State Department’s disinformation office to close after funding nixed in NDAA
The Global Engagement Center, which tracks and exposes foreign disinformation narratives in foreign countries, will see its authority to operate expire Dec. 24.
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Senators, witnesses: $3B for ‘rip and replace’ a good start to preventing Salt Typhoon-style breaches
The annual defense spending bill contains money the FCC has sought to use to reimburse telecommunications carriers for removing Chinese equipment.
Intelligence bill would elevate ransomware to a terrorist threat
Amid a rash of ransomware attacks, the Senate Intelligence Committee wants to treat the phenomenon like terrorism.
$858 billion defense bill focuses heavily on cyber. These are some highlights.
The National Defense Authorization Act omits some efforts such as one to compel federal contractors to provide software bills of material.
Langevin amendment to boost cyber defenses for critical infrastructure wins House approval
The designated entities will be required to report how they manage cyber risk for critical assets.
CISA’s advisory panel is announced, set to make recommendations on major cyber topics
Topics on the agenda include critical infrastructure protection and information sharing.
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Deepfake laws emerge as harassment, security threats come into focus
Congress and states are stepping up.
Biden transition fills some top cybersecurity personnel spots
President-elect Joe Biden's transition team this week announced White House and federal agency jobs with cybersecurity responsibilities.
Lawmakers throw cold water on splitting Cyber Command from NSA
Congress is hitting back.
Republican senators ask DOT, FAA to cease using Chinese drones
Capitol Hill is putting on the pressure.