Senate field hearing addresses cyber workforce shortage

A Senate field hearing addressed the issues of the public sector cyber workforce, and the message was that America needs to invest more scholarship money into STEM and cyber programs.

OMB planning cyber guidance for contractors

The Office of Management and Budget is planning guidelines meant to boost contractor cybersecurity in the wake of the data breaches, FCW is reporting.

What 5 trends are driving a new digital economy?

Accenture has identified five emerging trends that reflect the impact that technologies such as social, mobile, analytics and cloud are having on digital businesses and governments.

Frank Kendall: U.S. tech superiority under siege

Technological superiority is not assured, according to undersecretary of defense Frank Kendall, and the United States will lose its lead over other countries if it does not fix its numerous problems, including acquisition.

Cyber accelerator launches search for start-ups

The Mach37 Cyber Accelerator has opened up its applications period for its fall 2015 cohort beginning Sept. 8, 2015.

Opinion

Five cybersecurity hotspots in a reorganized DISA

Now that DISA has been reorganized, contractors are uncertain where to find cybersecurity opportunities. Here's a guide to five critical cybersecurtity organizations inside the new DISA.

Report points to increase in 2014 cyber attacks; what should you do?

The problem with cybersecurity is that when organizations are finally ready for an attack, the threat has likely already evolved and defenses are no longer what they need to be to prevent an attack, according to a recent annual report produced by Symantec.

NSA looks to continue cybersecurity partnership with private sector

National Security Agency Director Adm. Michael Rogers called for closer and more rapid collaboration with the private sector in investigating cyber intrusions.

VA targets more info security funding

The Veterans Affairs Department has requested an additional 16 percent of funding toward information security, FCW reports.

Lockheed report: Most ill-prepared for cyberattacks

A recent report by Lockheed Martin and Ponemon Institute shows that organizations are largely not prepared to deal with cyber attacks, but there are steps you can take to change that.

Recent cyber attack causes Obama to propose new regulations

In the wake of an apparent attack on the U.S. Central Command by hackers claiming alliance with ISIS, President Obama has been laying out legislative proposals and executive actions related to cybersecurity, FCW reports.

Major cyberattacks could hit critical infrastructure networks by 2025

Cyberattacks have grown more dangerous over time, and a major cyberattack will likely hit a U.S. critical infrastructure network before 2025, according to the leader of the NSA.

Cyber challenges of tomorrow require cooperation now

The cyber challenges the United States faces today are not necessarily the challenges the country will face tomorrow, and a former FBI director and DHS secretary are urging cooperation between government and industry to address tomorrow's challenges today.

Cyber acquisition vexes industry, government

Emerging technologies that help increase cybersecurity for the United States are hard to buy since these technologies change so quickly, says the head of the U.S. Army Cyber Command.

Today, naked celebs. Tomorrow, contractors?

In light of the recent naked celebrity hacks, IntelliDyne CEO Tony Crescenzo asks: Are government contractors really as safe as we think we are from cyber attacks like these?

DHS plans for improved Enterprise Operations Center

Newly released request for information describes plan to consolidate the current enterprise operations center and network operations center into a next generation EOC that will coordinate operations across the department.

Leading general talks key investments to maintain 'iron fist'

Leadership development, ownership of assets and tech investments are key to maintaining the Army as the “iron fist of national defense,” TRADOC commander Gen. David G. Perkins, says.

Opinion

5 reasons cyber ed should be core to all you do

Everyone agrees that cybersecurity is central to any organization's operations, but don't forget the critical role education needs play in creating a strong cyber posture.

Accused Deltek hacker arrested

An arrest has been made in the cyberattack on Deltek's GovWin IQ network that compromised login and password information of 80,000 people.

Lockheed cyber group continues growth

Lockheed Martin adds CyberPoint International to its growing Cyber Security Alliance.