Task force unveils cyber recommendations for the next president

The 40-member panel has suggestions for whoever wins, from how to handle regulations to deterring malicious hackers.

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Protecting America’s cybersecurity demands showing our teeth

Deterring U.S. adversaries from attacking American infrastructure requires making clear that the United States can strike back in kind. 

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Solarium Commission wants action on stalled cybersecurity recommendations

The influential commission has seen around 70% of its initial recommendations to improve cybersecurity implemented.

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Growing reliance on satellites requires new approach to cybersecurity in space, expert says

Experts call for improvements to space cybersecurity as sectors such as energy, agriculture and finance rely more on satellite networks.

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CSC report: Space systems should be critical infrastructure

In 2013, Presidential Policy Directive (PPD) 21 established 16 critical infrastructure sectors responsible for providing essential services that underpin American society. These services are not only vital to the country’s safety and prosperity but are inherently tied to public confidence. As a result, the PPD makes it clear that “proactive and coordinated efforts are necessary […]

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White House needs to urgently fix nation’s approach to protecting critical infrastructure, group says

Attacks against critical infrastructure are reaching new heights, but strategy documents outlining federal efforts are a decade old.

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King, Gallagher urge Biden to nominate Walden as national cyber director

The co-chairs of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission say a permanent director is needed to implement the national cybersecurity strategy.

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Cyberspace Solarium Commission says space systems should be considered critical infrastructure

The influential Cyberspace Solarium Commission is calling for space systems to be the 17th critical infrastructure sector.

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$858 billion defense bill focuses heavily on cyber. These are some highlights.

The National Defense Authorization Act omits some efforts such as one to compel federal contractors to provide software bills of material.

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White House cyber director defends ‘tough’ national cybersecurity strategy ahead of release

National Cyber Director Chris Inglis defended the need for a “tough” strategy that compels industry to enhance cybersecurity protocols.

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