Cybersecurity
A top senate democrat asks the defense watchdog to investigate a new batch of missing Jan. 6 texts
“I don’t know whether the failure to preserve these critical government texts from Jan. 6 is the result of bad faith, stunning incompetence, or outdated records management policies, but we must get to the bottom of it,” said Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill.
Cybersecurity
National Cyber Director’s office sheds light on forthcoming cybersecurity strategy
Building a more resilient cyber ecosystem tops the list, according to a top official from the office tasked with leading the initiative.
Cybersecurity
How the Cyber Ambassador In Waiting Plans to Control $1.5 Billion for Open Networks
The recently passed “CHIPS and Science Act” funds a grants program that the new State Department official will have a key role in steering, including to telecom networking firms.
Cybersecurity
NIST, CISA Finalizing Guidance for Identity and Access Management Post-SolarWinds
The epic intrusion campaign has turned up the brights on vendors providing authentication services, but agencies will still need to be actively engaged for effective implementation.
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National Computer Forensics Institute up for reauthorization
The proposal would continue NCFI’s services through 2028 for any government employee who could help prevent or investigate cyber crimes.
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A top senate democrat has asked DOJ to investigate missing Jan. 6 text messages
The Homeland Security watchdog has been under fire for its handling of the matter.
Cybersecurity
Banking Groups Urge Senators to Reject NDAA Provision as Harmful to Cybersecurity
The provision for identifying “systemically important entities” included in the House-passed NDAA could still hitch a ride on the massive defense bill when it’s called to the floor in the upper chamber.
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Senators introduce bill to ensure resiliency of federal data centers
The proposal would establish baseline safeguards for cybersecurity and physical issues like natural disasters.
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Security Alerts: Not All Vulnerabilities Are Created Equal
For industries without a heavy IT expertise, responding to the myriad vulnerability advisories released by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is a daunting task.
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Faster attacks have Cyber Command looking to add all-too-scarce experts
“I think the only way that I'm going to be able to do that in the near term is to grow the workforce myself,” command official says.
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White House Official: EPA to Issue Cybersecurity Rule for Water Facilities
As the U.S. pursues collaboration with international allies, the official noted lagging cybersecurity policies for domestic critical infrastructure.
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Lawmakers Question DOJ’s National Security Division on Cybersecurity, Surveillance
The House Judiciary Committee raised concerns over three hostile foreign actors that breached court systems in early 2020, in addition to questions about the surveillance of Americans.
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Human Rights Advocate to Congress: Stop Federal Procurement of Commercial Spyware
The Intelligence Authorization Act, which recently cleared committee in the House, empowers—but does not require—the director of national intelligence to bar such acquisitions.
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GenCyber: NSA sets up summer camps to teach kids to hack
Steve Kelman finds the normally secretive agency's camps an intriguing way to offer a taste of cybersecurity careers to middle and high school students.
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DHS Convenes Regulators, Law Enforcement Agencies on Cyber Incident Reporting
The Department of Homeland Security started the clock on a report to Congress for streamlining requirements, amid industry dissatisfaction with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s pending reporting regime.
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Ransomware Hackers Will Still Target Smaller Critical Infrastructure, CISA Director Warns
CISA Executive Director Brandon Wales discussed how ransomware actors target companies of all sizes, and how CISA wants organizations to prevent zero-day events.
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Hackers Use More Sophisticated Scams to Drive Costly Data Breaches, Analysis Finds
Criminals are using more sophisticated methods, including virtual meeting services, to take advantage of compromised business emails and accounts for financial gain.
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Camille Stewart Gloster Latest Appointment to Office of the National Cyber Director
The former Google alum joins the White House as multiple federal agencies look to recruit top-tier talent for enterprise technology positions.
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TSA revises cyber rules for pipelines
The Transportation Security Administration reissued its pipeline cybersecurity directive to offer flexibility to operators.
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NIST Revises Cybersecurity Guidelines Specifically for HIPAA
NIST will accept comments on the updated draft publication regarding HIPAA’s Security Rule until September 21.
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