He says the worker shortage is impacting the entire technology sector. The Department of Defense Cyber Workforce Management Director Patrick Johnson hosted several representatives from Indonesia for a…
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White House Nears Zero Trust Cybersecurity Goal
Federal agencies in final stages of implementing zero-trust architecture, with continued progress expected beyond the September 30 deadline. According to Federal CIO Clare Martorana, the White House is…
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IRS Watchdog Says IRS Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Strategies
The agency provided findings to the House Ways and Means Committee last year on taxpayer information leaks. This month, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) wrote…
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U.S. Agencies Claim Iran Responsible for Cyber Operations Against Presidential Campaigns
The joint statement alleges Iran is behind the hack of former President Trump’s campaign website. This week, U.S. intelligence agencies accused Iran of organizing cyber operations to influence…
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National Public Data Confirms Massive Data Breach
Hackers steal personal data of nearly 3 billion people, including U.S. Social Security numbers. The background check company National Public Data (NPD) is the focus of a class…
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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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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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