Jim Langevin

President Joe Biden signs the cybersecurity executive order on May 12.

Agencies on the clock to fix long-standing cyber challenges

President Joe Biden mandated dozens of new steps to address long-standing cybersecurity challenges in a new executive order signed Wednesday.

Cybersecurity

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Warner says Senate committee working on bill to require mandatory reporting for cyber threats

Cybersecurity

FILE - This Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 file photo shows power lines in Houston. The Biden administration is taking steps to protect the country’s electric system from cyberattacks through a new 100-day initiative combining federal government agencies and private industry. The initiative was announced Tuesday by the Energy Department. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Two agencies launch 100-day effort to improve cyber protections for electrical infrastructure

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State Department cyber diplomacy bill seeks to fill ‘missing piece’ in interagency defense

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Inglis, Easterly tapped for cyber leadership roles at White House, CISA

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DHS launching 60-day cyber sprints ahead of upcoming executive order

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Opportunity to reskill federal workforce for AI jobs ‘underutilized,’ panel warns Congress

Cybersecurity

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Congress’ newest subcommittee is focusing on cyber troops and JEDI

Defense

Congress finishes up NDAA, Trump still threatening veto

Defense

Smart disabled coder sitting in wheelchair and using computers while working from home

Long-term telework seen as key to retaining feds with disabilities

Workforce

White House objects to Senate security clearance reforms

DoD Reporter's Notebook

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AI commission says DoD needs to embrace immigrants, bolster infrastructure to stay ahead

The Defense Department and government at large need to bolster their workforce around artificial intelligence and invest more heavily in the underlying…

Defense

Lawmakers cautiously optimistic about creation of national cyber director

Despite concerns from the White House, leaders of the House Armed Services Committee think they can create the new role.

Defense

NDAA would create National Cyber Director position in White House

DoD Reporter's Notebook

The bipartisan House provision, advocated by Rep. Jim Langevin, would also work with federal departments to develop a U.S. national cyber strategy.

Jim Langevin

Agencies on the clock to fix long-standing cyber challenges

Warner says Senate committee working on bill to require mandatory reporting for cyber threats

Two agencies launch 100-day effort to improve cyber protections for electrical infrastructure

State Department cyber diplomacy bill seeks to fill ‘missing piece’ in interagency defense

Inglis, Easterly tapped for cyber leadership roles at White House, CISA

DHS launching 60-day cyber sprints ahead of upcoming executive order

Opportunity to reskill federal workforce for AI jobs ‘underutilized,’ panel warns Congress

Congress’ newest subcommittee is focusing on cyber troops and JEDI

Congress finishes up NDAA, Trump still threatening veto

Long-term telework seen as key to retaining feds with disabilities

White House objects to Senate security clearance reforms

AI commission says DoD needs to embrace immigrants, bolster infrastructure to stay ahead

Lawmakers cautiously optimistic about creation of national cyber director

NDAA would create National Cyber Director position in White House

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