Systems not yet breached, but awareness heightened after hack of former President Trump’s campaign. An official representing Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign said this week that they…
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White House Hosts Digital Creator Conference
Over 100 digital creators discuss issues facing the sector. The White House hosted its first-ever Creator Economy Conference on Wednesday, inviting over 100 digital creators to discuss the…
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President Briefed on Widespread IT Outage
The global tech crash involving a CrowdStrike update affects Microsoft Windows. President Joe Biden received a briefing Friday morning regarding the global information technology (IT) outage. After cybersecurity…
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Transportation Department Awards $7.2M to Enhance GPS Resilience and Security
Nine vendors were selected for real-world testing of complementary PNT technologies to strengthen critical infrastructure and counter GPS disruptions. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently awarded contracts…
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DHS Secretary Outlines Critical Infrastructure Protection Strategies
Guidance specifies priority areas for federal, state, and local security efforts. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas has published priority areas to guide the cybersecurity efforts of critical…
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NTSB Begins Ship Component Inspection for Baltimore Bridge Collision
Electrical components will be examined at an agency laboratory. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced this week that it has begun inspecting the electrical parts of the…
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Energy Department Releases Guidance for Supply Chain Cybersecurity
The principles establish best practices for manufacturers and end users. The Department of Energy (DOE) recently released guidance, titled the Supply Chain Cybersecurity Principles, outlining safe digital practices…
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FCC Launches Cybersecurity Pilot Program for Schools and Libraries
The program is part of Chair Rosenworcel’s “Learn Without Limits” initiative. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a three-year, $200 million pilot program to enhance cybersecurity for K-12…
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EPA Sets Deadline for Comprehensive Cybersecurity Risk Assessments
The agency responds to GAO feedback with improved procedures and performance metrics to support cyber defenses. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to establish a comprehensive process…
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Intelligence Director Testifies to Growing Threats to U.S. Elections
DHS also assessed the challenges that AI poses to this year’s elections. Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines recently testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee, that the number…
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