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John Thune (R-SD) speaks after being elected Senate Majority Leader for the 119th Congress following the Senate Republican leadership elections at the U.S. Capitol on Nov. 13. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Trio of South Dakota politicians set to have bigger roles on cybersecurity

The little-populated state is seeing its governor and two senators move into key positions to influence cyber policy.

Nov 27, 2024 By Tim Starks

Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., speaks during a press conference in Washington, D.C., on March 20, 2018. From left, Sens. John Cornyn, James Lankford, Susan Collins and Richard Burr listen. (NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP via Getty Images)

Vulnerability disclosure policy bill for federal contractors clears Senate panel

The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Wednesday also advanced legislation to strengthen the federal IT supply chain.

Nov 20, 2024 By Matt Bracken

Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks as Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris reacts during the presidential debate at National Constitution Center in Philadelphia Sept. 10, 2024. (Photo by Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Task force unveils cyber recommendations for the next president

The 40-member panel has suggestions for whoever wins, from how to handle regulations to deterring malicious hackers.

Oct 22, 2024 By Tim Starks

Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, arrives before the start of a House Homeland Security Committee hearing on Jan. 10. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)

Exclusive: House Homeland Security chair releases, pushes forth cyber workforce bill

CyberScoop has the full details of the legislation, under which Rep. Mark Green wants to establish an ROTC-like program and more.

Sep 24, 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

Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., holds a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs business meeting on July 31, 2024, in Washington, D.C. (Screenshot)

Cyber bills on federal regs, health security and workforce clear Senate panel

Committee members voted 10-1 to advance all three bipartisan pieces of legislation, setting the stage for full Senate consideration.

Jul 31, 2024 By Matt Bracken

Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol Building on Jan. 27, 2023 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

House bill would give CISA millions to diversify cyber workforce

The agency would get $20 million annually to create a program promoting cybersecurity jobs to disadvantaged communities.

May 22, 2024 By Matt Bracken

Eric Goldstein, executive assistant director for cybersecurity at CISA, speaks during the Elastic Public Sector Summit 2024. (Scoop News Group photo)

Departing top CISA official reflects on nearly four years in the cyber hot seat

Eric Goldstein spoke with CyberScoop about where the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has made progress, lessons learned and what’s next.

May 17, 2024 By Tim Starks

A computer engineer configures a server in a data center. (Photo by Thomas Barwick, Getty Images)

Women make less than men in US cyber jobs — but the gap is narrowing

A study from non-profit ISC2 finds that the cybersecurity fields bucks U.S. trends of pay disparities between men and women.

Apr 11, 2024 By Tim Starks

Harry Coker testifies during his confirmation hearing for national cyber director before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Nov. 2, 2023. in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

White House moves to ease education requirements for federal cyber contracting jobs

National Cyber Director Harry Coker wants to see a more diverse cybersecurity workforce.

Jan 11, 2024 By Elias Groll