The Department of Defense is closely monitoring its IT infrastructure after a faulty CrowdStrike software update caused widespread outages to Microsoft systems. While some Pentagon components report no disruptions, a department spokesperson said it continues to observe its networks for possible issues, DefenseScoop reported. The faulty update, which was attributed to CrowdStrike’s Falcon security platform, […]
Absolute Security has initiated the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program authorization process for its cyber resilience solution. The move positions the company to expand its customer base to include highly regulated government agencies that rely on FedRAMP-compliant cloud services, Absolute said. Now designated “In-Process,” the Absolute Cyber Resilience Platform offers robust visibility and control […]
The Office of the National Cyber Director is taking a collaborative approach to execute its mandate, according to National Cyber Director Harry Coker. In an interview with CyberScoop, Coker, a Potomac Officers Club member, discussed how partnering with other federal agencies allows the ONCD to maximize another institution’s expertise. On why his office frequently works […]
SentinelOne has partnered with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to strengthen government-wide cyberdefense. The partnership, which supports the agency’s Persistent Access Capability initiative, will focus on improving the security of government information technology assets and critical infrastructure, SentinelOne said. Under the agreement, SentinelOne will use its Singularity Platform to provide CISA with artificial intelligence-powered […]
Commvault is expanding its public sector presence by collaborating with Carahsoft Technology, making its cyber resilience and data protection solutions more accessible to the U.S. Intelligence Community. On Tuesday, the hybrid cloud cybersecurity solutions firm announced that it listed its Commvault Cloud offering in the AWS Marketplace with the help of Carahsoft. The solution offers […]
ShardSecure a sata security and privacy solutions provider, has joined forces with Carahsoft Technology to deliver the former’s data control solution to public sector organizations. Carahsoft will distribute the platform through its reseller networks and procurement contracts, allowing agencies to easily access the cybersecurity platform, ShardSecure said. ShardSecure’s data control platform offers advanced, agentless file-level […]
The White House has issued a memorandum outlining to heads of executive departments and federal agencies the Biden administration’s cross-agency cybersecurity investment priorities for the fiscal year 2026 budget. The directive, which was released on Wednesday, identifies the budgeting focus from the five pillars of President Joe Biden’s National Cybersecurity Strategy. One of the budget […]
The Defense Health Agency has granted Onclave Networks the authority to operate its zero trust-based cybersecurity services. The move makes the cybersecurity firm the first secure communications platform to receive an ATO based on zero trust principles, Onclave said. Onclave CEO James Taylor said the achievement validates the company’s innovative technology and commitment to protecting […]
The Senate Armed Services Committee wants to ensure the security of the military internet of things amid its growing use and increasing adversary threat. According to a draft Fiscal 2025 National Defense Authorization Act released by the committee on Monday, the bill would mandate the Department of Defense to include “human-wearable devices, sensors, and other […]
A Senate version of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2025 would enable components of the Department of Defense to procure cyber products and services independently. The Senate Armed Services Committee’s NDAA version seeks to amend the FY 2022 defense bill, which prohibits DOD components from purchasing cyber-related items without the approval of […]
