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Cybersecurity

Groups urge Trump to reinforce National Cyber Director role

The role of the White House national cyber director has emerged as a key issue for former cyber officials as the Trump administration prepares to take over.

Defense

Insight into the weird situation of the hospitalized Defense Secretary

Hiring/Retention

OPM creates portals on USA Jobs targeting professionals in STEM, national security

Cybersecurity

Biden cyber strategy ‘fundamentally re-imagines’ responsibility for security risks

Cybersecurity

After the Huawei and ZTE bans, what's next for China trade policy

Cybersecurity

Agency data leaders see strong tie into federal zero trust security push

Hiring/Retention

Lawmakers press White House for details on efforts to boost diversity across national security workforce

FILE - In this Aug. 14, 2015, file photo, a U.S. flag flies at the U.S. embassy in Havana, Cuba. The United States is renewing calls for the Cuban government to determine the source of “attacks” on U.S. diplomats in Cuba that have affected some two dozen people. At a senior-level meeting with Cuban officials in Washington on June 14, 2018, the State Department said it had again raised the issue, which has prompted a significant reduction in staffing at the U.S. Embassy in Havana.(AP Photo/Desmond Boylan, File)

Federal Newscast

White House appoints leader of its response to mysterious 'Havana Syndrome'

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Cybersecurity

A former cyber diplomat says the government needs to refresh its thinking about response to foreign attacks

FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2020, file photo a U.S. Department of Homeland Security plaque is displayed a podium as international passengers arrive at Miami international Airport where they are screened by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Miami. The damned-if-you-pay-damned-if-you-don’t dilemma on ransomware payments has left U.S. officials fumbling about how to respond. While the Biden administration “strongly discourages” paying, it recognizes that failing to pay would be suicidal for some victims. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Cybersecurity

CISA sees zero trust adoption coming into focus under cyber executive order

Drill Sergeant of the Year and Platoon Sergeant of the Year Competition

Federal Newscast

Were you hazed while serving in the military? GAO may want to hear from you

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Reporter's Notebook

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

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Hiring/Retention

Steadying the foreign policy ship after a change in administration

FILE - In this Dec. 12, 2016, file photo illustration, a person types on a laptop in Florida. Riviera Beach, Fla., agreed to pay $600,000 in ransom to hackers who took over its computer system, the latest in thousands of attacks worldwide aimed at extorting money from governments and businesses. Spokeswoman Rose Anne Brown said Wednesday, June 19, 2019, that the city of 35,000 residents has been working with outside security consultants, who recommended the ransom be paid. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Technology

How the National Security Council could better deal with technology-based threats

Joe Biden

Federal Newscast

President Biden looking to attract more people from STEM fields into the national security workforce

DoD Reporter's Notebook

NDAA would create National Cyber Director position in White House

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Technology

CIOs, CISO navigate management, culture barriers to telework amid coronavirus

Eric Boe

Federal Newscast

Nearly grounded a decade, NASA to resume manned spacecraft

Jackie Speier, Jim Langevin

Defense

Top House Armed Services Democrat wants oversight of new DoD cyber strategy

GSA

Federal Newscast

GSA moving forward with automated contract oversight process

John Bolton

Federal Newscast

Senators hope to save cybersecurity coordinator position

Air Force pilot

Federal Newscast

Air Force plans to welcome back retired pilots to fill manpower shortages

Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., speaks during a news conference about an immigration bill on Capitol Hill, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Federal Newscast

GOP senators hope to avoid government shutdown