Cybersecurity
White House Highlights Cybersecurity Benefit in Infrastructure Package
Along with more than $1 trillion in funding, the House-passed bill moves to the president’s desk with new authorities for relevant agencies and officials.
Cybersecurity
U.S. Blacklists NSO Group and 3 Others for Selling Spyware, Hacking Tools
The Commerce Department says the companies—three from allied nations—acted against U.S. national security interests.
Cybersecurity
CISA Orders Agencies to Patch Hundreds of Vulnerabilities Under Attack
Remediation of more than a third of the bugs the agency identified is due within two weeks.
Ideas
You Know How to Identify Phishing Emails
A cybersecurity researcher explains how to trust your instincts to foil the attacks.
Cybersecurity
TSA Considers Rulemaking Process for Cybersecurity in Transportation Sector
The announcement from a White House official follows pressure from industry and GOP lawmakers questioning the administration’s use of security directives to improve the sector’s cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity
Bill to Codify FedRAMP Set for Vote in Senate Committee
If passed, agencies would have to explain their reasons for rejecting previously authorized cloud products or services.
Artificial Intelligence
Presidential Advisers Recommend Agencies Invest in Automating Software Assurance
The National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee is about to meet with senior cybersecurity officials from the White House on the issue.
Artificial Intelligence
DISA Moves to Combat Intensifying Cyber Threats with Artificial Intelligence
As part of its pursuit, the agency is forming an Office of the Chief Data Officer.
Cybersecurity
FDIC to Strengthen IT Security Following IG Audit
An audit found notable weaknesses within the FDIC’s information security processes.
Emerging Tech
Senate Unanimously Passes Secure Equipment Act
The legislation aims to protects telecom networks from foreign threats.
Cybersecurity
Beware of Emails Promising a Third Stimulus Check, FTC Says
The emails are impersonating the IRS and soliciting personal and financial information.
Cybersecurity
Most Local Governments Provide Cyber Awareness Training. Why Do 25% Let Elected Leaders Opt Out?
A new survey from the CompTIA Public Technology Institute highlights cybersecurity concerns among municipal IT professionals, including remote work and rising insurance premiums.
Cybersecurity
National Cyber Director Explains Appointment of Federal CISO to His Office
The move comes amid confusion about the roles and responsibilities of various federal cybersecurity leaders.
Cybersecurity
Utilities Face Growing Global Cyber Threat Landscape
A cybersecurity firm focused on industrial cybersecurity is tracking 15 groups, 11 of which are targeting utilities.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Is One of Five Pillars in State’s Modernization Initiative
In addition to creating two new positions to handle international cyber and emerging tech issues, Secretary of State Antony Blinken is calling for a 50% increase in the department’s IT budget.
Cybersecurity
FBI Warns of Ranzy Locker Hacks Against U.S. Companies
More than 30 firms in various industries have been compromised by the ransomware as of July 2021 as Congress looks to combat the surge of digital attacks.
Cybersecurity
Senate Committee Chair: ‘Ransomware Has Changed the Equation’
The recent attacks on food and gas supply chains shifted how Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chair Gary Peters prioritizes cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity
Scammers Are Using Fake Job Ads to Steal People’s Identities
The U.S. Secret Service confirmed that it has seen a “marked increase” in sham job ads seeking to steal people’s personal data, often with the aim of filing bogus unemployment insurance claims.
Cybersecurity
Natural Disasters Can Set the Stage for Cyberattacks
Indiana and some other state and local governments are trying to prepare by holding drills or creating preparedness plans.
Cybersecurity