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Johnson, Carper Introduce Bill To Strengthen Federal Cyber Defenses

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, July 28th, 2015

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Johnson, Carper Introduce Bill To Strengthen Federal Cyber Defenses

The chairman and ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Monday evening introduced legislation aimed a bolstering the cyber defenses of federal civilian agencies by accelerating the deployment of an intrusion and detection system and mandating stronger authentication practices.The Federal Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2015 (FCEA, S. 1869) would speed up deployment by federal civilian agencies of the EINSTEIN intrusion detection and prevention by clarifying legal authorities for the program and mandating agency adoption. EINSTEIN,…

Space

Upgrading Current GPS Ground System “Now a Viable Option,” As GPS OCX Problems Continue, Space Official Says

Upgrades to the GPS ground system–the Architecture Evolution Plan (AEP)–is an option under consideration by the Defense Department’s space acquisition chief, as problems continue in fielding the GPS Next Generation […]

Congress

Graham Says GOP To Move Ahead On Second Reconciliation Bill, With Defense Funds As Priority

Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Wednesday, with the White House’s backing, his panel will move “expeditiously” on crafting a second reconciliation bill, citing priorities for defense and […]

Pentagon

Hegseth Acknowledges Potential $200 Billion Iran Supplemental Request, Final Figure ‘Could Move’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday acknowledged the Pentagon could potentially ask Congress for $200 billion in supplemental funding to support the ongoing operation against Iran and replenish munitions used […]

Congress

Counter-Drone Flyaway Kit Used In U.S. In Early Hours Of Iran Strikes, NORTHCOM Head Says

U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) used a counter small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) flyaway kit (FAK) in the early hours of the strikes against Iran on Feb. 28, according to Air […]