The move beyond bombs and bullets
Raytheon's contract win to bring cyber and electronic warfare into the same wargames as missiles and other kinetic weapons is the latest sign that these emerging domains are going mainstream.
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5 steps for contractors to meet the FAR's cyber requirements
Cybersecurity requirements in the FAR mean that contractors must be adjusting processes and policies and it all starts with training employees and then following up. Here are five steps you must take.
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2017 to be critical year for cyber preparedness regulations
Cybersecurity initiatives from OMB, the SEC and other federal agencies are coming to bear this year and contractors need to be proactive about preparing.
What will cyber policy look like during Trump's first 100 days?
A former Pentagon official said the incoming administration must retain a focus on improving cybersecurity for critical infrastructure.
Successful cybersecurity takes an all-hands-on-deck effort
With cybersecurity talent in short supply, academia, industry and government must work together to cultivate a cybersecurity interest in today's youth.
Senator puts private-public info sharing at center of cyber debate
For cybersecurity policies to move forward and be effective the confidence in public-private info sharing needs to increase, U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin says.
Commission for Enhancing National Cybersecurity requests information on IT security
The Commission for Enhancing National Cybersecurity has issued a request for information on the improvement of IT security, according to FCW.
Survey suggests IT professionals too confident in cybersecurity capabilities
IT professionals may be overconfident in their abilities to quickly and efficiently detect a cyber attack in progress, according to results from a Tripwire survey.
DHS to issue guidance on cyber sharing
The Homeland Security Department plans to publish guidance for the private sector on how to better share cybersecurity information with the government.
Government, industry partnership crucial to national cybersecurity
Speaking at the Incident Response Forum on March 31, deputy treasury secretary Sarah Bloom Raskin lauded the Obama administration’s national cyber incident coordination policy.
FISMA report reveals agencies still have work to do
According to the Office of Management and Budget’s annual cybersecurity report card, federal agencies are still vulnerable to common cyberattacks, FCW reported.
House committee kills $3B IT modernization fund
The House Budget Committee rejected an amendment to provide $3 billion for a revolving IT modernization fund in a hearing to pass the fiscal year 2017 budget resolution.
DHS opens cyber division in Silicon Valley office
The Homeland Security Department has selected Sean McAfee, deputy director of the National Cybersecurity Assessment and Technical Services, to lead a new cyber operations division of its new Silicon Valley office.
Government leaders see partnership and culture as keys to reducing cyber risks
In the seventh of our series of Washington Technology Industry Days, a number of agency executives took on cybersecurity priorities, opportunities and procurement at their agencies, and emphasized the need to think differently about cyber.
Innovation achieved through teamwork and is crucial to future of security
With the federal marketplace so ripe with opportunities for emerging technologies such as mobility, big data and the cloud, you hear the word “innovation” a lot, but author and journalist Walter Isaacson warned that it is easy to lose sight of what it means to be innovative.
Mach37 Cyber Acclerator accepting applications for Spring 2016 cohort
The Mach37 Cyber Accelerator has opened up the application period for its Spring 2016 cohort.
Security biggest worry when managing remote IT
A recent survey conducted by i360 Gov and released by Riverbed Technology reveals that security is the biggest problem and highest expense when it comes to managing remote and branch office information technology.
Report: Plenty of awareness of cyber attacks but little done to prevent them
A recent report took a look at nation-state cyber attacks against corporations and agencies and found that almost half of respondents are not doing anything about trying to thwart future attacks.
Booz Allen, Splunk join forces to combat cybersecurity risks
Booz Allen Hamilton and Splunk are joining forces to deliver predictive security analytics and operationalize threat intelligence.
Federal IT managers paint bleak cybersecurity picture
Better identity management, improved password processes and security that is "context aware" are just a few of the keys to improving the government's cybersecurity posture, according to a new Dell survey of federal IT decision makers.
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