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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State Department Announces International Cybersecurity Plan
The strategy calls for increased global cooperation and consensus. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a strategy for international cybersecurity on Monday at the RSA Conference in San…
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First Cargo Ship Passes Through Temporary Baltimore Channel
Vessels trapped in the harbor due to bridge wreckage will leave through the 35-foot-deep channel. The first of five vessels that have been trapped in the Baltimore harbor…
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Labor Department Launches Initiative to Support Women in Apprenticeships
The grants seek to close gender gaps in skill trades and emerging industries. The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced a $6 million funding opportunity to promote women’s…
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Justice Department “Not Aware” of Identity Theft After Medicare Data Breach
Officials continue investigating the cyberattack on a consulting firm holding Medicare data. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has not yet found any instance of identity theft due to…
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DOD Officials Request Funding for Cyber Defense Forces
Cyber Assistant Secretary and Air Force General testify at House Subcommittee. Department of Defense (DoD) cyber officials recently testified before the House Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and…
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DoD Issues Final Plans for Implementation of Zero Trust Cybersecurity
35 full-time staff refined 39 drafts in “tremendous effort.” The Department of Defense (DoD) chief information officer released the finalized plan to implement zero-trust cybersecurity for all defense…
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DHS and EU Collaborate on Standards for Cyber Incident Reporting
The transatlantic initiative is intended to streamline cybersecurity measures for critical Infrastructure and businesses. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and European Commission’s Directorate General for Communications,…
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State Department Offers Reward for BlackCat Hacker Information
Change Healthcare is still recovering from the ransomware attack in February. The Department of State recently announced a $10 million reward for information about the Blackcat ransomware group. …
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