(Getty Images) Playbook advises federal grant managers how to build cybersecurity into their programs The guidance comes from the Office of the Director of National Cybersecurity and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. Dec 17, 2024 By Tim Starks
National Cyber Director Harry Coker Jr., speaks at CyberTalks in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 30, 2024. (Scoop News Group photo) Coker: Agencies flooded with cyberattacks, beset with complex problems can’t always innovate It’s why his Office of the National Cyber Director is taking on challenges like BGP security, he said. Oct 30, 2024 By Tim Starks
National Cyber Director Harry Coker speaks at Recorded Future’s Predict 2024 conference. (Photo Courtesy of Recorded Future) White House is prioritizing secure internet routing, using memory safe languages National Cyber Director Harry Coker says the Biden administration is focusing on securing foundational technologies. Oct 9, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
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
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
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
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) Chinese hacking threat puts focus on protecting critical infrastructure, Biden adviser says National Cyber Director Harry Coker said he doubts the U.S. public realizes the full scope of the cybersecurity threat facing the United States. May 22, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
Harry Coker testifies during his confirmation hearing to become the national cyber director before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Nov. 2, 2023, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) ONCD report: ‘Fundamental transformation’ in cyber, tech drove 2023 risks Evolving critical infrastructure risks, ransomware, supply chain exploitation, commercial spyware and AI were the top trends, the office reported. May 7, 2024 By Tim Starks
The White House. (Getty Images) ONCD releases report on the adoption of memory-safe languages The effort is aimed at reducing one of the most common vulnerabilities that plague software. Feb 26, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
Harry Coker Jr., President Joe Biden’s nominee to be the next National Cyber Director, testifies during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on November 02, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) Harry Coker confirmed to be the next National Cyber Director The former National Security Agency executive director will oversee federal cyber policy as the first Senate-confirmed NCD in 10 months. Dec 12, 2023 By Christian Vasquez