South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, speaks during her confirmation hearing before the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Capitol Hill on Friday. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images) Noem: No anti-disinformation, misinformation action under her as DHS secretary She said at her confirmation hearing that CISA needs to be “smaller, more nimble” and it has gone “far off-mission.” Jan 17, 2025 By Tim Starks
U.S. President Joe Biden and then-Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump, participate in the CNN Presidential Debate at the CNN Studios on June 27. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Biden cyber executive order gets mostly plaudits, but its fate is uncertain At least one key Republican told CyberScoop that he wasn’t happy about the last-minute nature of the EO. Jan 16, 2025 By Tim Starks Derek B. Johnson
Andriy Onufriyenko, via Getty Images 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. Jan 16, 2025 By Tim Starks
Jessica Rosenworcel (L), Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr arrives to testify during a House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee hearing in 2022. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) FCC, for first time, proposes cybersecurity rules tied to wiretapping law The proposed rules are a response to Salt Typhoon’s breach of at least eight U.S. telecom companies. Dec 5, 2024 By Tim Starks
Steel oil pipes from a refinery. (Getty Images) TSA issues proposed cyber mandates for pipelines, rail, airlines The post-Colonial Pipeline proposal requires the agency's charges to follow one cyber mandate to rule them all. Nov 7, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
U.S. President Joe Biden departs after speaking to the media on July 1. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) Biden administration nears completion of second cybersecurity executive order with plethora of agenda items Federal agencies would have to address everything from AI to cloud security to access management, sources told CyberScoop. Oct 31, 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
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks from the Oval Office of the White House on July 24. (Photo by Evan Vucci-Pool/Getty Images) Biden’s cybersecurity legacy: ‘a big shift’ to private sector responsibility Over the course of his term, Joe Biden has presided over an ambitious agenda on regulation and more, to both praise and criticism. Jul 29, 2024 By Tim Starks
David Wall/Getty Images Sanctioned and exposed, Predator spyware maker group has gone awfully quiet Sanctions, newspaper investigations and reports exposing the Intellexa alliance’s infrastructure all might have led to its diminished state. Jul 1, 2024 By Tim Starks
Committee chairman Rep. Mark Green (R-TN) looks on as ranking member Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) speaks during a hearing with the House Committee on Homeland Security on January 30. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) Microsoft’s Brad Smith should prepare for ‘ritual punishment’ before House hearing Some experts are doubtful the Homeland Security Committee testimony and questioning of Microsoft chief Brad Smith will lead to significant change. Jun 12, 2024 By Tim Starks