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Infosec pros: We need CVSS, warts and all

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System has a lot of critics, but experts say it’s still the best unified way to share the severity of cybersecurity flaws.

Feb 5, 2025 By Cynthia Brumfield

Google smart home devices were demonstrated during the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Jan. 5, 2023. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon/AFP/Getty Images)

White House launches cybersecurity label program for consumers

The White House announced Tuesday the official launch of the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, a cybersecurity labeling initiative aimed at enhancing the security of internet-connected devices. The…

Jan 7, 2025 By Greg Otto

Agencies push for digital transformation amid security challenges

Federal agencies are accelerating digital transformation efforts to meet public expectations and comply with mandates, but transitioning securely to platforms like Salesforce often requires specialized help, according…

Nov 13, 2024 By Scoop News Group

NIST’s Cherilyn Pascoe on what types of cybersecurity attacks agencies face

Cherilyn Pascoe | Director, National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence | NIST

Nov 5, 2024 By Scoop News Group

Nick Polk, branch director for federal cybersecurity at the Executive Office of the President, speaks during CyberTalks in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 30, 2024. (Scoop News Group photo)

White House to agencies: Don’t wait to test your post-quantum encryption

Federal agencies can spare themselves interoperability heartburn tomorrow by testing post-quantum encryption algorithms in live conditions today, official says.

Oct 30, 2024 By Derek B. Johnson

Rep. Deborah Ross, D-N.C., speaks during a press conference in Washington, D.C., on June 3, 2024. Legislation from Ross and two colleagues to add AI systems to the National Vulnerability Database cleared a House panel on Sept. 25, 2024. (Photo by ALLISON BAILEY/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)

House panel moves bill that adds AI systems to National Vulnerability Database

The AI Incident Reporting and Security Enhancement Act would put NIST in charge of setting up a vulnerability reporting process for AI systems.

Sep 25, 2024 By Derek B. Johnson

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY), Senate Rules Committee Chair Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) participate in a Rules Committee hearing. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Three bills governing AI in elections pass Senate committee

The bills are aimed at protecting election integrity from the misuse of generative artificial intelligence.

May 15, 2024 By Christian Vasquez

A digitally generated image of yellow data server discs organized into circular pattern is seen against on beige background. (Andriy Onufriyenko via GettyImages)

Plan to resuscitate beleaguered vulnerability database draws criticism

The National Vulnerability Database has ceased some of its work, but some experts fear the formation of a consortium to address its problems lacks sufficient urgency.

Mar 28, 2024 By Tim Starks

Cherilyn Pascoe on NIST’s strategy for federal cyber resilience

NIST speaks with CyberScoop at the Zero Trust Summit 2024.

Feb 23, 2024 By Scoop News Group

A man walks past the Apple Inc. store on February 20, 2024 in Piazza del Liberty, Milan, Italy. (Photo by Emanuele Cremaschi/Getty Images)

Apple rolls out quantum-resistant cryptography for iMessage

The tech giant hopes to make its messaging platform secure against highly capable quantum computers of the future.

Feb 21, 2024 By Elias Groll