Chris Krebs

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DHS set to launch its ‘most significant hiring initiative’ as part of cyber workforce sprint

The Department of Homeland Security is building momentum on its plans to get ahead of an escalating ransomware threat, and getting started on 60-day sprint…

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Rep. John Katko (R-N.Y.)

Katko calls for $5B CISA budget to reflect its ‘quarterback’ status

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Lawmakers concerned CISA lacks ‘centralized visibility’ to hunt agency cyber threats

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(AP Photo/Susan Walsh)FILE - In this June 5, 2015, file photo, the Homeland Security Department headquarters in northwest Washington. The Department of Homeland Security and FBI warned states earlier this year that Russia could look to interfere in the 2020 U.S. elections by covertly advising political candidates and campaigns. That's according to a law enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press.  (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

CISA’s Ware resigns; is Director Krebs next out the door?

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CISA putting skills over experience as it rethinks cyber hiring approach

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CISA gives agencies a day to remedy Windows DNS server vulnerability

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DHS reminds agencies how to secure networks during the telework age

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Josh Hawley

Senator wants to give FTC more firepower to take on big tech

In today’s Federal Newscast, Senator Josh Hawley unveils a plan to give the Federal Trade Commission more authority to help regulate companies like Facebook…

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Information sharing anchors CISA crisis response strategy

CISA thinks of itself as the nation’s risk advisor. To that end, Director Chris Krebs shared five areas of focus for the next few years, and six tips for…

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CISA demands ’emergency action’ from agencies on Windows vulnerability patch

CISA’s emergency directive gives agencies mere days to assess the scope of the vulnerability to its systems, and 10 days to patch or remedy all its affected endpoints.

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