Biden to Appoint Cybersecurity Advisor to NSC – Report
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Category Archives: Federal Government
A Look at the Computer Security Act of 1987
U.S. Federal Cybersecurity Today Computer security regulations have come a long way from their early beginnings. Even before the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), there was the Computer Security Act of 1987 (CSA). The Computer Secur… Continue reading A Look at the Computer Security Act of 1987
PPE, COVID-19 Medical Supplies Targeted by BEC Scams
FBI said that government agencies aiming to buy critical items like ventilators have unknowingly transferred funds to threat actors. Continue reading PPE, COVID-19 Medical Supplies Targeted by BEC Scams
For $8.6M, Cisco Settles Suit Over Bug-Riddled Video Surveillance Software
The complaint claims the networking giant knowingly sold bug-riddled software to federal and state governments, that would allow complete network compromise. Continue reading For $8.6M, Cisco Settles Suit Over Bug-Riddled Video Surveillance Software
When it comes to cybersecurity, the federal government is nowhere to be found
To no one’s surprise, lots of big challenges chronically plague the cybersecurity world. But the biggest headache of all may be the relative inaction of the federal government, which unlike some other advanced nations simply isn’t doing its part. For years, the U.S. has been periodically promulgating feckless mandates, including some issues from the White House, that accomplish virtually nothing. The half-hearted attempts at actionable measures contribute to weaknesses and help open the door to breaches. Consider, for example, just a few instances: Last month, tens of thousands of images of travelers and license plates stored by the Customs and Border Protection agency were stolen in a digital breach. A federal contractor had transferred copies of the images to its network in violation of the contract. Then the subcontractor’s network was hacked – likely by a foreign government interested in tracking Americans or in the agency’s procedures. Tensions between the […]
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Understanding the Power of SOAR for Government
How SOAR in government can help build a comprehensive and cohesive strategy for agencies By now, it’s clear that the shifting cyberattack landscape requires new approaches and tools on the part of the federal government. Agencies must “see,” with a si… Continue reading Understanding the Power of SOAR for Government
Cybersecurity Skills Gap: Will New Executive Order Help?
The cybersecurity skills shortage is a serious issue. There is a necessary urgency for companies to hire or cultivate cybersecurity professionals as threats become more sophisticated and sinister. The cybersecurity industry has discussed the problem o… Continue reading Cybersecurity Skills Gap: Will New Executive Order Help?
US Senators say it shouldn’t be a secret when they’ve been hacked
Federal agencies and companies are required by law to disclose breaches, but Congress is under no such obligation – meaning that the public may have no idea that their political representatives have been hit.
It’s time this changed.
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AI will bring Rise to a New Federal Cybersecurity Workforce
The current U.S. government cybersecurity skills shortage is well-known, and will likely only get worse over the next few years. There are many fundamental issues that need to be addressed, from government pay scales that lag behind the private sector… Continue reading AI will bring Rise to a New Federal Cybersecurity Workforce
Don’t Wait for Regulations to Transform Cryptocurrency Securities
As bitcoin theft increases and the crypto market remains volatile, the question emerging around cryptocurrency securities is whether government regulation will help stabilize the digital economy.
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