Greg Touhill

• NIST’s final version of agency cybersecurity guidance builds trust, encourages IoT conversation

  The National Institute of Standards and Technology released its final version of Special Publication 800-160. Federal cyber officials say they want the guide to not only strengthen cyber defenses, but start a national dialogue about the growing Internet of Things.

  Technology

  November 15, 2016
• OMB cyber exec heading to private sector

  Trevor Rudolph is leaving the White House after spending the last four-plus years as the chief of OMB’s Cyber and National Security Unit. IT executives at the GPO and SEC also are on the move.

  Reporter's Notebook

  November 07, 2016
• Dan Waddell: Here’s a list of priorities for new federal CISO

  The Obama administration appointed a permanent chief information security officer, underscoring the importance of cybersecurity. Federal Drive with Tom Temin asked Dan Waddell, ISC Squared's North American managing director, about a detailed list of suggested priorities for the federal CISO Greg Touhill the non-profit put together.

  Federal Drive

  October 24, 2016
• Getting employees to not just update their passwords, but care about cybersecurity

  Cybersecurity fatigue and governance are two fields researchers are looking into to learn how to improve cybersecurity in the government.

  Federal Insights

  October 18, 2016
• OMB launching Cyber.gov for best practices repository

  The website will launch in a few weeks and it will be a place where agencies can find cybersecurity best practices. The site is part of a multi-pronged approach to closing gaps in federal cybersecurity. Educating and training the government cyber workforce is another priority of the new federal chief information security officer.

  Cybersecurity

  October 11, 2016
• New cyber post goes to old guy

  Silicon Valley may offer a siren call for gray feds, but by some accounts it's a hotbed of ageism.

  Commentary

  September 12, 2016
• White House names first federal chief information security officer

  Brigadier General (retired) Greg Touhill will move from DHS to the Office of Management and Budget to the be the first federal CISO while Grant Schneider has been named acting deputy CISO.

  People

  September 08, 2016
• Greg Touhill: Some companies eligible for free DHS security check

  If you're a company operating a piece of critical infrastructure, you can get a no-charge assessment of your cybersecurity and your security practices courtesy of the Homeland Security Department. Federal Drive with Tom Temin talked to Greg Touhill, deputy assistant secretary for cybersecurity and communications at DHS, about the latest developments in the National Cybersecurity Assessment and Technical Services program.

  Federal Drive

  April 04, 2016