FISMA

FISMA: Why it’s no longer just a checkbox for federal enterprise cybersecurity compliance

Water and wastewater facilities are easy targets for state-sponsored cyberattacks, presenting an unacceptable risk to the American public.

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Some new thinking on the crucial question of cloud computing security

Cloud Computing

FNN

FedRAMP, OMB, JAB, Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP)

FedRAMP: Moving beyond basic first aid to surgical interventions

Commentary

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DeRusha says new 2023 cyber metrics reflect agility needed in today’s environment

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White House sets new deadline for agencies to use CISA monitoring tools

Cybersecurity

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Cyber grades bring down agencies’ scores in FITARA 14

Congress

White House reviewing agency zero trust cybersecurity plans

Cybersecurity

Spurred on by Russia, Senate bill carries slew of cyber requirements for agencies, industry

Cybersecurity

Director Avril Haines of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) speaks during a House Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, April 15, 2021. (Al Drago/Pool via AP)

Is the government classifying too much information?

Federal Newscast

Congress wants to overhaul FISMA. Agencies are already measuring security differently

Cybersecurity

Digital padlock securing data with connections on dark blue technology background. Digital safety concept. 3d render.

Why no one has gotten to the bottom of the Log4j cybersecurity hole

Cybersecurity

The Capitol is seen as members of the House of Representatives vote on a short-term lift of the nation's debt limit and ensure the federal government can continue fully paying its bills into December, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Lawmakers see ‘real opportunity’ to modernize federal cyber playbook

Lawmakers see an opening this year to reform the Federal Information Security Modernization Act, with major updates including the assignment of clear roles…

Cybersecurity

Nancy Pelosi, Pete Aguilar, Bennie Thompson

CISA cyber incident reporting requirements trip on defense bill finish line

Cyber incident reporting requirements for critical infrastructure companies and other federal cybersecurity provisions were left out of this year’s NDAA.

Cybersecurity

FILE - In this April 5, 2009 file photo, the Department of Health and Human Services building is seen in Washington. A government audit finds that more than 1 in 4 cases of possible sexual and physical abuse against nursing home patients apparently went unreported to police. The Health and Human Services inspector general's office faults Medicare for failing to enforce a federal law that requires nursing homes to immediately notify police. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Data management emerges as a top performance challenge for Health and Human Services

Agency Oversight

HHS’ inspector general found the department faces significant challenges when it comes to data, managing it and using it. With details, the senior counselor to the OIG, Andrew VanLandingham, joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin.