Cybersecurity
CISA Issues Mitigation Tips for Common Attack Tactics
The agency assessed 37 federal agencies, and state, local and tribal governments last year to see how they are typically exploited.
Cybersecurity
Report: COVID-19 Increased Acquisition Activity in Cyber Industry
The pandemic contributed to more than 120 publicly announced cybersecurity acquisitions in 2020 as the need for cybersecurity tools grew.
Ideas
The U.S. Desperately Needs a Civilian Cybersecurity Corps
Here is how we maximize its scale and potential.
Ideas
5 Priorities to Uplevel Identity Security with the Technology Modernization Fund
Modern threats require modern solutions to solve them.
Cybersecurity
Officials: Federal Shift to IPv6 Brings New Cybersecurity Options and Risks
Agencies should be planning now to meet new IPv6 requirements by 2025.
Ideas
It's Crunch Time for Homeland Security's Continuous Monitoring Program
To aggressively move forward and to defend critical infrastructure, we must first acknowledge the hurdles that stand before us.
Ideas
Reimagining Access to Services with Government-to-Citizen Identity
With the traditional perimeter gone, identity management is the new boundary.
Emerging Tech
DISA Details Plans to Improve Network for Shift to Zero Trust
The agency's recent request for information also seeks feedback on its acquisition strategy.
Cybersecurity
Why Government Needs More than Money to Fix Cybersecurity Issues
A bigger budget has its numerous benefits but it doesn’t magically scale teams or thwart threats.
Ideas
Demystifying Access Control and Zero Trust
As agencies rethink making temporary remote arrangements permanent, officials should start with proven ubiquitous encryption technology.
Digital Government
Biden Budget Ups Request for Civilian Agencies’ Cybersecurity
The president’s funding proposal also puts numbers on the National Cyber Director’s Office and other priority cybersecurity areas.
Artificial Intelligence
Agencies Are Getting Good at Buying AI But Still Have Trouble Securing It
A Homeland Security Department procurement official said securing and fielding advanced technologies is “not going to get any easier.”
Ideas
3 Recommendations to Scale Federal Cybersecurity
The most significant single obstacle to progress in cybersecurity is not the technical challenge or even the workforce/skills gap.
Cybersecurity
The Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Hackers Had a Secret Weapon: Self-Promoting Cybersecurity Firms
Five months before DarkSide attacked the Colonial pipeline, two researchers discovered a way to rescue its ransomware victims. Then an antivirus company’s announcement alerted the hackers.
Ideas
The Cybersecurity Executive Order Is a Missed Opportunity
This executive order is designed to strengthen federal cybersecurity, not that of the private sector, including critical infrastructure providers.
Podcasts
Critical Update: Do You Know What’s In Your Software?
In the wake of several major cybersecurity incidents, the government wants to shore up its software supply chain. Two experts explain the merits of some approaches and why there’s no silver bullet.
Ideas
Zero Trust or Bust
One primary consideration should drive implementation: who gets to see what content?
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Call for Pentagon to Prioritize Cyber Investments
Rep. Jim Langevin suggested in a hearing the Defense Department has not elevated its focus on the cyber domain enough.
Cybersecurity
DISA Releases Initial Zero Trust Reference Architecture
The architecture will help the military “maintain information superiority on the digital battlefield,” according to the press release.
Ideas
Biden’s Cyber Strategy Must De-weaponize Civilian Data
It's time to stop relying on knowledge-based authentication.
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