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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Supreme Court Rules Plaintiffs Lack Standing in Federal Censorship Case
The court permits the president’s administration to continue communicating with social media outlets. The Supreme Court decided that communications from government agencies directing social media companies to remove…
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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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CISA Opens Zero Trust Cybersecurity Office
The entity will offer training and resources for other federal agencies. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) launched the Zero Trust Initiative Office last week, expanding cybersecurity…
Read MoreCISA, NSA, and FBI Warn of Chinese Cyber Hacking Army
Chinese government funding hacking groups that target critical infrastructure. A joint cybersecurity advisory has been published by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the National Security Agency…
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State Department Offers Reward for Information on Ransomware Gang
Officials dismantled the Hive’s computer network, but leaders are unknown and still at large. The Department of State is offering up to $10 million for information about the…
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