Cybersecurity
Air Force Working on Foundational Zero Trust Activities, CIO Says
Some programs are already operating under a zero trust framework, but the enterprise as a whole still needs basic tools for things like identity, credentials and access management.
Ideas
Without Threat Intelligence, AI is Just a Buzzword
Smart threat intelligence starts with good data.
Cybersecurity
NSA, CISA Promote Domain Name System Incorporating Threat Information
The agencies’ guide on selecting a provider of protective DNS services is based on a pilot with the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center.
Ideas
Practical Steps to Managing Supply Chain Risk
Like with any new agency initiative, nothing moves forward without executive sponsorship.
Cybersecurity
Splitting NSA, CyberCom Now Could Reduce Military Access to Intelligence, Milley Says
The Joint Chiefs chairman says the organizations have not yet worked out how to keep the data flowing after the long-awaited split.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Agency Takes Over Management of .Gov Domain
The official domain for .gov websites shifted from the government’s landlord to the government’s central cybersecurity shop.
Cybersecurity
Air Force Only Service to Develop Cybersecurity Requirements for Weapon Systems Contracts, GAO Says
The audit found the Defense Department has improved weapon systems cybersecurity in recent years, but detailed requirements must make it into contracts.
Ideas
Debunking Three Myths about Hardware Security
The federal government should consider hardware-enabled security approaches.
Cybersecurity
Biden’s Pick For Defense Policy Chief Outlines Cyber Deterrence Position
In a contentious nomination hearing, Colin Kahl called for a whole-of-government approach to technology.
Cybersecurity
NSA Pushes Zero Trust Principles to Help Prevent Sophisticated Hacks
Operating under the default position that an organization has been compromised is a pain that’s worth it, the agency said.
Cybersecurity
CISA, DHS Bolster State and Local Cybersecurity Programs
CISA added another vendor to an intrusion detection plan and DHS increased the required cybersecurity spend for certain FEMA grants.
Digital Government
CISA Names Three Leadership Appointments
CISA announced a new deputy director, executive assistant director for cybersecurity and executive assistant director for infrastructure security.
Cybersecurity
CISA Chief Says the Agency’s Global Initiative Is to Support the State Department
International cybersecurity work of both the State and Homeland Security departments will rely on support from Congress.
Cybersecurity
The Hack Roundup: White House Says Neuberger Leading Federal Response
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Digital Government
House Armed Services Reorg Looks to Increase Focus on Cybersecurity, Intelligence
Seven subcommittees will help oversee the vast Defense Department.
Digital Government
Two GSA Contract Management Sites Will Be Down For Two Days
Contractor portals eOffer and eMod will be offline for two days in March as the General Services Administration switches to a new log-in method with added security.
Ideas
The Transition to TIC 3.0: Ensuring Agency Readiness for Network Modernization
IT and security teams will need the right building blocks to accommodate a range of use cases.
Cybersecurity
DIU Scaling Up Commercial Cyber Threat Deception Platform
The innovation group extended an other transaction agreement with cybersecurity firm CounterCraft with an eye to moving to a production contract in the coming months.
Cybersecurity
Official: Reciprocity Memos on DOD’s Cybersecurity Certification Program Are Ready
Prospective contractors will get credit toward the requirement for approvals by three existing public and private auditing programs.
Cybersecurity
CISA Shares Specs for Threat-Hunting Solution
The Cyberspace Solarium Commission is now pushing the Biden administration to require the same thing for companies serving the Defense Department.
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