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Senate's latest Russia report backs new rules for cyber vendors

Federal investigators may need new authorities to probe cybersecurity breaches in sensitive non-governmental networks, according to the declassified version of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence's report on foreign interference in the 2016 election. 08/18/2020
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U.S. imposes new restrictions on Huawei, semiconductor industry

The Department of Commerce is tightening rules targeting the Chinese telecom's supply chain around computer processing chips and restricting sales of chips made with U.S. technology. 08/17/2020
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FBI, NSA reveal undisclosed Russian hacking tool

The GRU malware targets Linux operating systems and is used to conduct cyber espionage on behalf. 08/13/2020
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Lag continues for federal voting system standards

The election community wants the EAC to speed up its process for approving new voting system standards. Public comments on draft requirements show there are still numerous unresolved conflicts to hash out. 08/13/2020
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Achieving gains in government IT performance with DevSecOps

Defense agencies in particular are embracing the idea of blending development, security and operations from day one. 08/12/2020
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Huawei ban looms for contractors

Federal contractors are still facing uncertainty about new rules to get rid of Chinese-made gear. 08/12/2020
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Scammers spoof SBA to get disaster loan dollars

The campaign was still active in early August, the latest evidence that the economic assistance tied to COVID-19 remains an attractive target for cyber criminals. 08/10/2020
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4 ways to prepare for Cybersecurity Maturity Model certification

While this compliance may seem challenging, your company can be ready. 08/07/2020
Elections

'Unprecedented' challenges to safe, secure 2020 vote

Our election infrastructure is bending under the stress of multiple crises. Administrators say they are doing all they can to ensure it doesn't break. 08/05/2020
Cybersecurity

Lawmakers seek red team testing of vulnerable grid networks

Senators want to craft authorities for federal agencies and private power infrastructure providers to allow more cybersecurity testing of energy grid network security. 08/05/2020
Cybersecurity

NSA wants NatSec users to mask location data

The spy agency is advising users of Defense Department and National Security Systems to take steps to mask their location data on mobile devices and computers. 08/04/2020
Workforce

CISA chief wants younger, more experienced hackers in federal government

Professional experience and credentials don't have the same importance in cybersecurity, where teenagers can hack governments and multi-billion-dollar corporations. 08/03/2020
Cybersecurity

CISA updates internet connection policies

Many of the changes to the core Trusted Internet Connection policies were in response to public feedback seeking new tech and additional architectural and security concepts. 08/03/2020
Cybersecurity

Solarium commissioners focus on cyber director, better attribution

Negotiations between the House and Senate on a $740 billion defense authorization bill will determine which recommendations from the Cyberspace Solarium Commission make it into law. 07/31/2020
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NSA and CISA push guidance for BootHole fix

Federal agencies are moving to put out custom guidance for dealing with a widespread bootloader bug that can be complicated to patch due to software and firmware interdependencies. 07/31/2020

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How a telework bill can boost security, modernization

The bipartisan Pandemic Federal Telework Act would make technology and security an integral part of telework planning and data reporting. 10/16/2020
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