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Updates to the Critical Infrastructure Information Act are long overdue

The health of the U.S. economy and well-being of our citizens relies on secure critical infrastructure but the Critical Infrastructure Information Act of 2002 has not been updated since it was first introduced.

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Some members of the Interior Dept. will have an opportunity for remote work

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Don’t fear the cyber boogeyman. But take these 5 steps to get your cybersecurity house in order

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Here's how DHS's risk center responds to threats like ransomware

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Security of the electrical grid: Is the government really on top of this nagging risk?

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After year of 'blocking and tackling,' agencies enter 2022 with fresh cyber crisis

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DHS continues rolling out new cyber requirements to transportation sector

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Senators release cyber incident reporting bill, preview FISMA reforms

Colonial Pipeline storage tanks are seen in Woodbridge, N.J., Monday, May 10, 2021. Gasoline futures are ticking higher following a cyberextortion attempt on the Colonial Pipeline, a vital U.S. pipeline that carries fuel from the Gulf Coast to the Northeast. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)

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Biden administration eyes mandates under new effort to improve critical infrastructure cybersecurity

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Warner says ‘time is now’ for cyber incident reporting legislation

FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2020, file photo a U.S. Department of Homeland Security plaque is displayed a podium as international passengers arrive at Miami international Airport where they are screened by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Miami. The damned-if-you-pay-damned-if-you-don’t dilemma on ransomware payments has left U.S. officials fumbling about how to respond. While the Biden administration “strongly discourages” paying, it recognizes that failing to pay would be suicidal for some victims. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

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Federal cyber leaders to meet with president today to talk ransomware

Tanker trucks are parked near the entrance of Colonial Pipeline Company Wednesday, May 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. The operator of the nation’s largest fuel pipeline has confirmed it paid $4.4 million to a gang of hackers who broke into its computer systems. That's according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. Colonial Pipeline’s CEO Joseph Blount told the Journal that he authorized the payment after the ransomware attack because the company didn’t know the extent of the damage. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

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Colonial Pipeline hack raises questions about CISA’s role in cyber reporting, testing for critical infrastructure

Tanker trucks are parked near the entrance of Colonial Pipeline Company Wednesday, May 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. Several gas stations in the Southeast reported running out of fuel, primarily because of what analysts say is unwarranted panic-buying among drivers, as the shutdown of a major pipeline by hackers entered its fifth day. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

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It only takes one weak link to create unimaginable consequences on life in the U.S.

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Contracting community asks Congress for more tech funding — again

Colonial Pipeline storage tanks are seen in Woodbridge, N.J., Monday, May 10, 2021. Gasoline futures are ticking higher following a cyberextortion attempt on the Colonial Pipeline, a vital U.S. pipeline that carries fuel from the Gulf Coast to the Northeast. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)

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Cybersecurity executive order or fire drill?