Cybersecurity
OMB Memo Places Zero Trust at the Top of Civilian Agency Priorities
The memorandum sets up budget expectations for previously established cyber goals.
Cybersecurity
Report: Government Implementing Zero Trust Architecture Faster than Corporations
Government’s speedy zero trust implementation is noteworthy for an institution that is “not usually ahead of the curve,” according to a report.
Digital Government
State Department Makes Inroads for Public-Private Tech Partnerships at Home
The agency’s Official for Cyberspace and Digital Policy traveled to San Francisco to foster stronger collaboration between Silicon Valley and Capitol Hill.
Cybersecurity
CISA Director Looking for 'Unlikely' Partnerships in Cyber Fight
At DEF CON, Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency Director Jen Easterly highlighted her agency’s efforts to collaborate with the private sector to meet mission demands.
Cybersecurity
Congressional Commission Probes HHS Capability to Address Health Sector Ransomware Attacks
The oversight group wants more detailed information on the HHS’ cyberdefenses as digital networks for critical infrastructure remain a target for malicious actors.
Cybersecurity
Log4j Vulnerability Prompts Lawmakers to Examine Agency Cyber Measures
House Energy and Commerce Committee leaders asked several federal agencies about mitigation efforts, following a previous CISA emergency directive about the vulnerability.
Cybersecurity
CISA Releases Cybersecurity Toolkit to Help Protect Upcoming Midterm Elections
The guide for state and local election officials offers free tools to help mitigate digital threats and safeguard voting systems from outside intrusion.
Cybersecurity
'Hack DHS' Bug Bounty Program to Begin Second Phase with New Contract Request
The contract is geared toward companies that can conduct crowdsourced events and competitions for vetted security researchers, to help bolster DHS’ cyber resilience.
Cybersecurity
One Simple Fix Could Help Close the Federal Cyber Talent Gap
How to entice more students studying cybersecurity to work in government.
Cybersecurity
New Bill Would Unlock Cybersecurity Funding for Small Businesses
Sen. Maggie Hassan’s proposed law would help set up funds to protect smaller organizations from malware.
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.
Emerging Tech
NSF Invests $25.4M into Cybersecurity and Privacy Research Projects
The National Science Foundation’s Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace program is one of the agency’s largest research initiatives.
Cybersecurity
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.
Emerging Tech
New Quantum Hardware Could Allow Computers to Process Information More Naturally
Current quantum computers are stuck using binary processes designed for traditional computers.
Cybersecurity
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.
Ideas
Understanding NIST’s Post-Quantum Encryption Standardization and Next Steps for Federal CISOs
The National Institute of Standards and Technology recently chose new cryptographic algorithms to defend against quantum computers.
Cybersecurity
NIST Revises Cybersecurity Guidelines Specifically for HIPAA
NIST will accept comments on the updated draft publication regarding HIPAA’s Security Rule until September 21.
Cybersecurity
Official: White House to Meet with Rail Industry Before Issuing Cybersecurity Rules
The meeting comes as the Office of the National Cyber Director prepares a more comprehensive approach to securing privately owned and operated critical infrastructure.
Cybersecurity
CISA Builds Out Effort to Influence Global Policy With London Attaché
The office will inform other efforts to come as the agency grows its international presence.
Cybersecurity
NIST Selects 12 Companies for Implementing Post-Quantum Cryptography
Officials leading a standardization effort—based on four winning algorithms—are relying heavily on industry for success.
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