Legislation intended to increase Americans’ ability to protect their online information. The House Energy and Commerce Committee approved the American Data Privacy and Protection Act to go to…
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U.S. Space Force Takes Charge of Satellite Operations
Navy transfers operations control to newest military branch. The U.S. Navy has transferred its Naval Satellite Operations Center (NAVSOC) in Mugu, California, to the U.S. Space Force. The…
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Secretary Austin Meets with Prime Minister Chan-o-cha
Plans joint military training and defense exercises. Secretary of Defense Austin wrapped up his visit to Thailand with a final meeting with Thailand’s Prime Minister and Minister of…
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West and Midwest at Risk of Summer Blackouts
Insufficient operating reserves for peak demands. The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), is warning that electricity customers across the nation face a heightened risk of power outages…
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White House Creates Quantum Technology Advisory Committee
President signs an executive order for quantum computer cybersecurity. President Biden signed an executive order on Wednesday that established the National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee. This committee will…
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Puerto Rico Discovers Cyberattack on Toll System
Unsure when the system will be back online. This week, the Puerto Rican Senate reported that their toll collection system has become the most recent target of a…
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DOE Announces Investments for Rural Infrastructure Tour
Nuclear power, cybersecurity, and other infrastructure on the list. The Department of Energy (DOE) announced last week the investments into rural communities to launch the Rural Infrastructure Tour.…
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DOJ Unveils New Strategy Against Russian Crime
More rigorous enforcement and communications disruptions included. This past week, the Department of Justice announced a series of measures to address Russia’s criminal actions. The first is by…
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State Department Launches New Cyberspace Bureau
Part of the administration’s push to modernize federal policy. This week, the State Department announced the establishment of its new Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy (CDP). The…
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DOJ Unseals Two Russian Hacking Cases
2021 indictments document 6 years of cyberattacks. The Department of Justice has unsealed two court cases, documenting how four Russian nationals working for the Russian government targeted thousands…
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