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
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris greet U.S. President Joe Biden as First Lady Jill Biden and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff look on at the end of the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 19, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) Democrats give cyber short shrift in party platform It’s similar to the Republican platform in that way but a departure from the 2020 Democratic policy document. Aug 20, 2024 By Tim Starks
Brandon Wales, then-Acting Director Cybersecurity and Information Security Agency at U.S. Department of Homeland Security speaks during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing May 11, 2021 on Capitol Hill. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis-Pool/Getty Images) Brandon Wales reflects on 20 years of cyber as he leaves CISA SolarWinds, election security and protecting federal networks were among the highlights, he said in an interview with CyberScoop. Aug 8, 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
President Joe Biden speaks at a campaign event at Pullman Yards on March 9, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Megan Varner/Getty Images) Biden’s budget proposal seeks funding boost for cybersecurity The president's budget is unlikely to be passed but offers insights on the administration's priorities ahead of this fall's election. Mar 11, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
Intelligent vehicle cockpit and wireless communication network concept. (Getty Images) Commerce Dept. to look at privacy, cyber risks from Chinese-sourced connected vehicle equipment The investigation looks to discover national security concerns before connected vehicles flood the U.S. market. Feb 29, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
U.S. President Joe Biden talks on a cell phone during a Rose Garden event at the White House to mark National Small Business Week on May 1, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) New Hampshire authorities trace Biden AI robocall to Texas-based telecom An investigation identified Life Corporation and Lingo Telecom as allegedly behind the operation that impersonated President Joe Biden. Feb 6, 2024 By Derek B. Johnson
A supporter of President Joe Biden holds a sign outside a polling site during the state’s primary at Winnacunnet High School in Hampton, New Hampshire on January 23, 2024. (Joseph Prezioso / AFP) New Hampshire robocall kicks off era of AI-enabled election disinformation Fake audio of President Biden urged Democratic primary voters to stay away from the polls — a preview of election meddling to come in 2024. Jan 24, 2024 By Derek B. Johnson
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken listens to North Macedonia Foreign Minister Nikola Dimitrov speak during a meeting at the department June 2, 2022, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) Fick would bring much-needed energy jolt to State’s new cyber bureau, observers say National Cyber Director Chris Inglis said he has worked with Fick many times over the years and believes he would excel. Jun 2, 2022 By Suzanne Smalley
The US Department of State building is seen in Washington, DC, on July 22, 2019. (Photo by ALASTAIR PIKE/AFP via Getty Images) Former Marine, cyber exec Nate Fick selected as State’s inaugural cyber ambassador Also an author, Fick spoke at the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Jun 1, 2022 By Suzanne Smalley