Cybersecurity
Big Tech Moves Against Certification as a Government Solution for Cybersecurity
The trade association for the industry’s largest companies recommends relying on vendor declarations.
Cybersecurity
OMB Starts Clock on Agencies Implementing Policies to Welcome Public Security Research
CISA also released a binding operational directive and will start scanning government systems for the policies when time is up in six months.
Ideas
What Agencies Need to Know About TIC 3.0 and Enabling Technology
The third version of the Trusted Internet Connection policy brings government IT closer to the capabilities available to the private sector.
Cybersecurity
CISA, International Counterparts Highlight Mistakes Organizations Make After a Cyber Intrusion
A lot of what’s necessary to appropriately respond to a cyber incident should happen way in advance.
Cybersecurity
OMB Issues Interim Rule for Banning IT Products From Federal Systems
Any individual the Federal Acquisition Security Council deems credible could initiate a removal or exclusion order.
Cybersecurity
The U.S. Has Lots to Lose and Little to Gain by Banning TikTok and WeChat
The bans threaten Americans’ freedom of speech, and may harm foreign investment in the U.S. and American companies’ ability to sell software abroad.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon’s Contractor Cybersecurity Program Approaches Testing Phase
The pending non-profit in charge of issuing certifications is moving forward with training for assessors as a key aspect of its arrangement with the Defense Department could be in flux.
Digital Government
The Tech Perspective Kamala Harris Could Bring to the Vice Presidency
Nextgov took a look at the record of Sen. Kamala Harris. D-Calif., on tech issues to see what technology perspective she could bring to the vice presidency.
Cybersecurity
Ransomware Attacks Demanding Larger Payouts from Local Governments
The average ransom demanded of a local government in a cyberattack grew from $30,000 to $380,000, according to one cybersecurity firm.
Modernization
NIST Calls for Standards to Improve Forensic Capabilities in the Cloud
The agency has been highlighting gaps in cloud standards for almost a decade now and noted a conspicuous beneficiary of the status quo.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Defenders
In this ebook, Nextgov talks to top cyber-focused officials about the programs that aim to secure federal information and networks.
Ideas
Solving the COVID Cloud Challenge
Here are five ways to secure a defense in depth strategy with a remote workforce.
Cybersecurity
Federal Agencies Warn North Korean Hackers Have Upgraded Their Cash-Out Schemes
A joint alert shared details of tactics and malware used by a state subgroup the U.S. government calls the BeagleBoyz.
Ideas
Can the U.S. Government Really Ban TikTok?
It is nearly impossible to ban any application completely.
Podcasts
Critical Update: Why a Government Vulnerability Disclosure Program Is a Big Deal
The new policy could change the government’s relationship with hackers but some agencies have reservations.
Cybersecurity
CISA Warns of Vulnerabilities in Popular Domain Name System Software
Security advisories note attackers could remotely exploit flaws to cause a denial of service.
Ideas
Sketchy Darknet Websites Are Taking Advantage of the COVID-19 Pandemic – Buyer Beware
Using these darknet markets is risky business.
Cybersecurity
The President’s Cup Cybersecurity Competition Is Underway
The competition is open to any federal employee, including the Department of Defense and uniformed service members.
Ideas
Why CMMC Could Be Our Best Weapon to Fight Back Against Chinese IP Theft
The newfound penchant toward action is an opportunity to raise the bar for cybersecurity and better secure American IP.
Cybersecurity