One of this year’s biggest positive cybersecurity events comes from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). For the first time since 2017, NIST is updating its digital identity…
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Who Will Be the Next National Cyber Director?
After Congress approved his nomination in 2021, Chris Inglis served as the first-ever National Cyber Director for the White House. Now, he plans to retire. So who’s next? As of…
How Much is the U.S. Investing in Cyber (And is it Enough)?
It’s no secret that cyberattacks in the U.S. are increasing in frequency and sophistication. Since cyber crime impacts millions of businesses and individuals, many look to the government to see…
What the New Federal Cybersecurity Act Means for Businesses
On December 21, 2022, President Biden signed the Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act. The risk of quantum-powered password decryption is increasing exponentially. The new legislation is designed to help federal…
What to Know About the Pentagon’s New Push for Zero Trust
The Pentagon is taking cybersecurity to the next level — and they’re helping organizations of all kinds do the same. Here’s how the U.S. Department of Defense is implementing zero…
California v. Congress: Data Protection Law Showdown
When it comes to data protection laws, the United States has long lagged behind Europe, whose General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect in 2018 as the gold standard…
How Can the White House’s New IoT Labels Improve Security?
The White House’s National Security Council (NSC) is working on an ambitious project to improve consumer Internet of Things (IoT) security through industry-standard labeling. If successful, the labeling system will…
Inside the Second White House Ransomware Summit
Ransomware is a growing, international threat. It’s also an insidious one. The state of the art in ransomware is simple but effective. Well-organized criminal gangs hiding in safe-haven countries breach…
Overcoming Distrust in Information Sharing: What More is There to Do?
As cyber threats increase in frequency and intensity worldwide, it has never been more crucial for governments and private organizations to work together to identify, analyze and combat attacks. Yet…
How the US Government is Fighting Back Against Ransomware
As ransomware-related payments surged toward $600 million in the first half of 2021, the U.S. government knew it needed to do more to fight back against cyber criminals. For many…