Policy
Biden Goes After China’s Cyber Attackers
U.S. and allies blame China’s government, announce new measures to fight a massive cyber criminal ring akin to Russia’s, but threaten no sanctions yet.
Ideas
The US Desperately Needs a Civilian Cybersecurity Corps
Bipartisan legislation aims to augment the National Guard’s cyber reservists, but a wholly civilian component could be larger and more flexible.
Science & Tech
Biden Urges Putin to Give up Russian Ransomware Gangsters, Threatens Unspecified 'Consequences'
The President is talking tougher on Russian criminal cyber gangs, but still isn’t naming specific penalties.
Defense Systems
DHS workforce sprint brings in nearly 300 cyber employees
Cybersecurity vacancies totaled about 2,000 at the start of the hiring sprint in May.
Defense Systems
CMMC board clarifies assessor training timeline
Training materials and certification exams for the assessors and instructors are at least four months away from delivery.
Defense Systems
Army tests network security, cyber tools in war games
Army officials said the Joint Warfighting Assessment exercise demonstrated that while the Army was able to create and share data across a multi-partner environment in a multi-partner network, the constructed virtual environment had its limitations.
Defense Systems
CISA predicts cyber EO will drive progress on zero trust
Most agencies are just getting started creating plans around zero trust, but tight deadlines featured in President Joe Biden's cybersecurity executive order and a wave of new guidance, may speed up implementation across the entire government.
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