cybersecurity workforce Archives

Raytheon’s Julian Zottl on training the new cyber workforce to be better defenders

CyberScoop speaks with Raytheon at CyberTalks 2022.

Nov 2, 2022 By CyberScoop Staff

The Cyberspace Solarium Commission pushed some major policies into law. So what now?

It's going to track how its recommendations are implemented, and study some issues where it only scratched the surface.

Mar 8, 2022 By Tim Starks

A view of the south facade of the White House in Washington. (Photo by Brooks Kraft LLC/Corbis via Getty Images)

White House preps order to clarify top cyber roles in federal government

It would be the second major E.O. after a May directive on federal agencies' digital defenses.

Nov 3, 2021 By Tim Starks

Staying ahead of the adversary with AI- and ML-enabled SOC capabilities

CISO Paul Beckman looks at how organizations can modernize their security operations centers to keep pace with the rapid adoption of applications and expanding enterprise IT environments.

Oct 21, 2021 By CyberScoop Staff

Seven years later, DHS set to roll out dramatic changes to system for hiring cyber pros

It will change how DHS cyber personnel are paid, how they're evaluated after applying and how they're assessed for raises.

Oct 20, 2021 By Tim Starks

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CISA hires long-time cyber pro Kiersten Todt as chief of staff

It's a key hire for Jen Easterly, who has served as director of CISA since mid-July and who has been ramping up her own plans for the…

Sep 13, 2021 By Tim Starks

WASHINGTON, DC – AUGUST 25: U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during a meeting about cybersecurity in the East Room of the White House. Members of the Biden cabinet, national security team and leaders from the private sector attended the meeting about improving the nation’s cybersecurity. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

White House rolls out pipeline, supply chain security initiatives as companies pledge billions in cyber spending

Companies also will offer cyber tools and training after a private sector cybersecurity summit at the White House.

Aug 25, 2021 By Tim Starks

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during an event in the East Room of the White House on August 23, 2021 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Apple, JPMorgan Chase bosses among industry heads set to gather at White House for cyber ‘call to action’

The administration expects to make "concrete announcements" about tackling root causes of cyberattacks, a senior official said.

Aug 25, 2021 By Tim Starks

WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 26: Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas prepares to testify before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

DHS hails cybersecurity hiring blitz that puts dent in thousands of vacancies

DHS hired hundreds in a "sprint," to the tune of a 12% improvement.

Jul 2, 2021 By Tim Starks

Assistant Attorney General for National Security John C. Demers participates in a news conference at the Justice Department on October 2020. (Photo by Sarah Silbiger / POOL / AFP) (Photo by SARAH SILBIGER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Veteran Justice official who oversaw cybercrime cases to step down

Demers' position is one of the most powerful cyber-related perches in the U.S. government.

Jun 14, 2021 By Sean Lyngaas