Cybersecurity
Collaboration Over Self-Preservation Highlighted in Latest Guide to Cyber Oversight
CISA Director Jen Easterly said that the updated cyber-risk oversight handbook aligns with the agency’s goal of “advancing corporate cyber responsibility.”
Digital Government
DHS and South Korea Sign Agreement for Emerging Tech Collaboration
The memorandum of understanding will help the U.S. and Republic of Korea share information and emerging technology to boost their security capabilities for cyber and other threats.
Emerging Tech
Quantum Sensing Has ‘Critical’ Potential for Electrical Grid, Official Says
Quantum information technologies could be applied to the electrical grid for security and sustainability improvements.
Cybersecurity
White House Tech Council Launches Cyber-Physical Resilience Working Group
The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology aims to use the initiative to improve resilience within the nation’s digital networks.
Cybersecurity
Biden Administration Seeks $26B in Cyber Funding for FY 2024
President Biden’s fiscal year 2024 budget aligns with the recently released national cybersecurity strategy by “investing in a whole-of-nation approach,” according to the acting national cyber director.
Digital Government
White House Budget Seeks to Bolster US Tech Development, Modernize Standards
The Biden administration’s fiscal year 2024 budget request would, in part, boost federal spending to address “the ongoing cyber threat” and “modernize services” across government.
Cybersecurity
USCYBERCOM’s Operations Have Strengthened Allies, Agency Lead Says
Gen. Paul Nakasone, commander of U.S. Cyber Command, told members of the Senate Armed Services Committee that the agency’s cyber partnerships have helped to build “tremendous confidence between nations.”
Cybersecurity
NIST Renews Cyber Center Partnership, Launches Small Business Focus
The agency renewed its partnerships that support the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence and launched the NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Community of Interest.
Cybersecurity
Lawmaker: Schools Need Federal Advocate to Negotiate Cyber Contracts
Sen. Ron Wyden penned a letter to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, asking the agency to assist U.S. schools in drafting cybersecurity and data protection contracts with technology firms.
Cybersecurity
State Should Evaluate Global Anti-Cybercrime Efforts, GAO Says
A watchdog report said the State Department should take the lead in determining the effectiveness of federal agencies’ partnerships with international allies to combat digital crimes.
Cybersecurity
EPA Releases Water Systems Cyber Requirement in Tandem with National Strategy
The Environmental Protection Agency unveiled new cybersecurity guidelines to help states evaluate their water sanitation systems’ defenses.
Cybersecurity
National Cyber Strategy Seeks to Shift Burden from Consumers to Tech Firms
The strategy calls for Congress to pass legislation that would “shift liability onto those entities that fail to take reasonable precautions to secure their software.”
Cybersecurity
New National Cyber Strategy Asks 'More' from Industry and Government
The new National Cyber Security Strategy focuses on more international partnerships, enhanced baseline regulations and stronger cyberthreat policing.
Cybersecurity
CISA Director Calls Out Industry Using Consumers as Cyber 'Crash Test Dummies'
The head of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said technology companies need to be more proactive when it comes to promoting safety and security.
Cybersecurity
White House Committee Advocates Collaboration, Consensus in Cybersecurity Standards
The fourth installment of cybersecurity recommendations from the National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee advocates more blanket requirements to strengthen the nation's cybersecurity posture.
Cybersecurity
DOD IG: Officials Failed to Identify Security Risks When Authorizing Cloud Services
An audit conducted by the Defense Department’s inspector general found agency components “may be unaware of known vulnerabilities and cybersecurity risks associated with operating their systems or storing their data.”
Modernization
TMF Invests Over $40M to Improve Cybersecurity and Digital Services
The Technology Modernization Fund’s most recent investments will go to the Social Security Administration, the Treasury Department and the U.S. Agency for Global Media.
Cybersecurity
Zero Trust Presents 'Doable' Cybersecurity Goals, State Department's CIO Says
To shore up its cyber defenses, State is identifying potential vulnerabilities across its many disparate systems and working to boost its use of multifactor authentication.
Cybersecurity
Pending National Cyber Strategy to Feature ‘Strong Stand’ on Quantum Cryptography
An Office of the National Cyber Director official discussed the path of transitioning public and private networks to post-quantum cryptographic standards, and emphasizes data inventory in organizations’ efforts to transition cryptographic systems.
Cybersecurity
How SBOMs Can Eventually Help to Secure Government’s Software Supply Chain
No agency has yet to require them in any major way.
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