Technology solutions and services provider Four Inc. has added Xage Security’s cybersecurity products to its General Services Administration Schedule Contract Vehicle. Chris Wilkinson, Four executive vice president of sales, said the addition of Xage solutions to the company’s portfolio allows Four to empower agencies to improve their cyber posture and safeguard critical assets against cyberthreats. […]
The heads of the Environmental Protection Agency and the federal government wrote to all U.S. governors on Tuesday about the need to discuss cybersecurity and critical infrastructure matters facing the water and wastewater system sector. EPA Administrator Michael Regan and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said they will host a virtual meeting on March 21 […]
Mark Montgomery, senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, a nonprofit think tank, has warned that U.S. ports are in danger from cyberattacks despite the U.S. government’s focus on bolstering the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure. In an interview, Montgomery said the number of cybersecurity incidents at U.S. ports, waterways and land-side connections has […]
Airmen from the 75th Communications and Information Directorate recently participated in the Air & Space Force Association’s Cyber Patriot Program, an initiative designed to introduce the cybersecurity profession to students. Master Sgt. Jarred Dirito, Airman 1st Class Kaeli Schiff and Senior Airman Rafael Morales were among the airmen from Hill Air Force Base who have […]
BlueVoyant Government Solutions and Carahsoft Technology have formed a partnership to enhance public sector cybersecurity. Through the agreement, Carahsoft will distribute BlueVoyant’s cybersecurity technology and services to government agencies via reseller partners and various contracts, Carahsoft said. Lonny Anderson, BlueVoyant’s president, highlighted the significance of consolidating cybersecurity solutions for government agencies and stressed the partnership’s […]
The Federal Communications Commission has announced the adoption of a new “U.S Cyber Trust Mark” to help consumers determine trustworthy internet of things products. The label is the certification mark for the voluntary cybersecurity labeling program that the FCC members voted to create on Thursday. Under the program, consumer smart products passing cybersecurity standards will […]
Harry Coker, the national cyber director, and Jen Easterly, the director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, have expressed support for a presidential advisory report recommending higher funding for sector risk management agencies. The recently released report from the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology provides recommendations to strengthen critical infrastructure resilience […]
The Department of Health and Human Services has started an investigation into the ransomware attack that targeted insurance group UnitedHealth’s subsidiary Change Healthcare. According to the announcement released on Wednesday, the investigation will center on assessing the company’s compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, which established safeguards over health care data. The […]
The Department of Defense is seeking a budget about a billion dollars higher compared to what it received in fiscal year 2024 for its cyberspace activities in fiscal year 2025. A senior DOD official said that the FY25 cyber operations will focus on three areas: cybersecurity, cyberspace operations and cyber research and development. According to […]
The Biden administration is seeking $13 billion in cybersecurity funding in the fiscal year 2025 budget request. According to President Joe Biden’s request, the funding will include $3 billion for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. The funding will enhance federal civilian network security, critical infrastructure security coordination, Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act […]
