Cybersecurity
Army Awards $5M Bridge Contract for Cyber Training
The service justified skipping a competitive bidding process citing urgent need.
Cybersecurity
Hack of Florida Water Treatment Plant Should Be a Wake-Up Call, Experts Say
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency should be involved every step of the way, a former presidential adviser said.
Cybersecurity
FTC Approves Settlement with Travel Company that Exposed Database of Customers’ Information
The agency ordered SkyMed International to shore up its information security practices.
Digital Government
House Armed Services Reorg Looks to Increase Focus on Cybersecurity, Intelligence
Seven subcommittees will help oversee the vast Defense Department.
Cybersecurity
The Hack Roundup: USDA Denies Data Breach at Payroll Facility
Here are the news and updates you may have missed.
Cybersecurity
DOD to Try Out Its Vulnerability Disclosure Program with Contractors
The Defense Cyber Crime Center will launch the program on April 5 in collaboration with the Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency.
Cybersecurity
State’s New Cyber Office Brings Up Questions About Agency Roles
The House Homeland Security Chair and new Cybersecurity subcommittee leader say any cyber diplomacy should also tap CISA’s expertise.
Cybersecurity
The Hack Roundup: CISA Official Says 30% of Victims Didn’t Use SolarWinds
Here are the news and updates you may have missed.
Cybersecurity
Justice Notches Major Win with Global Botnet Takedown
Law enforcement also announced their disruption of the commoditized NetWalker ransomware.
Cybersecurity
Official: Reciprocity Memos on DOD’s Cybersecurity Certification Program Are Ready
Prospective contractors will get credit toward the requirement for approvals by three existing public and private auditing programs.
Cybersecurity
Biden’s Federal Chief Information Security Officer Brings Public and Private-Sector Experience
Chris DeRusha’s resume includes cybersecurity adviser roles at the White House, DHS and Ford Motor Company.
Cybersecurity
CISA Shares Specs for Threat-Hunting Solution
The Cyberspace Solarium Commission is now pushing the Biden administration to require the same thing for companies serving the Defense Department.
Cybersecurity
The Hack Roundup: Biden Orders Intel Assessment of Suspected Russian Malfeasance
Here are the news and updates you may have missed.
Cybersecurity
DOD’s Cybersecurity Certification Requirements to Appear in DHS Contracts
Official says a selection of the first contractors to be audited will be vetted by members of the new administration.
Cybersecurity
The Hack Roundup: Trump Orders U.S. Cloud Providers to Log Foreign Users
Here are the news and updates you may have missed.
Digital Government
DHS Nominee Pledges Review of Agency’s Core Cybersecurity Programs
Sen. Josh Hawley blocked quick confirmation of Alejandro Mayorkas.
Cybersecurity
Highway Safety Agency Wants Car Makers to Know What’s in Their Software
The agency is seeking comment on a software-heavy update of its cybersecurity best practices.
Cybersecurity
CISA Warns of Vulnerabilities in Cloud Use, Shares Solutions List
Basic cyber hygiene isn’t so basic when it comes to remote environments.
Cybersecurity
Biden Team Snatches NSA Cyber Chief for White House Role
Anne Neuberger aimed to share more information about cybersecurity vulnerabilities with the public.
Cybersecurity