CISA Publishes New Document to Protect Critical Infrastructure From Misinformation; Jen Easterly Quoted
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has published a new Insight advisory on protecting critical infrastructure from misinformation and other forms of influence operations. CISA said Friday its document titled “Preparing for and Mitigating Foreign Influence Operations Targeting Critical Infrastructure” advises critical infrastructure owners to train staff on cyber hygiene, seek out vulnerabilities and implement […]
CIA Deputy Director of Digital Innovation Jennifer Ewbank Named to 2022 Wash100 for Leading U.S. National Security Efforts; Driving CIA IT Modernization Initiatives
Jennifer Ewbank, deputy director of Digital Innovation for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), has been named a 2022 Wash100 Award recipient, the most renowned award in all of government contracting (GovCon), for her leadership and vision for the future of innovation in U.S. national security efforts as well as her push for cyber, AI and […]
CISA, FBI, NSA Warn of Russian State-Backed Actors Targeting Cleared Defense Contractors; Jen Easterly Quoted
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, National Security Agency and the FBI have released a joint advisory saying cleared defense contractors and subcontractors have been targeted by Russian state-backed cyberthreat actors over the past two years. Threat actors are targeting CDCs to gain access to export-controlled and unclassified proprietary data related to weapons development, scientific […]
John Sherman: CMMC 2.0 Could Help Raise ‘Waterline’ of Pentagon’s Cybersecurity
John Sherman, chief information officer at the Department of Defense and a 2022 Wash100 Award winner, said he wants to ramp up engagements with small and medium-sized businesses and clarify requirements under the second iteration of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program as part of efforts to elevate the “waterline” of DOD’s cybersecurity defenses, Breaking […]
US, French Military Leaders Discuss Cyber Collaboration in Georgia Meeting; Gen. Lloyd Austin Quoted
Cyber officials from U.S. and France's militaries recently met at the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence in Georgia to advance the two sides' partnership in cyberspace. The representatives discussed cyber interoperability and shared capacity between the two countries and shared concerns that both are facing in an effort to improve cyber agility and support […]
Gen. Paul Nakasone Says CYBERCOM, Academe Partnerships Help in Fighting Cyber Threats
Gen. Paul Nakasone, commander of U.S. Cyber Command and a 2022 Wash100 Award winner, stressed the importance of partnerships in the fight against evolving cyber threats during a recent CYBERCOM Academic Engagement Network welcome session. He told over 230 students, faculty and staff members that potential partners and collaborators are in a good position to […]
SAP NS2 CEO Mark Testoni Wins 7th Wash100 Award
Executive Mosaic has named Mark Testoni, CEO of SAP National Security Services, as an inductee into the 2022 edition of the Wash100 Award, the annual selection of leaders with staying power and influence in the government contracting community. His seventh Wash100 recognition in the award's nine-year history underscores his counter-cyberterrorism thought leadership. Testoni's full Wash100 […]
CISA Finances US Team for Upcoming International Cybersecurity Competition; Director Jen Easterly Quoted
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is sponsoring a team of cyber personnel that will represent the U.S. in the June International Cybersecurity Challenge in Greece. The first-ever U.S. Cyber Team is composed of 20 cybersecurity athletes picked from a capture-the-flag competition in May and evaluated during a three-month invitational combine in July, the cyber […]
OMB Unveils Federal Zero Trust Strategy; Clare Martorana Quoted
The Office of Management and Budget has introduced a strategy to advance the adoption of zero trust architecture within the federal government in accordance with a May 2021 executive order on cybersecurity. The federal zero trust strategy calls for agencies to shift from perimeter-based defenses to an approach that will enable them to quickly identify, […]
Executive Mosaic Announces National Cyber Director Chris Inglis’ 1st Wash100 Recognition
Executive Mosaic has presented John “Chris” Inglis, national cyber director for the Executive Office of the President, with a 2022 Wash100 Award in recognition of his efforts to drive cyber innovation and help federal agencies advance their cybersecurity standards and enhance their defenses against U.S. national security threats. This marks the first time Inglis was […]
Gen. Paul Nakasone Highlights Need for Deeper Cross-Sector Collaboration Against Cyberthreats
Gen. Paul Nakasone, head of U.S. Cyber Command and a five-time Wash100 Award recipient, said the U.S. government should further strengthen partnerships with companies and academia amid evolving cyberthreats and strategic challenges facing the country, Nextgov reported Wednesday. Nakasone, who also serves as director of the National Security Agency, said NSA is advancing efforts to […]
DHS Implements New Cyber Talent Management System; Alejandro Mayorkas Quoted
The Department of Homeland Security has rolled out a new system for hiring, developing and retaining federal cybersecurity professionals. DHS said Monday it aims to screen candidates based on competencies and speed up the recruitment process through the Cybersecurity Talent Management System (CMTS). The department plans to initially use CMTS in efforts to help the […]
Chris DeRusha: OMB to Narrow Scope of Information Security Reports
Chris DeRusha, the federal chief information security officer (CISO) and 2021 Wash100 Award, said agencies will follow a more specific scope of things to assess in their next annual information security reports to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The Federal Information Modernization Act tasks agencies to produce their own information security reports for […]
Anne Neuberger: International Counter-Ransomware Initiative Focused on Building Resilience, Diplomatic Partnership
The White House National Security Council facilitated a two-day virtual event for the International Counter-Ransomware Initiative that kicked off Oct. 13 and Anne Neuberger, deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technology and a two-time Wash100 Award winner, said the event addressed four elements of the fight against ransomware. “It focused on uniting law […]
DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas: TSA to Release ‘Security Directive’ to Railroad, Aviation Sectors
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will impose a new “security directive” for railroad and aviation industries in an effort to strengthen cybersecurity strategies, CNN reported Wednesday. The cybersecurity regulations slated to be released by the end of the year will require critical transport and higher-risk railroad companies to disclose […]