Quantum computing has the potential to revolutionize national security, making it a critical area of awareness for GovCons. Unlike classical systems, quantum computers can process vast amounts of data at unprecedented speeds, enabling breakthroughs in areas such as cryptography, intelligence analysis and secure communications. However, quantum computing also poses risks, as adversaries could exploit it […]
The U.S. government must streamline artificial intelligence regulations, according to private sector executives. Speaking before members of the House Oversight Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology and Government Innovation on Thursday, John Miller, vice president of policy, trust, data and technology at the Information Technology Industry Council, said that while three administrations have promised the harmonization […]
The National Security Agency and the FBI have issued a joint cybersecurity advisory warning of a global cyber espionage campaign conducted by North Korea. The advisory, titled “North Korea Cyber Group Conducts Global Espionage Campaign to Advance Regime’s Military and Nuclear Programs,” details the activities of the Reconnaissance General Bureau, specifically the 3rd Bureau, the […]
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s executive director is set to depart the agency in August after more than three years in the said role. Brandon Wales, a past Potomac Officers Club speaker, was appointed to the post after holding various leadership roles at the Department of Homeland Security, which he joined in 2005. Wales […]
The U.S. Marine Corps is soliciting proposals from service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses for the supply of a comprehensive automated security control assessment solution for command and control and weapon systems security. The sole-source set-aside contract solicitation seeks to fill the requirements of the Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity for software tools increasing cyber assessment […]
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has released a guide supplementing its infrastructure resilience planning framework for local government and private sector partnerships to boost critical U.S. infrastructure protection against cyberattacks. According to David Mussington, CISA’s executive assistant director for infrastructure security, the new playbook not only defines the IRPF steps but also guides communities […]
The Department of Defense is closely monitoring its IT infrastructure after a faulty CrowdStrike software update caused widespread outages to Microsoft systems. While some Pentagon components report no disruptions, a department spokesperson said it continues to observe its networks for possible issues, DefenseScoop reported. The faulty update, which was attributed to CrowdStrike’s Falcon security platform, […]
Absolute Security has initiated the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program authorization process for its cyber resilience solution. The move positions the company to expand its customer base to include highly regulated government agencies that rely on FedRAMP-compliant cloud services, Absolute said. Now designated “In-Process,” the Absolute Cyber Resilience Platform offers robust visibility and control […]
The Office of the National Cyber Director is taking a collaborative approach to execute its mandate, according to National Cyber Director Harry Coker. In an interview with CyberScoop, Coker, a Potomac Officers Club member, discussed how partnering with other federal agencies allows the ONCD to maximize another institution’s expertise. On why his office frequently works […]
SentinelOne has partnered with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to strengthen government-wide cyberdefense. The partnership, which supports the agency’s Persistent Access Capability initiative, will focus on improving the security of government information technology assets and critical infrastructure, SentinelOne said. Under the agreement, SentinelOne will use its Singularity Platform to provide CISA with artificial intelligence-powered […]
