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Nick Andersen, CISA acting director, at the Axonius Adapt In Action 2026 event. (Tim Starks, CyberScoop)

CISA is rethinking how it prioritizes risks and vulnerabilities for feds, private sector

Acting director Nick Andersen said a binding operational directive is en route for agencies, and that more specific discussions need to happen with critical infrastructure owners.

3 days ago By Tim Starks

Image showing the Colonial Pipeline Houston Station facility in Pasadena, Texas (Photo by Francois PICARD / AFP) (Photo by FRANCOIS PICARD/AFP via Getty Images)

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.

Jul 14, 2022 By Suzanne Smalley

Rep. Jim Langevin, D-R.I., is applauded after it is announced he would be the speaker pro tempore and preside over debate during the first session of the 116th Congress at the U.S. Capitol Jan. 3, 2019 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Langevin pushes for critical infrastructure protections in annual defense bill

Rep. Jim Langevin's amendment reflects one of the biggest unfulfilled Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations.

Jul 7, 2022 By Tim Starks

CISA, DHS, Department of Homeland Security, RSA 2019 — The DHS and CISA booth at the 2019 RSA conference in San Francisco. (Scoop News Group photo)

Bob Kolasky, head of CISA’s National Risk Management Center, leaving agency

Director Jen Easterly said Kolasky has been an "outstanding leader at CISA."

Jan 26, 2022 By Tim Starks