CompTIA Welcomes Cybersecurity, Systems Modernization Investments in American Rescue Plan Act

The Computing Technology Industry Association has lauded President Joe Biden’s approval of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, citing technology investments that promote stronger cybersecurity and systems modernization. According to CompTIA, the funding for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency provides more support to strengthen the country’s cybersecurity capabilities in response to ongoing threats. […]
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FBI Posts RFI for Cybersecurity Support Services

The FBI’s Enterprise Security Operations Center has posted a request for information for cybersecurity support. The bureau plans to upgrade its cybersecurity in accordance with the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s guidance on protecting federal information technology, according to the RFI posted on SAM .gov. NIST Special Publication 800-37 provides guidelines on how organizations […]
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CISA Exec: Civilian Agencies Unscathed in Microsoft Exchange Hack

A top official from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency told lawmakers in a recent House hearing that no federal civilian agencies thus far have been compromised by the vulnerabilities found in Microsoft’s Exchange software. Eric Goldstein, executive assistant director of CISA’s cybersecurity division, added that the investigations are ongoing, with new updates emerging every […]
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Jacobs, IronNet Partner to Develop Cybersecurity Solutions for Organizations

Jacobs said it has partnered with IronNet, a cybersecurity company, to jointly develop an end-to-end solution for defending organizations from hard-to-detect cyberattacks.  Caesar Nieves, senior vice president of cyber and intelligence within Jacobs’ critical mission solutions division, said IronNet’s advanced collective capabilities will help organizations stay a step ahead of cyber threats. Nieves is a […]
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UTSA to Help Communities Protect High-Value Assets From Cyber Threats

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has awarded the University of Texas at San Antonio a $1.2 million grant to conduct a pilot program for state, local, tribal and territorial governments. UTSA’s Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security will help governments identify high-value assets to prioritize resources and planning with the goal of protecting them, […]
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DOD Issues Cyber Tasking Order to Address Vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s Exchange Software

The Joint Force Headquarters–Department of Defense Information Network, in coordination with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, has issued a cyber tasking order in response to the zero-day vulnerabilities found in Microsoft’s Exchange software. While DOD spokesman Russell Goemaere opted not to share specifics of the order, he said it requires all defense agencies and […]
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NIST Aims to Create Software Vulnerability Disclosure Program

The National Institute of Standards and Technology is looking to create a software vulnerability disclosure program for the federal government as mandated by legislation passed in December. Under the Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020, the NIST director must publish guidelines for receiving, reporting, coordinating and publishing information related to security vulnerabilities in […]
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