White House rallies industry support for Internet of Things labeling effort

Executives from consumer electronic companies along with advocates and academics joined officials from the White House and FCC the meeting.

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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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Cyberspace Solarium Commission members push to advance remaining recommendations

The group is hoping to advance ideas such as a National Cybersecurity Certification and Labeling Authority and a Bureau of Cyber Statistics.

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Ex-CISA chief Krebs advocates for standalone cyber agency. Experts say that’s impractical.

Former cybersecurity officials said CISA would be less effective if it lost the clout that it gets from being housed inside DHS.

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‘Shields Up’: the new normal in cyberspace

The director of CISA and the national cyber director co-wrote this op-ed on what comes next for “Shields Up.”

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Office of the National Cyber Director hires Microsoft exec, CIA official

The Office of the National Cyber Director has hired several new staffers to strengthen its ability to fight significant hacks and coordinate how the U.S. responds to them.

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