Cybersecurity

Cyber champion Robert Metzger dies after cancer battle

The defense industry is mourning the loss of a legal expert, widely known as the "Godfather of CMMC," whose work on supply chain security helped shape national standards.

DOD’s Katie Arrington shows no mercy to CMMC complainers

The Pentagon's acting IT leader warns contractors about compliance with the new cybersecurity standard and unveils plans to overhaul "archaic" software authorization and risk management framework processes.

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Phishing campaign seeks to siphon Ukraine war intelligence from defense contractors

Nearly 880 spoofed domains of worldwide IT, defense and aerospace firms were identified between December and March, DomainTools Investigations says.

GSA launches FedRAMP revamp

One major goal of the changes is to speed up the timeframe for agencies to get access to the latest technology quickly, “not months or years down the road,” the agency’s acting administrator said.

FedRAMP to announce major overhaul next week

The initiative would seek to automate much of the cloud security program’s approval workflow and shift more control to the private sector.

Hegseth orders suspension of cyber, information operations planning against Russia

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Sunday that new U.S. foreign policy configurations “largely coincides with our vision.”

IBM contract for overseas cyber assistance canned amid USAID shutdown

The foreign aid agency — a prime target of President Donald Trump’s agenda to eliminate perceived government waste — declared cybersecurity an economic development issue in 2021.

COMMENTARY: Where's the cyber EO among all the Trump executive orders?

While the White House pushes for government efficiency, federal agencies and contractors await critical cybersecurity guidance.

COMMENTARY: How cybersecurity is the price of entry in federal IT

Kirk Fisher of DLT Solutions writes risk mitigation isn’t just a laudable goal, it’s the price of entry when competing for procurement dollars.

Industry execs push for mission-focused cyber strategies, not just compliance

Cybersecurity investments should focus on operational efficiency and threat prevention, as a group of participants put it during an industry roundtable.

Booz Allen's venture arm invests in deepfake prevention company

Booz Allen Ventures is one of several investors in Reality Defender, which uses artificial intelligence tools to spot deepfakes and other synthetic media.

Will cyber suffer under Trump’s goal to slash federal budgets?

Donald Trump’s intent to cut agency budgets has sparked concerns over adequate cybersecurity funding for government networks. Some believe these fears may be overstated.

DOJ's strong message to contractors: plug all cybersecurity holes

A string of False Claims Act settlements should put contractors on notice for how the Justice Department is active and open to whistleblower complaints, writes attorney Gordon Schnell.

How automation can help address the cybersecurity talent shortage

Organizations that automate cybersecurity functions can address the need for more cyber professionals and better use existing talent to increase effectiveness and employee satisfaction, writes Tom Conway, director of federal systems integrators at Armis.

Accenture books $90M CISA mission support award

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency wants more data analytics and vulnerability management solutions.

How the Secure by Design initiative can change cybersecurity strategies

GitLab's federal technology chief Joel Krooswyk explains the role of DevSecOps, software bills of materials and artificial intelligence in driving greater transparency and efficiency in government software development.

White House seeks public insight to harmonize ‘inconsistent’ cyber regulations

The Biden administration wants to use public feedback to shape baseline cybersecurity regulations that function across industries and sectors.