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Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks as Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris reacts during the presidential debate at National Constitution Center in Philadelphia Sept. 10, 2024. (Photo by Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Task force unveils cyber recommendations for the next president

The 40-member panel has suggestions for whoever wins, from how to handle regulations to deterring malicious hackers.

Oct 22, 2024 By Tim Starks

Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, arrives before the start of a House Homeland Security Committee hearing on Jan. 10. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)

Exclusive: House Homeland Security chair releases, pushes forth cyber workforce bill

CyberScoop has the full details of the legislation, under which Rep. Mark Green wants to establish an ROTC-like program and more.

Sep 24, 2024 By Tim Starks

Gen. Timothy Haugh speaks at a Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing on July 20, 2023. (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)

Cyber Command leader says budget powers are shaving time to complete tasks that once took years

One example, said Gen. Timothy Haugh, was moving $140 million swiftly for training improvements.

Sep 5, 2024 By Tim Starks

Former U.S. President Donald Trump during the National Guard Association of the United States’ 146th General Conference & Exhibition at Huntington Place Convention Center on Aug. 26 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Emily Elconin/Getty Images)

Who would be the cyber pros in a second Trump term?

If elected again, the former president might draw both on returning officials and yet-untapped pockets of talent.

Sep 3, 2024 By Tim Starks

Eric Goldstein, executive assistant director for cybersecurity at CISA, speaks during the Elastic Public Sector Summit 2024. (Scoop News Group photo)

Departing top CISA official reflects on nearly four years in the cyber hot seat

Eric Goldstein spoke with CyberScoop about where the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has made progress, lessons learned and what’s next.

May 17, 2024 By Tim Starks

A computer engineer configures a server in a data center. (Photo by Thomas Barwick, Getty Images)

Women make less than men in US cyber jobs — but the gap is narrowing

A study from non-profit ISC2 finds that the cybersecurity fields bucks U.S. trends of pay disparities between men and women.

Apr 11, 2024 By Tim Starks

Overview of woman working at office computer. (Getty Images)

Cyber workforce demand is outpacing supply, survey finds

A survey of almost 15,000 cybersecurity workers found that the industry is having difficulty finding enough talent to battle threats.

Oct 31, 2023 By Christian Vasquez

CISA Director Jen Easterly speaks at the CrowdStrike Government Summit on April 11, 2023. (Scoop News Group photo)

CISA advisory committee urges action on cyber alerts and corporate boards

The advisory committee delivered a lengthy list of recommendations to CISA Director Jen Easterly on Wednesday.

Sep 13, 2023 By Christian Vasquez

Then-acting National Cyber Director Kemba Walden, right, with Megan Stifel, chief strategy officer for the Institute for Security and Technology, at event on ransomware in Washington in May 2023. (Photo courtesy of the Institute for Security and Technology)

White House seeks whole of society approach, immigration reform to boost cyber workforce

The Biden administration's strategy for boosting the cybersecurity workforce looks to government, private sector and non-profits.

Jul 31, 2023 By Christian Vasquez

Illustration shows the ChatGPT logo on a smartphone in Washington, DC, on March 15. (Photo by Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images)

How to AI-proof the cybersecurity workforce

Generative AI can enhance digital security, but it can’t — and shouldn’t — replace humans that are essential to fight malicious hackers.

Jun 23, 2023 By Bridget Chan