Cybersecurity
The Liability Plan to Hold Software Producers Accountable for Cybersecurity
A key congressman explains one of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission’s loftier recommendations.
Modernization
Oversight Democrats Want at Least $1B for Technology Upgrades in Next Relief Bill
Lawmakers make the case that the funding should be included in any coronavirus relief package that comes to a vote to help address IT systems struggling due to surge in demand.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon’s Enterprise DevSecOps Initiative Presents an Ambitious Model for the Future of Software
The Air Force’s chief software officer provided insights into the operation of Platform One, a project at the beginning of what could be a profound transformation for cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity
Justice Official Explains Why Law Enforcement is Worried about 5G
As the government works to deploy next generation networking technology, policy discussions highlight rifts between agency stakeholders.
Cybersecurity
White House Cites Intel Sharing Efforts in NDAA Veto Threat
The related provisions would implement major recommendations from the Cyberspace Solarium Commission.
Artificial Intelligence
Commerce to Ban U.S. Business Involvement with Forced Labor, Detention Camps in China
A new rule will deny most export licenses to 11 companies implicated in human rights violations of Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities in China.
Cybersecurity
Congressman Aims to Boost CISA’s Cyber Workforce with NDAA Amendments
The proposals are culled from recommendations of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission.
Cybersecurity
CISA Gives Agencies 24 Hours to Mitigate Windows DNS Server Vulnerability
The agency issued an emergency directive for just the third time ever.
Cybersecurity
U.S., U.K. Officials Call for Russia to Stop Hacking COVID-19 Researchers
“It is completely unacceptable that the Russian Intelligence Services are targeting those working to combat the coronavirus pandemic,” a British official said.
Cybersecurity
Bipartisan Concerns Arise Over Cyber Director Legislation
Proponents say the new position would help balance and deconflict offensive and defensive operations.
Cybersecurity
House Appropriations Advances Defense Spending Bill
Areas of concern for cybersecurity include building the workforce and 5G development.
Cybersecurity
Congressman Plans to Propose Cyber Director Amendment to NDAA
Testimony at a hearing of the House Oversight Committee will look to drive home the case for the proposal.
Cybersecurity
Cutting Chinese Suppliers from Government Supply Chains Will Cost Billions Every Year
Prospective contractors are invited to comment on how much it might cost them.
Cybersecurity
Energy IG Finds Science Offices Skirt Security Rules for Peripheral Devices
Officials tell internal watchdogs securing devices like printers and flash drives is just hard, expensive and inhibits collaboration.
Cybersecurity
China is Dumping Fiber Optic Cables in the Global Market, Commerce Official Says
The cables are key to the development of fifth-generation networks, and therefore a matter of national security for the Trump administration.
Cybersecurity
Where CISA’s Plan for Securing Industrial Control Systems Intersects with Private-Sector Liability Protections
Companies are reluctant to collaborate with the government unless they are legally off the hook.
Cybersecurity
Administration Asks Energy Companies to Report on Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Industry leader has yet to take action promised in congressional testimony last year.
Cybersecurity
Senate Defense Authorization Amendment Looks to Advance More Secure Software Procurement
Defense officials would outline requirements and procedures with implications for all the federal government.
Cybersecurity
CISA Stands to Gain Powers Under Both Versions of the Defense Authorization Bill
An amendment on the Senate-side bill would grant the agency subpoena power over internet service providers.
Artificial Intelligence