Defense Systems
Today’s battles happen at the pace of software. The Pentagon needs to hit the accelerator
Experts tell lawmakers where the bottlenecks are.
Threats
Government was third-largest ransomware target last year: FBI
And scams that feature impostors posing as government officials are on the rise.
Defense Systems
FBI: Prepare for an election year with fast-paced threats, powered by bad guys with AI
The technology could make the world’s best hackers even better.
Defense Systems
Pentagon adds 'living inspection' to its cyber defenses
New assessment process adds automation, flexibility to threat detection, leaders say.
Defense Systems
Biden to sign executive order boosting cybersecurity of ports, maritime vessels
The order empowers the Coast Guard to shore up cyber protections for maritime systems and harden current cyber incident reporting rules.
Defense Systems
Navy leaders want more code-loving sailors at sea
One wants to take ad hoc data science efforts and fold them into a formal training cycle.
Defense Systems
No phishing: Navy uses automation, data analytics to protect seagoing networks
10th Fleet is also working to help ships’ cyber defenders reach back to experts on land.
Defense Systems
The Navy is building dashboards for its connect-everything effort
A conversation with Rebellion Defense about its new contract for Project Overmatch.
Threats
Expect China to attack US infrastructure within 3 years, MITRE CTO says
The US needs to figure out how to disconnect its industrial-control systems from its networks—and fast, says a top leader of the defense R&D not-for-profit.
Defense Systems
The Pentagon may need machines to help stop insider threats
Humans can’t always pick up on the nuances of network behavior so there’s a need for secure, automated tools that can.
Threats
Foreign abusers of commercial spyware hit with new visa restrictions
The Biden administration is hoping to deter the use of advanced surveillance tools.
Science & Tech
Chinese hacking operations have entered a far more dangerous phase, US warns
“This is truly an Everything Everywhere, All at Once scenario,” one official said.
Threats
Expect ‘AI versus AI’ conflict soon, Pentagon cyber leader says
Artificial intelligence will usher in the next phase of cyber warfare, enabling new tools and new takes on classic attacks, officials and experts say.
Defense Systems
Feds to compete for cyber glory at fifth annual President's Cup
CISA officials say the annual cybersecurity game aims to highlight the cyber-talented and educate the rest.
Policy
How Space Force is raising its cyber defenses
The newest service is building in-house cyber teams but also needs to work more closely with U.S. Cyber Command, a deputy chief of space operations says.
Defense Systems
In the 4th Infantry Division, soldiers are cooking up homebrew data tools
And the commanding general is running courses to help others build more.
Science & Tech