CISA guide seeks a unified approach to software ‘ingredients lists’

Produced with other world cyber agencies, the document is a “shared vision” of SBOMs, or software bill of materials.

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House panel approves cyber information sharing, grant legislation as expiration deadlines loom

The Homeland Security Committee also voted out bills addressing pipeline cybersecurity and terrorists’ use of AI.

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CISA taps Nicholas Andersen for executive assistant director of cybersecurity

He takes over a key leadership role in a position that’s seen rapid turnover over the past year.

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Salt Typhoon hacking campaign goes beyond previously disclosed targets, world cyber agencies say

The Chinese government-linked hackers were the subject of an alert from U.S. and international partners.

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Google previews cyber ‘disruption unit’ as U.S. government, industry weigh going heavier on offense

There are still impediments to overcome before companies and agencies can get more broadly aggressive in cyberspace, both legal and commercial.

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Court ruling in Epic-Google fight could have ‘catastrophic’ cyber consequences, former gov’t officials say

The group of experts sided with Google against the makers of Fortnite in the long-running antitrust battle.

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Blistering Wyden letter seeks review of federal court cybersecurity, citing ‘incompetence,’ ‘negligence’

The Oregon Democrat cited recent news of a major hack and years of “covering up” explanations of incidents.

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Here’s what could happen if CISA 2015 expires next month

The Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act lapsing might spell disaster, experts and industry groups warn.

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Russia restricts WhatsApp, Telegram calls, alleging criminal, terrorist activity

The two messaging apps replied separately, commenting on user rights and efforts to counter crime.

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The overlooked changes that two Trump executive orders could bring to cybersecurity

Good, bad, puzzling — a March order and June order could have bigger ripples than realized when the president signed them.

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