Cybersecurity
Tech Industry Voices Concerns about the Pentagon’s Cybersecurity Certification Plan
Officials say an updated rule for implementing the program will be open for comment later this spring.
Ideas
Amid Coronavirus, CISA and NIST Issue Guidelines to Boost Federal Telecommuting
Hackers are taking advantage of the telecommuting chaos to launch attacks across the spectrum.
Digital Government
Scammers Are Trying to Get Medicare Numbers, HHS Warns
The Health and Human Services Department warns that scammers are attempting to get real Medicare and Medicaid numbers to fraudulently bill the government.
Cybersecurity
Chinese Hackers Attacked Foreign Health Care, Military, Oil Networks as Coronavirus Hit China
In January, the ‘widespread’ assault targeted a vulnerability in virtual desktops, cloud computing, and network applications, FireEye announced.
Digital Government
Defense Secretary Says Teleworking Could Last Months
During a virtual town hall, Mark Esper warned employees to be vigilant for phishing attempts and practice good cyber hygiene.
Ideas
GPS is Fatally Flawed. It’s Past Time to Fix It.
A terrestrial system could make GPS spoof-proof.
Cybersecurity
NIST Offers 8 Ways Agencies Can Use Its Cybersecurity Framework
One approach involves getting a better sense of potential contractors’ cybersecurity posture.
Cybersecurity
FTC Warns of New Coronavirus-Oriented Scams
The agency has updated its list of hacking and other tactics that prey on the generous and the needy in times of crisis.
Cybersecurity
Trump Calls Out China’s COVID-19 Disinformation
Chinese diplomats and officials have been spreading a lie about the virus’ origin.
Modernization
Thrift Savings Plan Wants Help Protecting Federal Employees’ Retirement From Outside Cyber Threats
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board is working on a contract to help protect $611 billion in savings for some 6 million current and former feds.
Ideas
Cybersecurity Must Be Embedded in Every Aspect of Government Technology
While cybersecurity has evolved, it has not kept pace with cyber threats that have become increasingly sophisticated.
Policy
Attorney General Prioritizes Prosecuting COVID-19 Scammers
William Barr directed federal attorneys to go after people behind phony cures and phishing schemes.
Cybersecurity
DOD’s Inconsistent Mitigation of Cyber Vulnerabilities Is a Waste, Pentagon’s Watchdog Says
Leadership promises to improve responsiveness to red-teaming efforts.
Cybersecurity
HHS Secretary: No Data Breach, No Degradation of Networks During ‘Enhanced Cyber Activity’
CISA is helping the health agency following reports of a cyberattack over the weekend.
Ideas
How to Stop ‘Force Multiplier’ Tactics from Hitting Your Supply Chain
Here are six steps agencies can take to mitigate third-party compromises.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Commission Will Recommend Creation of a Response and Recovery Fund
Resources should flow to the private sector in addition to state, local and tribal entities, according to the Cyberspace Solarium Commission.
Cybersecurity
Key Defense Supplier Hit by Ransomware
The hackers also allegedly stole sensitive documents from Visser Precision, which makes parts for Lockheed, Boeing, and SpaceX.
Cybersecurity
CISA Officials See ‘No Malicious Activity’ During Super Tuesday
Subsequent information could change the analysis but the agency does not currently attribute technical hiccups in some states to interference.
Cybersecurity
Senate Commerce Committee Is Cooking Up a Bill to Support Cyber Grand Challenges
Presidential advisers want their cybersecurity “moonshot” to become more than just another report gathering dust.
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