Cybersecurity
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Starting sometime next year, companies that want to sell software to the government will need to sign new attestations – certifying that they have taken certain steps to make sure their software is secure. Earlier this month, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency released its latest draft of the form companies will need to submit. One of the biggest changes is the attestations will have to be signed by a company’s CEO. But there are several other updates, too. For more about them and get an industry perspective, Federal News Network Deputy Editor Jared Serbu talked with Leopold Wildenauer, the Senior Manager for Public Sector Policy at the Information Technology Industry Council.
November 30, 2023 -
Ramping up security for today and tomorrow – how to navigate the cyber landscape safely
November 28, 2023 -
A proactive system of action aligns with the principles of good cyber hygiene. It ensures that organizations are not merely responsive but anticipatory, staying one step ahead of cyber adversaries. The dynamics of cyberspace dictate that agility is the need of the hour, and a comprehensive system that enables swift responses to emerging threats embodies this agility.
November 27, 2023 -
The head of the IRS' cybersecurity operations says the Treasury agency is making progress on logging, multifactor authentication, and other aspects of "zero trust" security to help protect taxpayer data.
November 23, 2023 -
With nearly 50% of the government’s roughly two million civilian employees teleworking, the federal government continues to embrace digital transformation. And, just like organizations in the private sector, web browsers have emerged as essential tools…
November 22, 2023 -
Join us for a discussion with the Commerce Department's André Mendes and Apptio's Nick Roughan as we discuss cloud, CX and cybersecurity at the Commerce Department.
November 20, 2023 -
CISA has released a new secure software attestation form, and it will require the attention at the highest levels of a company.
November 17, 2023 -
The Office of Personnel Management faces a tight deadline to set up a new health insurance marketplace for Postal Service employees and retirees to enroll in new plans, starting next year.
November 17, 2023 -
It starts with federal agencies prioritizing observability strategies. Despite its growing popularity, observability is a fresh concept – one that can be difficult to define and see as a path to resilience without first understanding its foundation. The roots of observability can simply be traced down to a collection of logs, metrics and traces by which monitoring systems can more proactively mitigate potential threats.
November 17, 2023 -
"The worst thing would be if we suffered a serious cyber attack, and this position was vacant."
November 16, 2023 -
More often than not, legacy contracts and programs with existing providers and solutions are routinely extended. That may save time, but it also prevents the innovation and collaboration needed to address modern threats.
November 16, 2023 -
The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS), is one of the main tools the agency relies on for environmental regulations, containing information on human health effects that may result from exposure to various chemicals in the environment. A new report from the EPA's inspector general, said the agency needs to do a better job of who has access to it. For more on the report, the Federal Drive with Tom Temin's Executive Producer Eric White talked with Jeremy Sigel, the IG office's Supervisory Audit Manager in the Information Resources Management Directorate.
November 16, 2023 -
As awareness of ransomware attacks grows, more and more organizations will be taking steps to protect their data. It’s possible that attackers could shift their approach to more destructive tactics, employing tactics that nation-state hackers have previously used to cripple industrial control systems and equipment.
November 14, 2023 -
As zero trust increasingly becomes the norm, especially in fed, not only can we expect to see more resilience, but a greater ROI in cybersecurity overall. We just have to continue to make progress on our zero trust plans with speed and transparency at the forefront of our collective approach.
November 10, 2023 -
No one will argue that their agency’s attack surface has shrunk — not in a hybrid multicloud world with users accessing surfaces from anywhere all the time. Discover expert advice on how ASM can help agencies reduce their vulnerabilities dynamically.
November 09, 2023
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