Cybersecurity

Senators Request Cyber Safety Analysis of Chinese-Owned DJI Drones

A coalition of Senators spanning both sides of the aisle are requesting the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency conduct an investigation to evaluate any potential risks associated with drones manufactured by a China-based company with reported ties to the Chinese government. Identified as Shenzhen DJI […]

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New National Cyber Strategy Asks ‘More’ from Industry and Government

The federal government aims to fortify the country’s cybersecurity posture across critical infrastructures, outlining its chief policy objectives in the Biden administration’s first National Cybersecurity Strategy expected to be released Thursday.  Previewed in a press call Wednesday, senior administration officials discussed the White House’s goals to […]

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CISA Director Calls Out Industry Using Consumers as Cyber ‘Crash Test Dummies’

Technology companies need to take more responsibility for the safety and security of their products to better protect consumers from cyber threats, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Jen Easterly said during a speech at Carnegie Mellon University on Monday.  The remarks came after Easterly […]

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CISA Urges ‘Increased Vigilance’ for Cyber Threats on Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency on Thursday warned the United States and its European allies to remain on guard against cyber threats as Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine reaches its one-year anniversary. In an alert, CISA said it “urges increased vigilance” as Moscow’s war […]

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White House Committee Advocates Collaboration, Consensus in Cybersecurity Standards

Consistent cybersecurity standards and presidential action are two of the several recommendations released today by the White House’s National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee in a working draft document that looks to strengthen the U.S. communication industry’s cybersecurity posture in the face of increasing digital attacks. […]

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DOD IG: Officials Failed to Identify Security Risks When Authorizing Cloud Services

Department of Defense officials who authorized the use of commercial cloud services across components of the agency did not review all required documentation needed to determine potential security concerns, leaving DOD’s armed forces unaware of vulnerabilities and cybersecurity risks across their systems, according to an […]

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