Nate Fick spoke to students during a State Department recruitment event at Stanford University on Oct. 17, 2022. (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) Deterrence in cyberspace is possible — and ‘urgent’ — amid ‘alarming’ hybrid attacks, State cyber ambassador says In an interview with CyberScoop, Nate Fick also discussed the structure of his office and regions of emphasis. 5 hours ago By Tim Starks
J Studios/Getty Images Treasury hits Predator spyware makers with more sanctions It’s another swipe at the Intellexa Consortium, a sprawling network of companies. 2 days ago By Greg Otto Tim Starks
Gen. Timothy Haugh speaks at a Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing on July 20, 2023. (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images) Cyber Command leader says budget powers are shaving time to complete tasks that once took years One example, said Gen. Timothy Haugh, was moving $140 million swiftly for training improvements. Sep 5, 2024 By Tim Starks
Optical fiber wires are connected to high-speed interfaces. (klmax/Getty Images/iStock) White House publishes latest plan to protect a key component of the internet The roadmap for enhancing internet routing security follows action from the FCC and others. Sep 3, 2024 By Tim Starks
Former U.S. President Donald Trump during the National Guard Association of the United States’ 146th General Conference & Exhibition at Huntington Place Convention Center on Aug. 26 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Emily Elconin/Getty Images) Who would be the cyber pros in a second Trump term? If elected again, the former president might draw both on returning officials and yet-untapped pockets of talent. Sep 3, 2024 By Tim Starks
Benjamin Franklin writing his Autobiography. Franklin’s creation of a volunteer fire department has sparked an idea amongst the cybersecurity community. (Photo by Culture Club/Getty Images) How Benjamin Franklin is inspiring defenders to protect critical infrastructure The digital world is (mostly) on fire. Two new projects have tapped hackers to try and put it out. Aug 30, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., speaks at a news conference at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center on May 25, 2023 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Senate bill to protect health care data gets House partner The Healthcare Cybersecurity Act calls on CISA and HHS to collaborate on defending health facilities from cyber incidents. Aug 29, 2024 By Matt Bracken
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock exchange during morning trading on Nov. 10, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) Shareholder-tracking company Equiniti shells out $850K to SEC over breaches According to the Securities and Exchange Commission, the company’s failures led to the loss of $6.6 million in client funds. Aug 22, 2024 By Tim Starks
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris greet U.S. President Joe Biden as First Lady Jill Biden and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff look on at the end of the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 19, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) Democrats give cyber short shrift in party platform It’s similar to the Republican platform in that way but a departure from the 2020 Democratic policy document. Aug 20, 2024 By Tim Starks
Aircraft engineers inspecting landing gear on large jet. (Getty Images) FAA to issue cyber rule for newly built airplanes and equipment The Biden administration looks to add cybersecurity defenses to a plane's airworthiness. Aug 20, 2024 By Christian Vasquez