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National security requires securing modern AI workloads

Solutions of choice need to address runtime-relevant exposure, reduce CVE counts, and allow authorizing officials to distinguish noise from mission impact.

CISA issues guidance for agencies to improve cybersecurity data logging

CISA said agencies will be able to achieve priority logging capabilities that support continuous event monitoring, threat hunting, incident response and more.

A surprising source is helping uncover compromised government websites

"Attackers are well aware of the demand for that and are going to use it to try to get eyeballs onto their sites," said Greg Pollock.

NRO looks to illuminate supply chain risks

The secretive satellite agency’s work with prime contractors to address supply chain issues could inform broader federal efforts to address supplier risks.

Stop acting. Start owning.

Bill James, a former deputy assistant secretary for DevOps at the VA, calls on agency leadership to appoint a permanent CISO and address cyber risks.

What happens when AI shrinks the window cyber defenders have to react?

"knowing that that these things are happening within minutes... and at a larger, greater capacity, we don't really have a choice," said Glen Deskin.

CMMC review: DoD’s inconsistent CUI marking continues to plague program

Most organizations agree a key problem for the CMMC program is the Defense Department's inability to properly identify and mark CUI.

AI-assisted tool helped secure satellite communication system after 2022 Russian hacking

White House looks to revamp cyber supply chain security data calls

The federal CIO's office is reviewing governmentwide cyber supply chain security standards, as it looks to root risks related to foreign adversaries.

Navy keeps Tanner as permanent chief information officer

Tanner will manage the Navy and Marine Corps’ information technology portfolio of more than $12 billion.