Cybersecurity

Bossert out as homeland security adviser

In yet another shake-up of the Trump administration's national security team, Tom Bossert resigned from office one day after John Bolton started as National Security Adviser.

Cybersecurity

White House continues push for access to overseas data

A new legal framework would allow the U.S. government to access data stored abroad by American companies.

Cybersecurity

U.S. blames WannaCry on North Korea

In the wake of the attribution, DHS says it plans to take a more active role in combatting attacks that target the private sector.

Cybersecurity

What the PATCH Act doesn't do

Proponents of the current Vulnerabilities Equities Process say the proposed PATCH Act will likely improve the process, but it is just one piece of a larger cybersecurity puzzle.

Modernization

White House to target 'weakest links' in federal networks

The executive order on cybersecurity heralds big changes for federal networks, said the White House cybersecurity coordinator.

Cybersecurity

Warner wants updates on feds' software patching

In the wake of the global WannaCry ransomware attacks, one senator wants assurances that the federal government is patching its systems.

Cybersecurity

White House links innovation and cybersecurity

As the White House finalizes its cyber executive order, there are growing questions over how much the NSC will be driving cybersecurity and how much will be led by Jared Kushner's new innovation office.