Cybeats Technologies has joined the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s “Secure by Design” initiative to improve security standards in all sectors. Dmitry Raidman, chief technology officer at Cybeats, said that with digital security being a necessity in modern society, the company’s SBOM Studio will help customers adopt secure by design principles. With the pledge, the […]
The 772nd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron at Tyndall Air Force Base has awarded General Dynamics Information Technology a $185 million task order to provide cybersecurity services for the Air Force Civil Engineer Center. Under the contract, GDIT will develop strategies to reduce cybersecurity risks to the Air Force’s industrial control systems, encompassing building automation, life safety, […]
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has issued guidance to federal civilian agencies on implementing encrypted domain name system protocols. Titled “Encrypted Domain Name System Implementation Guidance,” the guideline is designed to improve IT networks’ cybersecurity and aligns with the Office of Management and Budget’s memorandum that promotes a zero trust security approach for government […]
Carahsoft Technology and TAG Infosphere have teamed up to bring TAG’s artificial intelligence-powered research and advisory platform to government agencies. The partnership aims to address critical challenges faced by public sector teams, particularly in cybersecurity, AI and environmental sustainability, Carahsoft said. According to Carahsoft, TAG’s cloud-based platform provides on-demand research, expert guidance and training workshops […]
The Department of State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security is developing a continuous integration/continuous delivery pipeline that involves using artificial intelligence to automate end-to-end testing of software under development. “The more that it is automated and the more … code that is built by constant best practices and that is not modified by a human, then […]
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the Department of Homeland Security, the FBI and international cybersecurity agencies have issued a joint publication called “Mitigating Cyber Threats with Limited Resources: Guidance for Civil Society” aimed at civil society organizations. The comprehensive guide is designed to help high-risk communities bolster their defenses against cyberattacks, especially the ones […]
Immersive Labs has entered into a partnership with Ultimate Knowledge Institute to make its hands-on cyber exercises available on the Department of Defense Cyber Mission Force Persistent Cyber Training Environment through an integration with UKi’s OpenDash360 platform. Tony Akers, CEO at UKi, said that bringing Immersive Labs’ cyber resilience content will help the DOD and […]
The Cybersecurity and Information Security Agency has released a joint cybersecurity advisory detailing common techniques and procedures used by the Black Basta ransomware group and other affiliates. The Black Basta is a ransomware-as-a-service that was first identified in April 2022 and has since targeted critical infrastructure and health care sectors in the United States, Australia […]
The White House is proposing to require hospitals and other health care entities that receive Medicare and Medicaid funding to meet minimum cybersecurity standards. Anne Neuberger, deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technology and a past Wash100 awardee, and an unnamed U.S. official revealed the enforcement plan, following a recent cyberattack on Change […]
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has concluded its fifth President’s Cyber Cup Challenge, aimed at identifying and cultivating promising cybersecurity talent within the federal government and military workforce, Nextgov/FCW reported. The 2024 competition format involved three rounds of challenges that simulated real-world cybersecurity scenarios, including monitoring internet of things traffic, configuring routers with IPv6 […]
