Acting U.S. 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. (Photo courtesy of the Institute for Security and Technology) White House releases cybersecurity budget priorities for FY 2025 The Biden administration noted that department and agencies are expected to follow the recently released National Cybersecurity Strategy. 5 days ago By Christian Vasquez
High voltage towers in the dusk of the evening. (Getty Images) Federal incentives could help utilities overcome major cybersecurity hurdle: money A new rule that would give electric utilities incentives for investing in cybersecurity is set to go into effect next month. Jun 22, 2023 By Christian Vasquez
The FCC’s Jessica Rosenworcel testifies during an oversight hearing to examine the Federal Communications Commission on Capitol Hill on June 24, 2020. (Photo by Jonathan Newton-Pool/Getty Images) New FCC privacy task force takes aim at data breaches, SIM-swaps The Federal Communications Commission task force will also examine how carriers collect and share geolocation data. Jun 14, 2023 By Tonya Riley
In an aerial view, fuel holding tanks are seen at Colonial Pipeline’s Dorsey Junction Station on May 13, 2021 in Woodbine, Maryland. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) White House needs to urgently fix nation’s approach to protecting critical infrastructure, group says Attacks against critical infrastructure are reaching new heights, but strategy documents outlining federal efforts are a decade old. Jun 7, 2023 By Christian Vasquez
Acting U.S. 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. (Photo courtesy of the Institute for Security and Technology) White House plan to implement cyber strategy includes ambitious digital education effort The strategy roll out will focus on educating Americans on digital risks and expanding the cyber workforce. May 16, 2023 By Christian Vasquez
This photo illustration shows the ChatGPT logo at an office in Washington, DC, on March 15, 2023. (STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images) Coming to DEF CON 31: Hacking AI models A group of prominent AI companies committed to opening their models to attack at this year's DEF CON hacking conference in Las Vegas. May 4, 2023 By Elias Groll
Digital generated image of cityscape data. (Getty Images) US cybersecurity officials step up push for companies to adopt secure by design practices Efforts at CISA and the Department of Energy are both meant to encourage the practice of building in better security protections. Apr 27, 2023 By Christian Vasquez
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas speaks during the United States Conference of Mayors 91st Winter Meeting January 19, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) Homeland Security chief Mayorkas announces 90-day China sprint and AI task force The secretary of homeland security warned that China, AI, and cyber pose some of the biggest threats to the United States. Apr 21, 2023 By Christian Vasquez
high-quality 3d image of satellite Cyberspace Solarium Commission says space systems should be considered critical infrastructure The influential Cyberspace Solarium Commission is calling for space systems to be the 17th critical infrastructure sector. Apr 14, 2023 By Christian Vasquez
An emergency room near the US-Mexico border, in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Sébastien VUAGNAT / AFP via Getty Images) Rural hospitals need help from feds to fight ransomware, witnesses tell lawmakers Experts told Senators on Thursday that rural hospitals don't have the necessary resources to fend off an increasing number of cyberattacks. Mar 16, 2023 By Christian Vasquez