Jen Easterly

CISA executive director to depart after three years

Brandon Wales is the second senior leader to depart CISA in recent months. He led many of CISA’s internal and external initiatives over the last three years.

Cybersecurity

Second senior cyber leader this week to exit federal service

People

CISA makes significant progress deploying EDR tools on agency systems

Federal Newscast

Biden’s new memo solidifies, expands CISA’s oversight roles

Cybersecurity

CISA mandates agencies close 2 cyber vulnerabilities immediately

Cybersecurity

CISA issues patch reminder after federal agency hacked via outdated software

Cybersecurity

Government shutdown would force CISA to furlough more than 80% of staff

Government Shutdown

DHS says agencies should adopt cyber incident reporting definition, common form

Cybersecurity

CIRCIA, CMMC inch closer with rulemaking marathons nearing crucial stage

Cybersecurity

CISA faces ‘significant concerns’ over losing chemical security staff during reauthorization stalemate

Cybersecurity

People plus technology: Building a resilient federal cyber workforce

Federal Insights

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Energy Department among ‘several’ federal agencies hit by MOVEit breach

Sources confirmed the Energy Department is treating it as “major incident,” with other agencies uncovering intrusions as well.

Cybersecurity

DHS’ cyber talent management system slowly gaining traction

CISA has hired about 80 people through the “cyber talent management system,” while FEMA is also about to start using CTMS.

Cybersecurity

DHS moves to address the promise, and the perils, of AI

Artificial Intelligence

CBP is already moving forward with an effort to embed AI algorithms in screening technology, while CISA’s director has raised concerns about the “weaponization” of tech.