Here’s what senators learned about the ransomware threat The director of the Department of Homeland Security’s cybersecurity agency held a classified briefing with senators, who shared some thoughts. By: Andrew Eversden 17 hours ago
Can industry help Homeland Security develop its cyber workforce? DHS seeks input from industry on several project objectives for its forthcoming cybersecurity talent management system. By: Andrew Eversden 6 days ago
How Homeland Security plans to secure government websites DHS's cyber unit issued a draft directive to secure federal government websites. By: Andrew Eversden November 27
This Senate bill helps states with cybersecurity The bipartisan bill, if signed into law, would facilitate joint cybersecurity exercises between the federal government and state and local governments. By: Andrew Eversden November 26
Top official departing Homeland Security’s cyber unit The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is going to have to replace a top official in an election year. By: Andrew Eversden November 21
Information sharing is critical. So will DHS fund it in 2020? Three Senate Democrats are concerned that the Department of Homeland Security’s cyber unit won’t provide adequate funding to an information sharing program with less than one year until the 2020 presidential election. By: Andrew Eversden November 19
US officials say lead up to 2019 election was hack-free With one year to go until Election Day 2020, officials said the ability to tally votes has not been compromised. By: Andrew Eversden November 5
Feds have a serious 5G problem, officials warn The government needs a comprehensive plan to figure out where Chinese telecom products are deployed around the United States, among other issues. By: Andrew Eversden October 31
New contract will help communication during disasters A new $325 million contract was awarded to CSRA. By: Andrew Eversden October 25
Top civilian cybersecurity official exiting post Kevin McAleenan, acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, is leaving the role. By: Andrew Eversden October 13