Cybersecurity
Why zero trust is having a moment
Improved technologies and growing threats have agencies actively pursuing dynamic and context-driven security.
Cybersecurity
White House stands down groups tackling SolarWinds, Microsoft Exchange
The move comes days after the administration sanctioned Russia for its alleged role in the cyberattacks
Cybersecurity
Nakasone deflects senators' invitations to seek domestic spying powers
Lawmakers have continued to prod the NSA chief to request new surveillance authorities that might prevent another SolarWinds-type breach.
Cybersecurity
Microsoft patches new Exchange CVEs, credits NSA with discovery
The new vulnerabilities found in Exchange servers running on-premises are separate from zero-day exploits discovered and announced in March.
Cybersecurity
ODNI plans recruitment ad campaign
Intelligence agencies are seeking STEM employees and a more diverse workforce.
Cybersecurity
Changes coming to federal cyber in wake of massive breach
The supply chain hack that targeted IT management software SolarWinds and other vendors will result in changes to the federal government's cybersecurity posture, according to the official charged with leading the administration's response.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers press NSA for answers about Juniper hack from 2015
A group of Democratic lawmakers is calling on the NSA to explain its part in developing a flawed encryption algorithm that was used and subsequently exploited through Juniper Network's security products, citing the supply chain hack involving SolarWinds Orion.
Cybersecurity
DOD moves to centralize security clearance disputes
The Defense Department issued new policy for those who have had their clearances revoked.
Cybersecurity
SolarWinds hack blights the Trump administration's cybersecurity record
The consequences of the SolarWinds Orion hack are far from clear, but analysts and lawmakers say that officials at CISA and NSA made notable strides to improve the government's cybersecurity posture.
Cybersecurity
Rob Joyce to lead NSA cyber office
Joyce's predecessor, Anne Neuberger, is joining President-elect Joe Biden's administration as a deputy national security advisor.
Cybersecurity
White House task force says Russia likely to blame for SolarWinds hack
The Cyber Unified Coordination Group said in a statement on Tuesday that fewer than 10 government agencies have been "compromised by follow-on activity" on federal systems as a result of the hack.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers press Trump to sign NDAA in the wake of massive hack
The annual defense bill includes a section on cybersecurity based on recommendations from the Solarium Commission.
Cybersecurity
NSA warns on Russian hackers stealing data through VMware flaw
The National Security Agency says a vulnerability in a software used by federal agencies is being exploited by Russia-sponsored actors.
Acquisition
NSA warns contractors on China hacks
The National Security Agency released details on 25 existing vulnerabilities that Chinese state-sponsored threat groups are using to try to penetrate defense industrial base networks.
Cybersecurity
Intel and BYOD
The intelligence community is warming to the concept of bringing your own device to work -- except when it comes to highly classified work.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Command takes the fight abroad
The head of U.S. Cyber Command defends "persistent engagement" strategy with adversaries, explaining that proactive cyber operations won't lead the U.S. into an "all out war."
Cybersecurity
FBI, NSA reveal undisclosed Russian hacking tool
The GRU malware targets Linux operating systems and is used to conduct cyber espionage on behalf.
Modernization
Top secret telework 'is not a thing'
The National Security Agency is expanding its use of Microsoft Office 365 to support unclassified telework
Cybersecurity
NSA wants NatSec users to mask location data
The spy agency is advising users of Defense Department and National Security Systems to take steps to mask their location data on mobile devices and computers.
Cybersecurity