Threats

Cyber, Space Commands were among 'first movers' in strikes on Iran: top general

Coordinated space and cyber operations left Iran "without the ability to see, coordinate or respond effectively," Gen. Caine said.

Threats

Intelligence firms watch for uptick in Iran cyber activity after US, Israel strikes

Analysts say organizations should remain vigilant, though early indications show Iran-linked hackers have overstated their success.

Threats

Fake DOD memo about ‘compromised’ apps shows swift spread of deceptive messaging

The message, widely circulated as the U.S. bombed Iran, shows how quickly unverified information can reach troops.

Threats

Strikes on Iran will test US cyber strategy abroad, and defenses at home

The federal government’s cyber defense agency is short-staffed, and Tehran is known for its retaliatory cyberattacks.

Policy

CISA to furlough most of its workforce under impending DHS shutdown

The shutdown would also slow ongoing revamps of a major cyber incident reporting rule that was signed into law in 2022, acting director Madhu Gottumukkala said this week.

Defense Systems

Army moves to link a full division with its next-gen C2 prototype

Ivy Sting 4 tested out logistics, tracking soldiers’ vitals and overcoming jammers.

Science & Tech

US military used new 'non-kinetic' cell to guide cyber ops during Maduro capture

The unit is part of a broader push to better integrate cyber, EW, and other non-destructive effects into missions, leaders told lawmakers on Wednesday.

Policy

Rudd defends qualifications to lead NSA, Cyber Command at confirmation hearing

INDOPACOM's deputy commander stopped short of endorsing policy proposals for more aggressive cyber responses to China and other foreign adversaries.

Policy

NSA alum returns to serve as deputy director

A previous Trump-administration choice for the job was jettisoned after criticism by far-right activist Laura Loomer.

Threats

US, observers watch for cyber, disinformation campaigns in wake of Venezuela raid

Disinformation operations have been spotted, but there are no signs the efforts are being coordinated by a foreign government, one observer said.

Threats

US spy agencies contributed to operation that captured Maduro

The CIA helped locate the Venezuelan leader while others monitored electronic communications.

Policy

Leaders tapped to fill months-long vacancies atop NSA, Cyber Command

The signals-intelligence titan and the combatant command have been without a permanent leader since April.

Policy

After eight months, administration signals a potential leader for NSA, CyberCom

The White House has asked senators to confirm a promotion for Army Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd, deputy director for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.

Threats

China is already dominating the data war in the Pacific, experts say

'Lack of focus' is slowing needed change at the Pentagon, a former acting SecDef says.

Policy

US cybersecurity is 'slipping' under Trump, says congressional commission

Cuts to agencies and the politicization of disinfo-tracking work have slowed or reversed progress toward goals set five years ago by the Cyberspace Solarium Commission 2.0.

Exclusive Policy

Why were CISA staff reassigned to border security, immigration? Lawmakers want answers

Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Va., argues DHS violated the Antideficiency Act when it transferred staff to agencies focused on border security and deportation work.