The National Defense Authorization Act omits some efforts such as one to compel federal contractors to provide software bills of material.

The State Department fought hard to win back the cyber authorities that it lost under the Trump administration but did not prevail.

U.S. cyberspace policymakers view military principles with a dangerous disregard of what it actually takes to make American networks secure.

The collaboration unfolded at the cybersecurity conference in Las Vegas where more than 1,700 attendees attempted to outsmart DOD technology.

The U.S. will never successfully address cyberspace attacks against the U.S. private sector if it considers it outside the Pentagon’s purview.

Rep. Adam Smith said the U.S. needs to invest in modernizing national security software and systems, which he said are vulnerable to cyberattacks.

They cited progress with structures like the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative.

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

Lt. Gen. Michael Groen said DOD will need to do more to bring the branches together and act as a "doer" instead of a coordinating body.

Cyberspace Solarium Commission Co-Chair Rep. Mike Gallagher asserts that the Biden administration's decision poses a national security threat.