DHS’s cybersecurity office is a presidential signature away from a new name
The National Protection and Programs Directorate will become the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
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DHS’s top cyber office is about to get a name that reflects its mission
The CISA act would rebrand NPPD, giving it a more cyber-relevant name and cementing the office into law.
Do we need a ‘cyber 911?’ A former FBI cyber agent thinks so.
A former FBI cyber special agent argues that the average person or business needs a quick way to get in touch with authorities to respond to cyberthreats.
Securiosity: The election security rain delay
We thought the week before Vegas would be quiet.
DHS vulnerability scanning program offline after Virginia office loses power
A number of high-priority DHS programs focused on cybersecurity are operating at backup locations or have been knocked completely offline, multiple sources tell CyberScoop.
Lawmakers, tech vendors fight over election cybersecurity efforts
Lawmakers ratcheted up the pressure on election technology vendors to be more responsive to federal officials. The companies said they're being as transparent as possible.
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Senate panel advances Krebs nomination to lead NPPD
Christopher Krebs’s nomination, which President Donald Trump made in February, now goes to the Senate floor for a vote.
DHS security unit makes another big hire from elsewhere in government
The National Protection and Programs Directorate has hired Daniel Kroese, the chief of staff for Republican Rep. John Ratcliffe, as a senior adviser.
DHS says unauthorized Stingrays could be in D.C. area
DHS has acknowledged the presence of unauthorized surveillance devices in the Washington, D.C., area that could be exploited by foreign spies to track and intercept phone calls.
Matthew Masterson joins NPPD as senior cybersecurity adviser
Masterson, who was passed up for renewed term as EAC commissioner, will now be advising DHS on cybersecurity.