Homeland Security

Former Homeland Security Acting Inspector General Pleads Guilty To Data Theft

Charles Edwards pleaded guilty to two federal charges of stealing government software and personnel data.

  • By Alexandra Kelley

FBI Officials Clarify What the Bureau Wants in Cyber Incident Reporting Bill

However the legislation is eventually passed, CISA plans to share reports with the FBI and other agencies, a Homeland Security official said.

  • By Mariam Baksh

Coast Guard Completes Financial System Modernization

The Coast Guard is the latest agency to update its financial software systems as more federal agencies continue modernization efforts.

  • By Alexandra Kelley

How the Log4j Vulnerability is Forcing Change in Federal Cybersecurity Policy

Officials say agencies have demonstrated more dedication than ever in addressing a bug with astronomical reach, but organizations are at the mercy of product vendors to issue the patches they need to implement.

  • By Mariam Baksh

GSA Seeks Comments on Transfer of .Gov Domain to Cybersecurity Agency

The government’s site for managing government websites—dotgov.gov— may temporarily go down for maintenance as officials make the switch.

  • By Mariam Baksh

Women Report from the Frontlines of Federal Cryptocurrency Governance

Over the course of 2021, Congress and the administration have recognized significant benefits from diving into the technology, a trend that looks poised to continue.

  • By Mariam Baksh

The Implications of Publicly Disclosing Cyberattacks

Officials must weigh the benefits and risks on a case-by-case basis.

  • By Justin Fier

Agencies Under New Deadlines to Address ‘log4j’ Flaws with Emergency Directive

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency order comes as a prominent firm says nation states are exploiting the vulnerabilities.

  • By Mariam Baksh

NSA, CISA, Add Original Equipment Manufacturers to Audience for 5G Security Guidance

The agencies got specific about who is responsible for what in a four-part series on securing the inherently cloud-based environments.

  • By Mariam Baksh

Federal Cybersecurity Advisor Floats Executive Order on Cloud Service Providers

The idea sprung from a sense of moral outrage Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Jen Easterly identified with.

  • By Mariam Baksh

Agencies Must Fix Newly Cataloged Vulnerabilities by Christmas Eve

Officials stressed the importance of maintaining a bill of materials for software in flagging the “Log4j” vulnerability.

  • By Mariam Baksh

Increased Interconnectivity Demands Stronger Federal Data Protection Protocols, Officials Say

Officials in the public and private sectors warned of the need to enact a robust cybersecurity posture at the federal level ahead of growing ransomware and hacking threats.

  • By Alexandra Kelley

House Passes NDAA Without Cyber Incident Reporting Legislation

The bill still includes what the House Armed Services Committee referred to as the widest empowerment of CISA since SolarWinds.

  • By Mariam Baksh

ACLU Calls for Halt of Homeland Security’s Use Of Facial Recognition Technology

The civil rights organization said that the biometrics technology can lead to discriminatory arrests based on race.

  • By Alexandra Kelley
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OMB Guidance Heralds Automation of FISMA Reporting

The new Federal Information Security Modernization Act guidance also prioritizes security testing and doubles down on CISA’s Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program.

  • By Mariam Baksh

NSA, CISA List Expectations for Industry on Data Governance in 5G Environments

The document is the third in a four-part series of guidance that categorizes security responsibilities according to their relevance for the cloud service providers, mobile operators and users of emergent fifth-generation networks.

  • By Mariam Baksh

DHS Redefines ‘Cybersecurity Incident’ in Directives for Surface Transportation

The new definition allows industry more flexibility to decide what should trigger reporting mandates for the sector.

  • By Mariam Baksh

Hacker, Journalist Among CISA Directors’ 23 New Cybersecurity Advisors

The new Cybersecurity Advisory Committee will focus on five areas including workforce development, and has room for 12 more members.

  • By Mariam Baksh

Feds Warned to Look Out For Ransomware Grinches over the Holidays

Federal cybersecurity officials would prefer you keep your holidays a little more secure.

  • By John Breeden II

CISA Seeks Protective Email Service that Tracks Agencies’ Security Compliance

The agency is ramping up efforts to exercise its new authorities to hunt for threats across the .gov enterprise.

  • By Mariam Baksh

White House Holiday Warning Identifies Options for Reporting Ransomware

The FBI has a prominent portal for entities to report cybersecurity incidents, but Congress is considering legislation that officials fear could change the current dynamic.

  • By Mariam Baksh