Quarterly cyber briefings part of maturing Cyber Command
A provision in the NDAA seeks to update current law outlining specific items DoD must brief to Congress on a quarterly basis pertaining to cyber operations.
Is Congress dropping the ball on cybersecurity?
In an era of weaponized fake news, everyone has a role in cybersecurity.
CyberCon 2017: Beyond Cybersecurity [Gallery]
Get a feel for the day with photos from the third annual CyberCon, held Nov. 28, 2017, in Pentagon City, Virginia.
IoT is changing the meaning of ‘critical infrastructure’
The proliferation of internet of things devices tied into critical industries is changing the perspective on what constitutes critical infrastructure.
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What Cyber Command learned from ISIS operations
One of the lessons learned from the cyber efforts to combat ISIS is that targeting the cyber domain is similar to targeting in the physical domains.
By Mark Pomerleau
A digital migraine? How the Americas can step up cybersecurity strategies
Developing joint cyber policies for all the American nations is a major challenge, even without Chinese and Russian activities in the region.
By Aaron Mehta
4 traits government agencies are looking for in cyber workers
A panel of federal and industry representatives at CyberCon 2017 said they often value broad characteristics over specific skill sets in hiring cyber workers.
By Mike Gruss
Despite growing interest in cyber, nations have many competing priorities
Nations need to rectify competing national priorities with growing cyber interest and investment.
By Mark Pomerleau
3 ways Congress can help boost cybersecurity
While meaningful legislation may not be in the immediate future, at least one congressman believes there are ways to improve cybersecurity.
By Amber Corrin
How CYBERCOM’s efforts against ISIS have changed
U.S. Cyber Command is shifting its digital approach to the Islamic State group, using what one general calls the “totality of the U.S. government’s capabilities.”
By Aaron Mehta
New technology boosts productivity, but also threats, says DARPA expert
DARPA is operating with consideration of how each new technology could be used against the United States or everyday Americans.
By Jessie Bur
Should other nations be worried about Cyber Command’s latest status?
When President Trump elevated CYBERCOM to full combatant command status, it marked a final acknowledgement that cyber is a vital component of American war fighting.
By Aaron Mehta
Are we at cyberwar?
There's a lot of chatter about the threat of cyberwar. But do recent cyber breaches perpetuated by Russia and other adversaries mean the battle has already begun?
By Mark Pomerleau
US lawmaker presses for federal cyber inspector general
In the keynote at CyberCon 2017, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., spoke on his desire to appoint a federal inspector general for cybersecurity.
'Tis the season for CyberCon
It’s that time of year again. A time when people come together to catch up on the last 12 months and reconnect with friends and colleagues.
By Aaron Boyd
Securing the cockpit: How the military is tackling avionics cybersecurity
The cyberthreat to systems on individual platforms, particularly weapons as well as position, navigation and timing systems embedded in U.S. military aircraft, is garnering increased attention.
By Eric Tegler
Humans have capacity to shape future of cyberspace
As cyberspace is manmade, humans can shape the domain more so than the four other physical domains of warfare.
By Mark Pomerleau
Vanguard Awards honor innovators on front lines of public service
Presenting the winners of the inaugural Vanguard Awards.
By Federal Times staff
