CISA releases draft rule for cyber incident reporting

The proposal describes when critical infrastructure organizations will be required to report cybersecurity incidents.

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White House, EPA warn water sector of cybersecurity threats

The EPA is also convening a task force to take on some of the challenges facing the sector around cybersecurity efforts.

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Confronted with Chinese hacking threat, industrial cybersecurity pros ask: What else is new? 

At the world’s largest industrial cybersecurity conference, Beijing’s operations targeting U.S. critical infrastructure was just one concern among many.

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FCC approves cybersecurity label for consumer devices

The U.S. Cyber Trust Mark aims to provide consumers with a better understanding of the security of their Internet of Things devices.

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Top cybersecurity officials stress more funding for federal agencies

Coker and Easterly applaud recommendations around cyber-physical resilience laid out in a new report from the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.

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Biden’s budget proposal seeks funding boost for cybersecurity

The president’s budget is unlikely to be passed but offers insights on the administration’s priorities ahead of this fall’s election.

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Ivanti integrity checker tool needs latest update to work, Five Eyes alert warns

The software company pushed back on the joint advisory, which comes following multiple directives from CISA this year prodding agencies to patch against Ivanti exploits.

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Commerce Dept. to look at privacy, cyber risks from Chinese-sourced connected vehicle equipment

The investigation looks to discover national security concerns before connected vehicles flood the U.S. market.

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Sen. Warner: U.S. is less prepared to secure the 2024 election than 2020

The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence chair expressed concerns about foreign intervention this election cycle and chided Biden lawyers for taking a “cautious” approach on social media misinformation.

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DOE announces $45 million investment for cybersecurity research

The funding goes to 16 projects aimed at developing advanced tools to protect the energy sector.

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