National Security Council

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

For some perspective, Federal Drive with Tom Temin spoke with Chris Painter, the former State Department cyber diplomat, now president of the Global Forum…

Cybersecurity

(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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)

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

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Steadying the foreign policy ship after a change in administration

Hiring/Retention

(AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

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)

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

Technology

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Federal Newscast

NDAA would create National Cyber Director position in White House

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

Defense

GSA moving forward with automated contract oversight process

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Federal Newscast

Senators hope to save cybersecurity coordinator position

In today’s Federal Newscast, 18 Democratic senators asked National Security Adviser John Bolton to reconsider his decision to absorb the White House cybersecurity…

Federal Newscast

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

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The Air Force said it will encourage applications for re-instatement from retired pilots in a move to ease its growing manpower shortage.

National Security Council

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

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

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

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

Steadying the foreign policy ship after a change in administration

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

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

NDAA would create National Cyber Director position in White House

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

Nearly grounded a decade, NASA to resume manned spacecraft

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

GSA moving forward with automated contract oversight process

Senators hope to save cybersecurity coordinator position

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

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