ControlCase, a cybersecurity and continuous compliance company, has been authorized as a registered provider organization under the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program. RPOs are authorized to provide advice, consulting and recommendations to clients seeking to comply with the Department of Defense’s CMMC standards, which are aimed at protecting the defense industrial base. CEO Mike Jenner […]
The Senate has approved a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, allocating more than $1.9 billion for cybersecurity. The funds will support efforts to secure U.S. critical infrastructure against attacks, help vulnerable organizations protect themselves, and finance a key federal cyber office, among others. All Democrats voted for the bill along with 19 Republican senators to […]
A group of senators has proposed legislation that would address the gap in measuring cybercrime incidents. The newly introduced Better Cybercrime Metrics Act would require law enforcement agencies to report cybercrime and cyber-enabled crime within their jurisdictions to the FBI. It would also mandate the Bureau of Justice Statistics and the Census Bureau to ask […]
The Air Force’s Cyber Resiliency Office for Weapons Systems recently hosted a virtual event with industry experts to discuss critical topics in the area of cybersecurity. The event saw participation from companies such as Raytheon Technologies, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Boeing. During the virtual meeting, CROWS officials and industry leaders discussed the Systems Security […]
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency on Friday released new guidance to cybersecurity workers emphasizing recent changes in the government’s approach to defending against cybercrime and other malicious online activities. In a press release, CISA called its new guide a one-stop-shop for information and resources to help professionals start or advance their careers in cybersecurity […]
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 […]
