President Briefed on Widespread IT Outage

The global tech crash involving a CrowdStrike update affects Microsoft Windows. President Joe Biden received a briefing Friday morning regarding the global information technology (IT) outage. After cybersecurity…

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Legislators Address Cybersecurity Shortages

The efforts include clearance streamlining, skills-based hiring, and enhanced recruitment from underrepresented populations. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is working to simplify the process for determining clearance…

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Transportation Department Awards $7.2M to Enhance GPS Resilience and Security

Nine vendors were selected for real-world testing of complementary PNT technologies to strengthen critical infrastructure and counter GPS disruptions. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently awarded contracts…

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DHS Secretary Outlines Critical Infrastructure Protection Strategies

Guidance specifies priority areas for federal, state, and local security efforts. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas has published priority areas to guide the cybersecurity efforts of critical…

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NTSB Begins Ship Component Inspection for Baltimore Bridge Collision

Electrical components will be examined at an agency laboratory. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced this week that it has begun inspecting the electrical parts of the…

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Energy Department Releases Guidance for Supply Chain Cybersecurity

The principles establish best practices for manufacturers and end users. The Department of Energy (DOE) recently released guidance, titled the Supply Chain Cybersecurity Principles, outlining safe digital practices…

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FCC Launches Cybersecurity Pilot Program for Schools and Libraries

The program is part of Chair Rosenworcel’s “Learn Without Limits” initiative. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a three-year, $200 million pilot program to enhance cybersecurity for K-12…

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EPA Sets Deadline for Comprehensive Cybersecurity Risk Assessments

The agency responds to GAO feedback with improved procedures and performance metrics to support cyber defenses. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to establish a comprehensive process…

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Intelligence Director Testifies to Growing Threats to U.S. Elections

DHS also assessed the challenges that AI poses to this year’s elections. Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines recently testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee, that the number…

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State Department Announces International Cybersecurity Plan

The strategy calls for increased global cooperation and consensus. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a strategy for international cybersecurity on Monday at the RSA Conference in San…

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