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Election officials seek changes to federal rule on cyberattack reports
The proposed rule says state and local election offices must report suspected breaches within 72 hours.
By Christina A. Cassidy
Duke LeDuc joins cutest canine Dina in TSA’s annual calendar
Duke is named after an employee who died on 9/11 while working at the World Trade Center towers in New York City.
Social Security agency turnover may undermine hiring plans, union says
According to an exit survey data obtained by Federal Times, nearly 24% of new hires are already looking to leave the agency.
US military says national security depends on ‘forever chemicals’
Defense Department officials say a blanket ban on PFAS chemicals would threaten military readiness.
By Patricia Kime, KFF Health News
Mayorkas warns of dangers if US loses tools to block terrorist drones
Countering WMD office has about 240 federal employees and over 400 contract staff, and a budget last fiscal year of roughly $450 million.
House GOP looks to pass two-step package to avoid government shutdown
Measure would extend government funding for some agencies and programs until Jan. 19 and continuing funding for others until Feb. 2.
By Kevin Freking
State Dept. approves $2.5B sale of Abrams tanks to Romania
Romania gets one step closer to being the second European country to buy Abrams tanks from the US in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
By Jen Judson
Opinion
Following the roadmap to open-source software security
It’s up to oversight bodies such as CISA, government leaders and industry partners to set baseline expectations for OSS use and ensure security.
By Joel Krooswyk
White House pick for US cyber director spotlights hiring outside STEM
It’s also been a priority of the Office of Personnel Management to reform the way agencies look for and place cyber job candidates.
Senate bill would equalize cost-of-living boosts for fed retirees
The Senate is building on a push in the House to ensure federal retirees get equal COLAs on their benefits.
Opinion
CISA cybersecurity plan offers possibility of real results
These objectives commit CISA to partnering with the private sector to protect America’s critical infrastructure, the author argues.
By Col. (ret.) Stephen P. Corcoran