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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Patreon security team layoffs cause backlash in creator community

A former Patreon employee told CyberScoop that after the layoffs “there are no qualified security personnel” at the company.

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Spree of multimillion dollar hacks creates booming business for blockchain security experts

Nation-state threats have spooked the industry into being more diligent. But a band-aid approach may not be enough.

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Fick would bring much-needed energy jolt to State’s new cyber bureau, observers say

National Cyber Director Chris Inglis said he has worked with Fick many times over the years and believes he would excel.

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DHS halts Disinformation Governance Board amid strong backlash

Former DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff and former Deputy Attorney General Jamie Gorelick will lead a review of DHS’s disinformation work and help Secretary Mayorkas determine how to continue.

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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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Former DNC security officer Bob Lord joins CISA

Lord cleaned up the Democratic Party’s cybersecurity practices in the aftermath of the 2016 hacks.

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