Chris Inglis

Federal efforts on critical infrastructure cybersecurity come under White House review

Amid concerns about Russian cyber attacks, a new White House office is reviewing federal efforts to secure U.S. critical infrastructure.

Cybersecurity

In this Monday, July 18, 2016, An Indonesian health official prepares a vaccine injection during a revaccination program for children who were earlier given fake vaccines, at a community health center in Jakarta, Indonesia. Vials of counterfeit vaccines filled with saline solution and antibiotics have been discovered at 37 hospitals and clinics in nine cities, according to the Food and Drug Agency. So far, 23 people have been arrested, including three doctors. The number of affected children is still being investigated. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim)

Another court rules in favor of Navy sailors who refuse COVID-19 vaccine

Federal Newscast

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FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2015 file photo, the Homeland Security Department headquarters in northwest Washington. President Joe Biden has selected two former senior National Security Agency officials for key cyber roles in his administration. Chris Inglis, a former NSA deputy director, is being nominated as the government's first national cyber director. Jen Easterly, a former deputy for counterterrorism at the NSA, has been tapped to run the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency at the Department of Homeland Security. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

White House 2023 budget request prioritizes more staff for CISA, funding for zero trust security measures

Cybersecurity

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DHS asked for advice on the cyber workforce, and it certainly got some

Cybersecurity

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Officials say Log4j response proves out promise of new public-private partnership

Cybersecurity

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Hacker typing on the illuminated keyboard by night. Internet safety concept.

Data will be key to building national cyber workforce strategy, officials say

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After turbulent cyber year, agencies enter 2022 with fresh security crisis on hand

Cybersecurity

CISA advisory committee could “reframe” approach to network security

Cybersecurity

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is a time-honored tradition of more than 50 years. Once decorated, the tree will be lit from nightfall until 11:00 p.m. each evening through January 1, 2022.

Five (or so) things government’s gotta do next year

Federal Report

File - In this May 11, 2021 file photo, a Colonial Pipeline station is seen in Smyrna, Ga., near Atlanta. The Department of Homeland Security has announced new requirements for U.S. pipeline operators to bolster cybersecurity following a May ransomware attack that disrupted gas delivery across the East Coast.(AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

TSA makes changes to new cyber requirements after industry feedback

Cybersecurity

Agencies entering ‘execution’ phase of Biden’s cyber executive order

Cybersecurity

FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2021, file photo provided by the Department of Defense, Hickam 15th Medical Group hosts the first COVID-19 mass vaccination on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Military service members must immediately begin to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a memo Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, ordering service leaders to “impose ambitious timelines for implementation.” (U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr./Department of Defense via AP)

Just how many vaccine exemptions has the military given out?

In today’s Federal Newscast, we get a look at just how many COVID-19 vaccine exemptions the military is allowing.

Federal Newscast

Mayorkas outlines whole-of-DHS response behind latest cyber sprint

The Department of Homeland Security is putting the collective force of its component agencies behind its latest 60-day cyber sprint focused on transportation…

Cybersecurity

Biden cybersecurity leaders back incident reporting legislation as ‘absolutely critical’

Cybersecurity

Senior officials supported fines for companies that don’t comply with proposed cyber reporting regulations.