CISA advisory committee urges action on cyber alerts and corporate boards

The advisory committee delivered a lengthy list of recommendations to CISA Director Jen Easterly on Wednesday.

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Cyber professionals say industry urgently needs to confront mental health crisis

There’s a growing awareness about mental health across the industry, but many professionals told CyberScoop it’s not enough.

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White House seeks whole of society approach, immigration reform to boost cyber workforce

The Biden administration’s strategy for boosting the cybersecurity workforce looks to government, private sector and non-profits.

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Congress looks to expand CISA’s role, adding responsibilities for satellites and open source software

Lawmakers advanced four on Wednesday that would broaden the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s portfolio.

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The US cybersecurity strategy won’t address today’s threats with regulation alone

The Biden administration needs to foster greater public-private collaboration, involve global partners and help build the cyber workforce to fight growing digital threats. 

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Many public safety agencies remain unequipped to defend against cyberattacks

Less than half of respondents in a survey of first responders said their agencies are “at least somewhat prepared in case of a cyberattack.”

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