President seeks public commitments toward better IT security. The White House hosted an event Wednesday that brought together the largest American technology companies for a discussion about cyber…
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Pipeline Operators Get Cybersecurity Orders
“Specific mitigation measures” to prevent ransomware attacks ordered by DHS. This week, the Department of Homeland Security announced new requirements for U.S. pipeline operators to bolster cybersecurity following…
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Pentagon Cancels Cloud Computing Contract
Looks to pursue a joint contract with Microsoft, Amazon, and others. The Defense Department announced on Tuesday that it had canceled a $10 billion contract with Microsoft. The…
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Cybersecurity Executive Order Being Prepared
Action comes in response to Solar Winds cyberattack. In mid-December, the U.S. learned that a hacking campaign had used a U.S. tech company as a springboard to compromise…
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Interior Department Extends Access to Broadband
Americans in Rural Areas are the Focus of New Joint Effort. The Interior Department announced on Tuesday that it would be focusing its efforts to expand access to…
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