Threats
Cyber Researchers Don’t Think Feds or Congress Can Protect Against Cyberattacks
Only 15 percent of cyber researchers think the U.S. can defend against a critical infrastructure cyberattack, according to a survey.
Ideas
CIA Official: Cloud Is More Secure Than Old Tech, Less 'Soul-Crushing'
Is cloud more secure than traditional government data centers? The CIA seems to think so.
Ideas
What War Games Tell Us About the Use of Cyber Weapons in a Crisis
Recent U.S. war games have shown that decision makers are surprisingly reluctant to use cyber weapons during a crisis scenario that escalates into armed conflict. Why?
Defense Systems
DISA modernizing clearance process with continuous monitoring
By continuously vetting cleared personnel, the Defense Information Systems Agency hopes to virtually eliminate the reinvestigation process and reduce the backlog.
Threats
On the Theft and Reuse of Advanced Offensive Cyber Weapons
Last year, North Korea and Russia used a vulnerability stolen from the U.S. government to conduct the WannaCry and NotPetya ransomware attacks.
Ideas
Most Major US Agencies Are Now Feeding the Federal Cyber Threat Dashboard
So far, 20 of 23 major agencies are plugged into the dashboard. The last three should be on by the end of July.
Ideas
There Is Now a Well-Documented Example of Cyber Deterrence
Unfortunately for the United States, it was executed by Russia.
Policy
Here’s How That $380 Million in Election Security Funding Is Being Spent
State election officials are mostly using new election security money to shore up the basics.
Business
Two Companies Picked To Protect Nation’s 600 Dams from Cyberattacks
The Interior Department awarded spots on a five-year, $45 million contract to manage IT risk for more than 600 dams nationwide.
Ideas
The State Department's New Cyber Reports Miss the Point Entirely
Amid a crisis in U.S. cyber policy, a pair of reports on deterrence and international engagement offer recycled ideas.
Defense Systems
13 cyber provisions in the FY19 NDAA
The Senate released its text and report for the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act. Take a look at a few of the biggest cyber provisions that could make it through final passage.
Ideas
An Alliance Too Far: The Case Against a Cyber NATO
Should such an organization even get off the ground, it would soon fall apart. But there are other paths to take.
Threats
After a Major Cyber Attack, Does the Public Deserve an Explanation?
The ransomware that crippled Atlanta raises unanswered questions about how to communicate with citizens after a cyber-attack.
Science & Tech
Another Defense Agency to Tap CIA's Commercial Cloud
The U.S. Army’s National Ground Intelligence Center aims to use secret and top-secret services from the Amazon-developed C2S Cloud.
Ideas
NATO’s Most Urgent Pledge Isn’t 2%-of-GDP. It’s Better Cyber Defense
The alliance has made strides toward its 2016 Cyber Defense Pledge. But more must be done, and urgently.
Defense Systems
DLA looks to dramatically reduce application footprint
The Defense Logistics Agency Director Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams is concerned about supply chain vulnerabilities and thinks reducing the number of applications on DLA's network will reduce risk.
Science & Tech
Central Command Needs Mideast Cyber Ops Advisers — and Fast
Potential bidders should come ready to handle everything from network maintenance to offensive hackery.
Policy
Senate Defense Bill Aims to Scrub Cyber Adversaries from US Military Tech
The bill would require companies to disclose if they’d shared source code with foreign governments.
Defense Systems
DOD tightens rules on personal mobile devices
Under a new policy, Defense employees and contractors are restricted from bringing their personal mobile devices into secure areas designated for processing, handling and discussion of classified information.
Science & Tech