Cybersecurity
Federal Operation Takes Down Sophisticated Russian Malware
Snake malware has plagued international digital networks for nearly two decades; a joint federal effort finally dismantled the web of espionage spyware.
Cybersecurity
State-Sponsored Actors Leading Cause of Cyber Concern in Public Sector
A new SolarWinds report details how foreign hackers have become the largest concern among government entities, and how zero-trust strategies have become the most popular defense.
Cybersecurity
Energy Department's cybersecurity program features critical weaknesses, report says
The Department of Energy is suffering from significant issues surrounding identity and access management, in addition to dozens of other concerns detailed in a new inspector general’s report.
Cybersecurity
CISA, FBI Need Data from Cybercrime Victims to Support Policy
The federal agencies tasked with tracking and preventing cybercrime rely on collaboration and data sharing to protect U.S. digital networks.
Cybersecurity
DOD's Zero Trust Initiative is an Unique 'Unity of Effort,' Air Force CIO Says
The Air Force—along with the Pentagon—is also crafting guidance around the safe use of generative artificial intelligence tools and technologies, such as ChatGPT.
Cybersecurity
DISA wants to take Thunderdome pilot to full production in ’30 to 60 days,’ director says
Lt. Gen. Robert Skinner said following the successful test of the zero trust architecture prototype, the Defense Department’s information technology agency is working on an acquisition plan to scale the program.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Reintroduce Legislation to Bolster Satellite Cybersecurity
The bipartisan proposal directs CISA to provide commercial satellite owners and operators with more resources and recommendations to improve their cyber protections.
Cybersecurity
US Marshals to Unveil ‘Fully Reconstituted System’ Following Ransomware Attack
Offline since February, the new system will have improved cybersecurity countermeasures.
Cybersecurity
FCW Insider Chat: Cybersecurity
CISA's Chief Information Officer Bob Costello and the Department of the Air Force's Venice Goodwine discuss how the federal government is working to bolster the nation's cybersecurity on this week's episode of the FCW Insider Chat.
Cybersecurity
How Tax Credits Could Present Near-Term Motivation for More Secure Devices
As federal officials call for tech firms to take more responsibility for the security of their products, some members of Congress and industry voices have highlighted the potential of cyber investment tax credits as an incentive.
Cybersecurity
Global Appeal of NIST Cyber Framework Leads to Multiple Translations, Possible Updates
The National Institute of Standards and Technology aims to ensure its forthcoming update to the cybersecurity guidance remains a flexible playbook domestic and international entities can adopt.
Cybersecurity
OMB, CISA set to release common form for software self-attestation
Federal CISO Chris DeRusha said the new standardized approach to collecting self-attestation forms from third-party software providers could be released as early as this week.
Cybersecurity
Federal Law Enforcement’s New Focus is on ‘Disruption’ of Cybercrime
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco noted that success will be seen with a “bias towards action,” rather than just courtroom victories.
Digital Government
NIST Releases Draft Post-Quantum Encryption Document
The agency continues its post-quantum cryptography push as it looks to create guidance for all sectors.
Cybersecurity
DHS Procurement Cyber Reporting Requirement Needs Clarifying, Watchdog Finds
The Government Accountability Office noted that several major acquisition programs at DHS didn’t think the requirement applied to them.
Cybersecurity
CISA Taking Over Open-Source Logging Tool Created by UK Government
The Logging Made Easy tool will move to CISA’s GitHub page later this year but will be unsupported in the meantime.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity still 'high risk' in GAO’s book after over 25 years
The management of the government’s IT acquisitions and operations is also on the Government Accountability Office’s biennial high risk list update this year, as it has been since 2015.
Cybersecurity
AI/ML advancements outpacing federal policies, cyber experts warn
National security, emerging technology and cybersecurity experts told lawmakers Wednesday that the federal government must implement new guardrails to cope with recent advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Cybersecurity
‘Human Error’ Exposed Lawmakers’ Personal Info in DC Health Data Breach
The benefit exchange’s director testified before a House Committee on the ongoing investigation into a data breach exposing DC residents’ and lawmakers’ data.
Cybersecurity
US Teams Up With Partner Nations to Release Smart City Cyber Guidance
A joint effort between the U.S., U.K., Australia, Canada and New Zealand yielded recommendations to prevent cyber attacks on increasingly digital infrastructure.
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