Ideas
When Does a ‘Cyber Attack’ Demand Retaliation? NATO Broadens Its View
A set of “malicious cumulative cyber activities” may now amount to an armed attack.
Defense Systems
Hassan, Cornyn float bill to create new federal cybersecurity training programs
One part of the bill would create a pilot program to train vets to work in cybersecurity.
Defense Systems
NIST details executive order’s ‘critical software’ categories
To help agencies comply with the Biden administration’s cybersecurity executive order, the National Institute of Standards and Technology posted a new definition of "critical software" for production systems and operational purposes.
Defense Systems
FBI wants more help from hacked companies
Without regular, prompt and transparent participation of the private sector, the FBI will “have a heck of a time winning this conflict," Director Chris Wray told Senate appropriators.
Defense Systems
DOD may be 'overly optimistic' with IT program risks, GAO says
The Government Accountability Office found that DOD often underestimated risks to IT programs compared to its own assessments.
Defense Systems
Coast Guard confronts harassment, retaliation in the ranks
The U.S. Coast Guard wants to build out its cyber workforce, but will have to contend with budget restraints and culture issues surrounding sexual harassment and retaliation.
Science & Tech
New Laws Are ‘Probably Needed’ to Force US Firms to Patch Known Cyber Vulnerabilities, NSA Official Says
Too many firms are shying away from replacing old gear that is only getting easier for criminals to attack
Threats
Digital Authoritarianism is a National Security Threat, Pentagon Cyber Leader Says
The U.S. must fund the development of technology that can compete with the offerings of authoritarian countries, said Mieke Eoyang, deputy assistant defense secretary for cyber policy.
Defense Systems
States rely on National Guard cyber units
Governors in 27 states have called on the National Guard to help state and local agencies secure elections and combat ransomware.
Defense Systems
CISA lacks insights into agency network defenses
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency doesn’t have the data to determine if agencies are segmenting and segregating their networks, according to CISA acting Director Brandon Wales.
Ideas
US Companies Won’t Pay to Prepare for Cyber Attacks. Congress Must Step In
A combination of funding and regulation is needed to boost the defenses and resilience of the corporations that America depends on.
Science & Tech
NATO Members Agree to Broad Tech, Environmental Agenda
A new tech accelerator and innovation fund comes with new commitments on cyber resilience and a collective look at emissions.
Defense Systems
Space Force focuses on building a digital workforce
The U.S. Space Force is focusing on building its cadre of super coders amid a workforce boon with more interested applicants than available positions, according to the branch's chief of space operations.
Defense Systems
Biden's cyber nominees face Senate in wake of cyberattacks
Jen Easterly, selected to head the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and Chris Inglis, the former National Security Agency deputy director picked to fill the new national cyber director role, faced lawmakers concerned about the spike in ransomware attacks.
Defense Systems
Does the U.S. need a cyber force?
Gen. Paul Nakasone, the director of the National Security Agency and head of U.S. Cyber Command, told lawmakers that infrastructure deficits could prevent the creation of a service modeled on Space Force.
Defense Systems
First CMMC assessment organization approved
The accrediting body overseeing the Defense Department's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program announced the debut of the first organization authorized to assess defense contractors.
Defense Systems
Biden revokes Trump's unenforced Chinese app bans
President Joe Biden's administration is establishing a new timetable to assess risks posed by using web services from foreign adversaries like China - while revoking his predecessor's final actions against Beijing.
Defense Systems
White House warns industry on ransomware threat
Deputy National Security Advisor Anne Neuberger on Thursday warned industry leaders to view ransomware as a threat to their core business operations, not just a risk of data theft.
Defense Systems
Navy projects $133 million in business system reforms savings for 2022
The Navy claims it saved $4.2 billion through reform efforts for its fiscal 2022 budget request via business process and systems improvement and divestments.
Defense Systems
DHS faces setbacks implementing CDM, IG says
The Department of Homeland Security has failed to address critical vulnerabilities across information technology assets due to significant delays in the department's rollout of a federal Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program.
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