the agency “surged rapidly” to secure telework and protect networks used in vaccine development.
By
Mila Jasper
January 12, 2021
Lawmakers Criticize State Department’s ‘Misguided Cyberspace Reorganization’
A bipartisan group of four lawmakers said the State Department’s proposed realignment would only serve to reinforce existing silos.
By
Frank Konkel
January 12, 2021
Agencies Propose Faster, Broader Reporting of Cyber Incidents for Banks
A new rule would require more from third-party service providers, too.
By
Mariam Baksh
January 11, 2021
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How 5G and AI Are Creating an Architectural Revolution
5G will transform IT from the bottom-up—and that means changes for security.
By
Cameron Chehreh and Steve Orrin
January 11, 2021
GSA Introduces Vendor Risk Assessment Program in Draft Solicitation
The SolarWinds hack seems to be breathing new life into the supply chain security effort.
By
Mariam Baksh
January 8, 2021
State Department Approves Creation of Cyber Bureau
The Cyberspace Security and Emerging Technologies Bureau will address national security- and diplomatic-related tech issues.
By
Frank Konkel
January 8, 2021
CISA: SolarWinds Hackers Got Into Networks by Guessing Passwords
The agency also highlighted new indicators of compromise and recommendations for mitigating follow on activity involving Microsoft Cloud users.
By
Mariam Baksh
January 7, 2021
Capitol Riot Opens Congress to Potential IT Compromise
Experts weigh in on the IT security implications after violent rioters stormed Congressional offices, gaining access to unsecured computers and stealing devices.
By
Aaron Boyd
January 7, 2021
Trump Executive Order Attempts to Ban 8 More Chinese Apps
The move adds more Chinese companies—including three payment apps—to a list that already included TikTok and WeChat.
By
Aaron Boyd
January 7, 2021
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.
By
Mariam Baksh
January 6, 2021
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