Cyber Command

FILE - This June 6, 2013, file photo shows the National Security Administration (NSA) campus in Fort Meade, Md., where the US Cyber Command is located. U.S. officials say the Trump administration, after months of delay, is finalizing plans to revamp the nation's military command for defensive and offensive cyber-operations. The plan would eventually split it from the intelligence-focused National Security Agency in hopes of intensifying America's ability to wage cyber war against the Islamic State group and other foes.(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Cyber Command nominee sets sights on powerful new budget authority

The nominee to lead Cyber Command says the new authorities will put CYBERCOM on par with the likes of U.S. Special Operations Command from a programming…

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Private sector must proactively accept White House’s invitations on cybersecurity

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Does the military need a separate service for cyber? Some lawmakers think so; DoD isn’t sure

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‘Timely versus accurate’ DoD struggles shed light on cyber incident reporting challenges

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Cyber advisors start to see ‘momentum’ within military services

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Pentagon looks to cement career paths for software acquisition experts

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House NDAA proposal would reform UCMJ to address sexual assaults in the military

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When ransomware attacks US infrastructure, it’s tricky to know when to return fire

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Congress’ newest subcommittee is focusing on cyber troops and JEDI

The first-ever chairman of the Cyber, Innovative Technologies and Information Systems Subcommittee, Rep. Jim Langevin (D-R.I.), said the panel will pursue…

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One of government’s leading cybersecurity experts weighs in on SolarWinds breach

In today’s Federal Newscast, National Institute of Standards and Technology Fellow Ron Ross has advice for officials knocked off their feet by the recent…

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Congress finishes up NDAA, Trump still threatening veto

The president says he wants to veto the bill over old protections for tech companies and renaming military bases.

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