Cyber
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CongressKatko Introduces Bill To Strengthen CISA’s Role In Protecting Critical Infrastructure
Rep. John Katko (R-N.Y.) on Thursday introduced bipartisan legislation to bolster the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) role in protecting U.S. critical infrastructure, particularly industrial control systems. The DHS […]
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CongressCISA Officials Outline Plans To Use $650 Million For Cyber Security In Stimulus Bill
The Department of Homeland Security plans to spend $650 million included in an economic stimulus package in four main areas to better protect federal civilian agency networks, including for more […]
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CyberBiden Appoints OPM’s Martorana As Federal CIO
President Biden on Tuesday appointed Clare Martorana to be the federal chief information officer (CIO) and serve as administrator of the Office of Electronic Government at the White House Office […]
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Business/FinancialDHS Makes Small R&D Awards For Mobile Network Security
The Department of Homeland Security on Monday awarded small research and development (R&D) contracts to two companies for mobile network security, marking the last two awards under Secure and Resilient […]
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CyberCyber Security Requirements In Weapon System Contracts A Work In Progress, GAO Says
The Defense Department and Armed Forces have made progress the past few years in several areas to improve the cyber security of weapon systems but weaknesses remain, and in acquisition […]
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PentagonBiden Issues Interim National Security Guidance, Puts Defense Focus On People, Readiness, New Systems
President Joe Biden on Wednesday issued interim guidance outlining his national security priorities that include investing in the all-volunteer force and their families, sustaining readiness of the Armed Forces, and […]
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CongressHouse Members Working On Cyber Incident, Breach Reporting Requirements
After failing to get legislation passed into law last year requiring certain private sector entities to disclose that they’ve been a victim of a cyber incident, Democrats and Republicans on […]
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CyberMayorkas Plans Cyber Security Sprints To Tackle Pressing Challenges, Including Ransomware
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Thursday put forth a general vision for how his department will lead federal civilian government cyber security efforts, which will include a series of […]
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CongressTime For Government To Mandate Cyber Breach Notification, Tech Heads Say
In the wake of the recently disclosed breach of some federal and private sector networks likely by a Russian intelligence organization, the U.S. government needs to mandate that private sector […]
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Homeland SecurityCISA Adds Viasat To Early Warning Program; Announces New Leaders
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Tuesday said that it has added Viasat [VSAT] to a program that will allow the global communications company to provide its customers […]