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…
Read MoreSenate 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…
Read MoreDHS 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…
Read MoreSpeaker Tells Companies Not to Pay Ransoms
Colonial Pipeline reportedly paid $5 million ransom to restore service. On Thursday, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi of California warned that private firms should reject demands of…
Read MoreCybersecurity 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…
Read MoreLabor Department Announces Cybersecurity Plans
Hopes new measures will protect access to retirement benefits. In 2018, the Employee Benefits Security Administration estimated that the assets of retirement plan holders total around $9.3 trillion.…
Read MoreU.S. Places New Sanctions on Russia
Actions are in response to cyberattacks and election interference. On Thursday, President Biden announced that new sanctions would be put in place on Russian nationals. White House Press…
Read MoreAdministration Seeks to Protect Cyber Security
Unidentified hack discovered in December highlights need for improved defenses. In December of 2020, the software utilized by nine U.S. government agencies and 100 private companies was hacked,…
Read MoreA Farewell Message from the First Lady
Expresses her gratitude for the privilege of serving as First Lady. On Monday, First Lady Melania Trump addressed the nation: That the efforts of First Lady Melania Trump…
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