National Cyber Director

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Incoming WH official ‘very bullish’ on strengthening federal cyber workforce

Daniel Ragsdale is joining the White House to help put the new cyber workforce and education strategy into action.

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White House puts national cyber strategy into practice with implementation plan

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Congress moves to reauthorize CISA’s cyber defense program

Cybersecurity

Better data, training, hiring processes are key to cyber workforce strategy, groups say

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One potential job for the national cyber director? Fix the cyber workforce problem

Hiring/Retention

White House reviewing agency zero trust cybersecurity plans

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Federal efforts on critical infrastructure cybersecurity come under White House review

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FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2015 file photo, the Homeland Security Department headquarters in northwest Washington. President Joe Biden has selected two former senior National Security Agency officials for key cyber roles in his administration. Chris Inglis, a former NSA deputy director, is being nominated as the government's first national cyber director. Jen Easterly, a former deputy for counterterrorism at the NSA, has been tapped to run the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency at the Department of Homeland Security. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

White House 2023 budget request prioritizes more staff for CISA, funding for zero trust security measures

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Karen Evans and Daniel Chenok, National Academy of Public Administration, NAPA

DHS asked for advice on the cyber workforce, and it certainly got some

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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

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After turbulent cyber year, agencies enter 2022 with fresh security crisis on hand

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The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is a time-honored tradition of more than 50 years. Once decorated, the tree will be lit from nightfall until 11:00 p.m. each evening through January 1, 2022.

Five (or so) things government’s gotta do next year

A few of the nagging challenges agencies really need to get squared away in 2022.

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Data Protection and Cyber Security on Internet Server Network with Secure Access to Protect Privacy against Attacks. Illustration with Electronic Circuit Board Connections and Cybersecurity Icons.

GAO: Critical infrastructure threats require a national cyber strategy

Why is the Government Accountability Office testifying on the need for a national cyber strategy aimed at protecting critical infrastructure?

Cybersecurity

Agencies entering ‘execution’ phase of Biden’s cyber executive order

Agencies have seen a deluge of new guidance and standards, but a top White House cyber official says it’s time to execute on the EO’s goals.

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