Artificial Intelligence
Former CYBERCOM Leader Urges Collective Defense Against Cyber Threats
Retired general Keith Alexander suggested a collective defense posture.
Cybersecurity
CISA Orders Agencies to Patch Hundreds of Vulnerabilities Under Attack
Remediation of more than a third of the bugs the agency identified is due within two weeks.
Cybersecurity
TSA Considers Rulemaking Process for Cybersecurity in Transportation Sector
The announcement from a White House official follows pressure from industry and GOP lawmakers questioning the administration’s use of security directives to improve the sector’s cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity
Researchers Push FITARA-Like Scorecard for Cybersecurity
A recent MITRE report lays out eight ways the federal government can improve cybersecurity habits across all agencies, hinging on enhanced Congressional funding and oversight.
Artificial Intelligence
DISA Moves to Combat Intensifying Cyber Threats with Artificial Intelligence
As part of its pursuit, the agency is forming an Office of the Chief Data Officer.
Cybersecurity
National Cyber Director Explains Appointment of Federal CISO to His Office
The move comes amid confusion about the roles and responsibilities of various federal cybersecurity leaders.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Is One of Five Pillars in State’s Modernization Initiative
In addition to creating two new positions to handle international cyber and emerging tech issues, Secretary of State Antony Blinken is calling for a 50% increase in the department’s IT budget.
Podcasts
Critical Update: The Federal CISO Is Prioritizing Flexibility for Agencies
In a new age of cyberattacks, Chris DeRusha says agencies must have more room to implement practices that enable constant vigilance.
Cybersecurity
Working Group Breaks Down the Keys to Securing Mobile Devices
The Federal Mobility Group’s new guidance includes four strategic pillars that form the foundations of mobile security.
Cybersecurity
CISA Seeking Answers for Implementation of Endpoint Detection and Response Tools
The agency has an idea of what it wants from the capability but is soliciting industry input on key aspects of an enduring investment plan.
Cybersecurity
OMB Gives Agencies Three Months to Help CISA Monitor Networked Devices
The memo adds heft to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s longstanding push for more visibility into federal networks.
Cybersecurity
CISA Finalizes Guidance for Securing Federal Networks for Remote Users
The latest guidance is the third of four use cases to be released as part of the Trusted Internet Connection 3.0 initiative.
Cybersecurity
Federal CISO Considers Including Technology Modernization in Cybersecurity Metrics
Chris De Rusha is also thinking about how to use the Technology Modernization Fund to create a new shared services program for zero-trust implementation.
Ideas
Prioritizing Breach Prevention for a Secure Government
A more secure government happens when hackers are stopped before they can touch critical data and systems—when a breach is prevented, not mitigated.
Cybersecurity
Commerce Seeks Comment to Implement Trump Cybersecurity Order on Logging Foreign Actors
The rule would require cloud providers to verify the identities of certain users.
Cybersecurity
What’s Next in Cybersecurity
In response to unprecedented attacks, the administration looks to better secure federal agencies and the data they hold.
Cybersecurity
Biden Launches Trilateral Indo-Pacific Partnership to Fuse Cyber Capabilities
The allied trio will also work on getting Australia a nuclear-powered submarine.
Ideas
We Cannot Afford to Wait to Bolster Maritime Cybersecurity
Maritime ransomware attacks are on the rise.
Ideas
Automation Is the Key to Continuous Cybersecurity Compliance
Manually updating spreadsheets to manage the security of cloud offerings isn't going to cut it.
Cybersecurity