George Washington University Archives

drone ban — While DOI grounded a fleet of approximately 800 Chinese-made drones last October, this order is intended to formalize and expand that grounding. (Getty Images)

Navy letter shows military worried about unknown vulnerabilities in DJI drones

Weak encryption protocols and limited supply chain visibility had the Navy warning its members about using the drones, according to a letter obtained by CyberScoop.

Dec 16, 2019 By Shannon Vavra

DHS cyber incident response teams — Rep. Michael McCaul

Rep. Mike McCaul: It’s taken too long to reauthorize NPPD

Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, also painted a bleak picture when it comes to the cybersecurity threats the U.S. faces from foreign adversaries.

Feb 5, 2018 By Zaid Shoorbajee

Kelly speaks Tuesday at GWU. (Department of Homeland Security / Flickr)

Cybersecurity takes a quiet role in DHS secretary’s loose outline of priorities

Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly laid out the new administration's priorities for his department Tuesday, listing cybersecurity alongside defending the nation's borders and stopping terrorist attacks —…

Apr 18, 2017

Clarity needed on ‘active defense’ by cyber-victims: report

The Justice Department should issue guidance about what kinds of "active defense" measures are permissible under U.S. law and the Homeland Security Department should develop procedures for…

Oct 31, 2016 By Shaun Waterman