Digital Government
Senate Intel Chair Says Government Needs to Wake Up to China Threat
The senator called for increased investment in technology and infrastructure by the federal government.
Cybersecurity
Commerce Seeks Comment to Implement Trump Cybersecurity Order on Logging Foreign Actors
The rule would require cloud providers to verify the identities of certain users.
Cybersecurity
What’s Next in Cybersecurity
In response to unprecedented attacks, the administration looks to better secure federal agencies and the data they hold.
Cybersecurity
Leading Cyber Officials Favor Fines Over Subpoenas to Enforce Incident Reporting
Incident reporting provisions are being considered as part of the annual defense bill.
Digital Government
Tech Industry Group Weighs in on Federal Zero Trust Strategy
A draft version of the strategy was released in early September.
Artificial Intelligence
Biden Calls for 'United Response' to Emerging Tech, Cyber Warfare in U.N. Speech
“It’s up to all of us to determine whether these technologies are a force to empower people or to deepen repression,” he said.
Cybersecurity
Union Supports Revised Civilian Cyber Reserve Program
But the American Federation of Government Employees is still adamantly against the creation of a civilian National Digital Reserve Corps.
Cybersecurity
Agencies Seek Comments on Supply Chain Security of Critical Software
The Commerce and Homeland Security departments want details about the information and communications technology industry’s cybersecurity practices and gaps in manufacturing.
Ideas
FITARA Scores Are the Push Agencies Need to Improve Basic Federal Cyber Hygiene
Here are some ideas where government IT leaders can improve cybersecurity at their agency.
Cybersecurity
Auditors, Contractors Hang in the Balance as Defense Overhauls Cybersecurity Certification Program
The Defense Department has not ruled out a return to allowing companies to ‘self-attest’ their security posture.
Ideas
Cybercriminals Use Pandemic to Attack Schools and Colleges
The average ransomware attack cost educational institutions $2.73 million.
Cybersecurity
Watchdog: CISA Needs to Update Plans to Protect Critical Infrastructure
The Department of Homeland Security Inspector General report on dam security found a lack of coordination among agency teams.
Cybersecurity
Biden Launches Trilateral Indo-Pacific Partnership to Fuse Cyber Capabilities
The allied trio will also work on getting Australia a nuclear-powered submarine.
Cybersecurity
Union Wants Civilian Cyber Reserve Proposal Dropped from Defense Bill
The American Federation of Government Employees says private-sector stake in the provision is based on companies seeking a competitive advantage.
Ideas
We Cannot Afford to Wait to Bolster Maritime Cybersecurity
Maritime ransomware attacks are on the rise.
Cybersecurity
FBI Official: Russia Is Not Cooperating with U.S. Against Ransomware Threat
Administration officials promised consequences after a meeting between presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin.
Cybersecurity
Military Intel Officials Highlight Efforts to Counter Online Disinformation
Adversaries take advantage of moments in real time, such as when efforts are focused on withdrawing from Afghanistan.
Cybersecurity
CISA Brings in Former Obama Official as Chief of Staff
Agency leadership stressed Kiersten Todt’s experience working with the private sector.
Ideas
Automation Is the Key to Continuous Cybersecurity Compliance
Manually updating spreadsheets to manage the security of cloud offerings isn't going to cut it.
Policy