Joint exercises and workshops enhance resilience against cyber threats and chemical risks in critical port infrastructure across the Indo-Pacific The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in collaboration…
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Federal Officials Call for Security Boost after China’s Telecom Hack
Salt Typhoon cyberattack accessed a “large amount of records” from companies. Federal officials are calling on communication companies to improve encrypted messaging to prevent future hacks, responding to…
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Government Tech Officials Call for Changes in Cybersecurity Funding
State Department and CISA officials highlight the need for dedicated cybersecurity budgets and modernization. Federal officials are promoting a shift in the way cybersecurity efforts, including zero trust…
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DHS Signs Cybersecurity Collaboration Memorandum with Poland
Outlines a framework for future cooperation in policy and strategy. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently signed a cybersecurity memorandum with the Polish Ministry of Digital Affairs…
Read MoreDoD Information Workforce Director Hosts Recruitment Strategy Meeting
He says the worker shortage is impacting the entire technology sector. The Department of Defense Cyber Workforce Management Director Patrick Johnson hosted several representatives from Indonesia for a…
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White House Nears Zero Trust Cybersecurity Goal
Federal agencies in final stages of implementing zero-trust architecture, with continued progress expected beyond the September 30 deadline. According to Federal CIO Clare Martorana, the White House is…
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IRS Watchdog Says IRS Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Strategies
The agency provided findings to the House Ways and Means Committee last year on taxpayer information leaks. This month, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) wrote…
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U.S. Agencies Claim Iran Responsible for Cyber Operations Against Presidential Campaigns
The joint statement alleges Iran is behind the hack of former President Trump’s campaign website. This week, U.S. intelligence agencies accused Iran of organizing cyber operations to influence…
Read MoreNational Public Data Confirms Massive Data Breach
Hackers steal personal data of nearly 3 billion people, including U.S. Social Security numbers. The background check company National Public Data (NPD) is the focus of a class…
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Legislators Address Cybersecurity Shortages
The efforts include clearance streamlining, skills-based hiring, and enhanced recruitment from underrepresented populations. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is working to simplify the process for determining clearance…
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