While government organizations are required to follow the guidance, private sectors are encouraged to as well. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently published guidance requiring federal…
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U.S. DOD General Counsel Speaks at Cyber Command Conference
She highlights the legal efforts addressing cyber theft. During the recent U.S. Cyber Command Legal Conference at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, Department of Defense General Counsel, Caroline…
Read MoreSenator Raises Concerns About FirstNet Mobile Network
Requests cybersecurity reports from the Department of Commerce. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon wrote a letter this week expressing concerns about the lack of cybersecurity for FirstNet, the…
Read MoreDefense Department Launches “Hack the Pentagon” Website
The site is designed to test the Pentagon’s security, find weaknesses, and work with professional hackers on national defense. Beginning in April, the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence…
Read More50 Federal Staffers Hit with Spyware, Prompting Executive Order
The internal government review will look to find the source. At least 50 federal government officials in 10 different countries were found to have been targeted by spyware,…
Read MoreDOJ Finally Disrupts Hive Ransomware Group
The results come after a six-month coordinated effort with Germany and the Netherlands. The Justice Department recently announced the successful conclusion of their large-scale effort to disrupt the…
Read MoreCISA Expresses Concerns Regarding Election Disinformation
Director says threats ahead of midterms are coming from China, Russia, and Iran. Jen Easterly, the head of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, said government agencies are…
Read MoreCISA Director Voices Election Security Concerns
She called the current voting climate a “complex threat environment.” Director Jen Easterly of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), recently expressed concerns about the security of…
Read MoreDOE Seeks Public Input for Rural Cybersecurity
$250 million dedicated to creating reliable rural power. The Department of Energy recently issued a request for information, seeking public input on how best to utilize $250 million…
Read MoreDHS Kicks Off Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Secretary Mayorkas highlights agencies and grants for cyber defense. The Department of Homeland Security kicked off Cybersecurity Awareness Month this week, highlighting the agencies, grants, and initiatives that…
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