The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has announced an effort aimed at minimizing the risk of cyberattacks and better coordinating defensive actions in case a cyber incident occurs. The Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative is an initiative that will see participation from CISA stakeholders and partners from the private sector. CISA Director Jen Easterly said at […]
The Department of Energy is integrating machine learning with a threat information-sharing tool the agency developed to find cybersecurity adversaries embedded in electric grid control systems, an official close to the project revealed. Rita Foster, infrastructure adviser at the Idaho National Laboratory, said embedded systems are “black boxes with little insight on what subcomponents make […]
Raymond Karrenbauer, an insurance executive and digital entrepreneur, has joined the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Accreditation Body as its new executive vice president and chief financial officer. According to an announcement by the CMMC-AB, he will oversee the organization’s technology portfolio, business operations and financial accounts. Commenting on his appointment, Karrenbauer said he looks forward […]
Rear Adm. Michael Ryan, commander of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Cyber Command, has announced a new strategy that will strengthen the cybersecurity of maritime critical infrastructure. Under the Cyber Strategic Outlook, the Coast Guard will work on establishing more cyber teams. The move comes on the heels of a series of cyberattacks like the Colonial […]
The Biden administration has yet to decide on whether to support the proposed creation by Congress of a Bureau of Cyber Statistics, the official responsible for the U.S.’ cyber policy and strategy said. National Cyber Director Chris Inglis, who is the first to hold the position under the newly-created office, said at the Aug. 2 […]
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has published a report highlighting federal agencies’ cybersecurity weaknesses, specifically their inability to protect sensitive information. The findings were drawn from 2020 audits conducted by inspectors general for the departments of Homeland Security, State, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Agriculture, Health and Human Services, Education and the […]
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has released its Vulnerability Disclosure Policy Platform for federal civilian agencies. CISA said the VDP Platform serves as a centrally managed online website that government agencies can use to list systems covered by their vulnerability disclosure policies. Security researchers and members of the public may analyze the items listed […]
The White House wants to enhance its cybersecurity management posture by making it less dependent on self-assessments and turning to more continuous monitoring of networks and outcome-focused measurements, according to a key official in the Office of Budget and Management. Chris DeRusha, the office’s chief information security officer, said that the OMB is pressing government […]
The new wave of project proposals submitted for consideration under the Technology Modernization Fund is focused on addressing federal cybersecurity, according to Deputy Federal CIO Maria Roat, one of the TMF Board’s alternate board members. Speaking at a panel discussion hosted by Palo Alto Networks, Roat said agencies are looking at the TMF to finance […]
McAfee Enterprise and FCN are teaming up under a $281 million contract to provide several cybersecurity solutions to the Department of Veterans Affairs. According to McAfee Enterprise, it will provide the VA with its MVISION Endpoint Security, Data Loss Prevention Endpoint and MVISION EDR solutions. Rob Lalumondier, senior director of federal civilian at McAfee Enterprise, […]
