Angus King

Angus King

Cyber Solarium leader pushes to ensure continuity in national cyber director job

“The worst thing would be if we suffered a serious cyber attack, and this position was vacant.”

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Getty Images/iStockphoto/anyaberkutsecurity clearance

‘This would be wild’: Officials lay out ambitious goals for federal employee vetting

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U.S. Navynavy, sailors, recruits, graduates

Military services seek to expand pool of potential recruits

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AP photo/Greg Nash/PoolAngus King

Cyber commission applauds recommendations in $1T infrastructure bill nearing finish line

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Amelia Brust/Federal News Network

Biden’s cyber nominees promise ‘coherence’ among agencies to prevent future breaches

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President Donald Trump signs the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Friday, Dec. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Lawmakers cautiously optimistic about creation of national cyber director

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defense budget

Defense cuts, cybersecurity and IoT: Five Senate NDAA amendments to know

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cybersecurity

Cyber commission inspired by ’50s nuclear deterrence, but looks to go further

The commission is looking at a strategy built around deterrence through punishment. If retaliation for cyber attacks are swift, decisive, consistent and…

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Mark Esper

Increased patrols, long lines at bases: What the Iran threat might mean for DoD workers

The United States is preparing for retaliation from Iran, but what does that mean for federal employees?

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AP/Alex BrandonDoD review, budget

Esper, Norquist vow to fill Pentagon’s empty leadership positions

With a Defense secretary confirmed and a deputy secretary in the wings, Pentagon officials said they’ll prioritize filling the rest of DoD’s vacant political positions.

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