Digital Government
DHS Disinformation Board ‘Paused’ After Criticism, Chief Resigns
The official tapped to lead the board resigned Wednesday.
Cybersecurity
CISA Orders Agencies to Mitigate VMWare Vulnerabilities Under Deadline
Advanced adversaries appear to be exploiting the vulnerabilities to get around multifactor authentication.
Cybersecurity
Agencies Showcase Federal Cyber Progress, Outline Future Threats
Witnesses from CISA, NIST, and the GSA spoke before a House Homeland subcommittee on their current efforts to bolster the nation’s cyber defenses.
Podcasts
Critical Update: Evolution in the 'Valley of Death'
Nextgov looks at the use of cooperative research and development agreements by some major industry players to highlight how the meaning of the phrase, and implementation of its associated authorities, has shifted over the years.
Policy
Republicans Continue Ripping Homeland Security’s Disinformation Board
The board has been under scrutiny since its unveiling.
Cybersecurity
Transportation Proposes Near $1M Fine for Colonial Pipeline One Year After Hack
The firm has 30 days to respond with evidence contesting the agency’s allegation of safety violations.
Digital Government
The Backlash to DHS's Anti-Disinformation Board Shows How US Law Is Falling Behind the Problem
Legal ambiguity may have crippled DHS’s new board from the start.
Cybersecurity
CISA Points to Water Sector in Seeking $80 Million More for FEMA Grants
CISA and FEMA are currently rolling out the first of $1 billion the Homeland Security agencies got in Rescue Act funding to help state and local entities improve their cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity
CISA Adds New Russian Malware to Cyber Advisory
The agency updated its warning regarding malware deployed by Russian state actors as the country continues war against Ukraine.
Cybersecurity
‘Hack DHS’ Program Identifies 122 Vulnerabilities Across Networks
The Homeland Security Department’s first bug bounty program reaped some benefits.
Cybersecurity
CISA’s Newest Advisor Could Soon Have Agencies Asking: 'Does This Spark Joy?'
Another CISA advisor has referred to Bob Lord as a “digital Marie Kondo,” tidying up the Democratic National Committee by throwing out old software and unused tech.
Cybersecurity
CISA Adds Industrial Control System Specialists to Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative
Companies in the space are trying to shape public policy and push for money agencies can use to—among other things—track their devices and other assets.
Cybersecurity
CISA Seeks Comment on Visibility Effort Being Piloted with Cloud Service Providers
The agency is starting to spend the $690 million it got through the American Rescue Act to monitor security and respond to incidents across federal civilian networks.
Cybersecurity
Federal Law Enforcement Warns Against Hackers Targeting Crypto Companies
Three agencies warned that North Korean-sponsored Lazarus Group and subsidiaries are targeting companies linked to blockchain technology and working with crypto and NFTs.
Cybersecurity
What CISA Wants Critical Infrastructure Partners to Report on Cyber Incidents
A new guide provides clues into how the agency might be thinking of crucial details, such as what should count as an “incident” under a new law.
Cybersecurity
Joint Alert Warns Advanced Hackers Have Developed Tool Targeting Industrial Control Systems
The design of the tool, which allows full system access to certain operational technology in environments such as power plants and water treatment facilities, can also be used by less sophisticated attackers.
Emerging Tech
Homeland Security Prepares to Deploy New Capabilities to Counter Unmanned Threats
A new contract worth hundreds of millions will likely result in multiple new prototypes.
Cybersecurity
FCC Chair Claims Cybersecurity Role Congress Crafted for CISA
The commission is joining the fray in a budding turf fight at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency that also involves sector risk management agencies like the Department of Energy.
Cybersecurity
White House Asserts Micromanagement Critique Was About a Previous Administration
Debate is heating up over the role of sector-risk management agencies in shoring up security of the nation’s critical infrastructure.
Cybersecurity
6 Takeaways On Cybersecurity Policy from the President’s FY 2023 Budget
The administration expects CISA to grow by just under 300 full-time employees over the next year, for example.
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