Cyber Security Exchange
A vertical community of Federal cyber security leaders, project managers, industry, and government IT community stakeholders focused on public-private collaboration and best-practice exchange.
OMB, CISA Bringing Together Federal CISOs for Tabletop Exercise
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) will be bringing together all of the federal chief information security officers (CISOs) within the next month for a tabletop exercise focused on operational resilience. […]
Tagged CISA, federal CISOs, Michael Duffy, OMB
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Pentagon Announces Final Rule on CMMC
After years of development, the Pentagon finalized a rule Tuesday that officially enforces Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) standards in defense contracts, marking a shift from policy to enforceable requirements across the defense industrial base. […]
Tagged CMMC, Cyber, DFARS, DOD< DOW
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National Cyber Director Calls for Unified Cyber Defense
In his first public remarks since his Senate confirmation, National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross pledged to spearhead a “whole-of-nation approach” to defend U.S. cyberspace, explaining that a strong cybersecurity workforce is central to that effort. […]
Federal Cyber Defenses Improve, but Gaps Leave Agencies Exposed
Federal agencies made notable gains in cyber-physical system (CPS) security over the past year, but major risks remain, according to new research from MeriTalk and Claroty. […]
Tagged Claroty, CPS, Cybersecurity, MeriTalk research, OT
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CISA, Partners Release SBOM for Cybersecurity Guide
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA), and 19 international partners released a joint guide on Sept. 3 that aims to inform the global cyber community on the value of implementing a software bill of materials (SBOM). […]
Tagged CISA, Cybersecurity, SBOM
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House Panel Gets Ball Rolling on New CISA Threat Sharing Bill
The House Homeland Security Committee voted today to forward to the full House with a positive recommendation legislation that would extend the soon-to-expire Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (CISA 2015). […]
CISA Appoints Nicholas Andersen as Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has appointed Nicholas Andersen as its new executive assistant director for cybersecurity, tasking him with leading efforts to combat major cyber threats and strengthen the resilience of the nation’s critical infrastructure. […]
Tagged CISA, Nicholas Andersen
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CISA: China-Backed Hackers Targeting Global Infrastructure
Chinese state-sponsored hackers are waging a global cyber campaign against critical infrastructure, U.S. and international authorities warned today. […]
Tagged CISA, Cybersecurity, PRC
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Navy Leaders Urge Innovation, Training Amid Cyber Threats
U.S. Navy leaders are emphasizing the urgent need to shift cybersecurity approaches, embrace innovation, train the workforce, and drive cultural change as critical strategies to stay ahead of rapidly evolving technologies and emerging digital threats. […]
Tagged AI, Cybersecurity
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DISA Seeks Vendors for MSC Cybersecurity Work
The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is seeking insight from industry for cybersecurity operations, risk management, and compliance support for a potential Military Sealift Command (MSC) Cybersecurity Support Services (CSS) contract. […]