Removal of Cyber Safety Review Board members sparks alarm from cyber pros, key lawmaker

Not everyone opposed the move, however, even as the board reviews the major Salt Typhoon telecom breach.

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A CISA secure-by-design guru makes the case for the future of the initiative

The initiative had led to tangible changes, Jack Cable said upon his exit from the agency as senior technical adviser.

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Bipartisan cloud study recommends speeding federal adoption, or remain vulnerable on cyber

The CSIS commission recommended a rethinking of existing procedures to quicken federal agencies’ pace.

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Second Biden cyber executive order directs agency action on fed security, AI, space

A draft obtained by CyberScoop would give the sitting president a short window to sign it before his exit.

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National Cyber Director Harry Coker looks back (and ahead) on the Cyber Director office

It’s made real strides, but there’s a lot more that it could be doing, he said, and more that needs to be done.

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Exit interview: FCC’s Jessica Rosenworcel discusses her legacy on cybersecurity, AI and regulation

The outgoing chair weighs in on how the FCC has addressed newer technologies, efforts to respond to Chinese intrusions into U.S. telecom networks, and regulating AI in political ads.

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After UN adoption, controversial cybercrime treaty’s next steps could prove vital

Forty nations have to ratify the treaty for it to enter into force, and they have some leeway on how to implement it.

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Playbook advises federal grant managers how to build cybersecurity into their programs

The guidance comes from the Office of the Director of National Cybersecurity and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

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Senators, witnesses: $3B for ‘rip and replace’ a good start to preventing Salt Typhoon-style breaches

The annual defense spending bill contains money the FCC has sought to use to reimburse telecommunications carriers for removing Chinese equipment.

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