ARPA-H, DARPA to Host AI-Powered Cybersecurity Tool Competition for Health Care Sector

The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency are hosting the Artificial Intelligence Cyber Challenge to encourage the use of artificial intelligence-powered solutions against cyberattacks. Renee Wegrzyn, director at ARPA-H, said the competition aims to produce solutions that address limitations experienced with using off-the-shelf software tools for detecting cyberthreats […]
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DHS Partners With European Commission to Align Cyber Incident Reporting

The Department of Homeland Security has entered into a partnership with the European Commission’s Directorate General for Communications, Networks, Content and Technology to align transatlantic cyber incident reporting. Robert Silvers, undersecretary for policy at the Department of Homeland Security and chairperson of the Cyber Incident Reporting Council, said the department is committed to harmonizing incident […]
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Four Inc. Integrates Xage Cybersecurity Solutions Into GSA Schedule Contract Vehicle

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. […]
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Expert Urges Caution on Cranes, Other Port Infrastructure Amid Growing Cyberthreats

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 […]
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Air Force, Air & Space Force Association Collaborate to Promote Cybersecurity

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 […]
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BlueVoyant, Carahsoft Partner to Strengthen Public Sector Cybersecurity

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 […]
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FCC Adopts U.S. Cyber Trust Mark on Voluntary Cybersecurity Labeling

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 […]
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Increased Cyber Funding Recommendation Gains US Cyber Officials’ Approval

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 […]
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HHS Starts Investigation of UnitedHealth’s HIPPA Compliance After Cyberattack

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 […]
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