Cybersecurity

Expect a Cyber Budget Boost But Stay Tuned for that Executive Order, Homeland Adviser Says

Don’t expect a multibillion-dollar investment that will modernize government cybersecurity in one fell swoop, though.

Cybersecurity

Trump Cyber Czar Brings Deep Expertise but Maybe Some Baggage, Too

Rob Joyce led hacking operations at NSA, which may turn off some businesses wary of post-Snowden links to the intel community.

Cybersecurity

WikiLeaks Dump Shines Light on Government's Shadowy Zero-Day Policy

The documents shed little light on how many unknown vulnerabilities the intelligence agency retains and how well it vets the damage they might cause.

Cybersecurity

Government Isn't Sharing Cyber Threats As Promised, Private Sector Says

Classification regimes make it difficult for cyber firms to share threat information with clients and aid adversaries, industry officials say.

Cybersecurity

No Quick Fixes for Small Business Cybersecurity

Small businesses are being pummeled by cyberattacks, but witnesses split on possible fixes during a House committee hearing.

Cybersecurity

Trump Team is Floating Cyber Executive Order to Industry

Cyber watchers urge Trump to hold officials accountable for cyber lapses, but to be clear what accountability means.

Cybersecurity

House Bill Would Give Companies Some Leeway to Hack Back

It would allow hacked companies to penetrate their attackers' network, but not to destroy anything once they’re there.

Cybersecurity

New Bill Would Expand DHS Cyber Aid to State and Local Governments

The department would help state and local officials—upon request—protect systems from cyberattacks.

Cybersecurity

One Russian Hacking Investigation Moves Forward, Another in Chaos

House intelligence leaders agreed on the scope of their investigation as calls mounted for Attorney General Sessions to recuse himself from executive branch investigations.

Cybersecurity

NIST as Enforcer? House Committee Passes Bill to Expand Agency's Responsibilities

The bill would require the government’s cyber standards agency to audit other agencies’ cyber protections.

Cybersecurity

Executives Have More Faith in Cyber Defenses than the Cyber Staff

Front-line operators see a less rosy picture than their top executives, according to a new report.

Cybersecurity

Russia Election Hacks Pop Back into Focus as Trump Prepares to Address the Nation

Trump’s intel director nominee pledged to assist congressional investigations into the election breaches.

Cybersecurity

House Intelligence Leaders Show Shaky Marriage on Russia Hack Investigation

Chairman Devin Nunes says there’s no there there; ranking member Adam Schiff says it’s too early to judge.

Cybersecurity

Here Come the Drones—And Their Security Holes

With great convenience will come great security responsibilities, experts say.

Cybersecurity

Industry Still Waiting on Trump's Cyber Policy with Anxiety, Cautious Optimism

With few tea leaves to read on the new administration’s cyber policy, industry officials are both hopeful and deeply concerned.

Cybersecurity

DHS Advisory Group Approves Data Breach Notification Best Practices

Advisers wanted to ensure the notifications aren’t mistaken for phishing attempts.