New directive addresses vulnerabilities and flaws. The Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued the first of its kind directive ordering federal agencies to fix…
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House Passes Small Business Cybersecurity Bills
Bills are designed to protect small businesses from new threats. On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed two new bills intended to address the challenges small businesses face…
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Intelligence Officials to Prioritize Tech Industry Outreach
Threats from China and Russia target U.S. emerging technology. The National Counterintelligence and Security Center said it is prioritizing industry outreach efforts to ensure U.S. economic and national security…
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Control of Cybersecurity Exports Proposed
Commerce Department introduces interim final rule to increase national security against cyber attacks. The Bureau of Industry and Security, a division of the Commerce Department, has issued a…
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DOJ Updates Cybersecurity Reporting Guidelines
Contractors that do not report cyber attacks will incur large fines. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Wednesday that it would be updating its policies on contractors…
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Air Force Squadron Redesignated as Cyber Squadron
Transferred from Air Combat Command to Cyber Command. For the past few years, the Air Force has been working to train their forces to protect their cyber networks…
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Thousands of K-12 Students’ Information Breached
Senator Blackburn calls on the Department of Education to do something about identity theft risks. Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee has requested the U.S. Department of Education enhance…
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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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Senate Approves New National Cyber Director
Chris Inglis appointed for first of its kind position On Thursday, the Senate unanimously voted to approve the nomination of Chris Inglis as the very first White House…
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DHS Nominees Pledge Commitment to Cybersecurity
Microsoft warns Solar Winds hackers are launching new cyber attacks. President Biden’s nominees to the Department of Homeland Security have expressed their commitment to increasing the nation’s cybersecurity…
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