Cyber, internet security and privacy concept. (Getty Images) Organizations can substantially lower vulnerabilities with secure-by-design practices, report finds Ex-National Cyber Director Inglis says “quantitative data” in Secure Code Warrior’s report shows the importance of the cybersecurity practice. Oct 15, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Jen Easterly testified before a House Homeland Security Subcommittee, at the Rayburn House Office Building on April 28, 2022. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) CISA advisory committee approves four draft reports on critical infrastructure resilience Each report includes recommendations for the cyber agency to tackle, with the overarching goal of combating threats from China. Oct 11, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
National Cyber Director Harry Coker speaks at Recorded Future’s Predict 2024 conference. (Photo Courtesy of Recorded Future) White House is prioritizing secure internet routing, using memory safe languages National Cyber Director Harry Coker says the Biden administration is focusing on securing foundational technologies. Oct 9, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology Anne Neuberger during the daily press briefing in the James Brady Room at the White House on March 21, 2022. (Photo by Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post via Getty Images) What’s new from this year’s Counter Ransomware Initiative summit, and what’s next Action plans, different kinds of meetings and more have all been in the mix, top administration officials told CyberScoop. Oct 3, 2024 By Tim Starks
The White House, J. Altdorfer Photography/Getty Images More frequent disruption operations needed to dent ransomware gangs, officials say The comments from White House and ODNI officials ahead of a Counter Ransomware Initiative summit come as the gangs prove difficult to keep down. Sep 30, 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
An illustration of a vehicle. (Getty Images) White House proposes rule to ban Chinese, Russian parts for networked vehicles The ban for hardware and software could happen within three to seven years. Sep 23, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
Nate Fick spoke to students during a State Department recruitment event at Stanford University on Oct. 17, 2022. (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) Deterrence in cyberspace is possible — and ‘urgent’ — amid ‘alarming’ hybrid attacks, State cyber ambassador says In an interview with CyberScoop, Nate Fick also discussed the structure of his office and regions of emphasis. Sep 18, 2024 By Tim Starks
J Studios/Getty Images Treasury hits Predator spyware makers with more sanctions It’s another swipe at the Intellexa Consortium, a sprawling network of companies. Sep 16, 2024 By Greg Otto 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