In this op-ed, cybersecurity expert Dave Kennedy argues that the U.S. must pivot to offensive cyber operations in 2025.| CyberScoop
Brett Leatherman told CyberScoop in an interview that while the group still poses a threat, the bureau is focused on resilience and victim support, and going on offense could be in the future.| CyberScoop
President Donald Trump’s pick to lead CISA told senators Thursday that he would prioritize evicting China from the U.S. supply chain.| CyberScoop
The bipartisan legislation would codify the agency’s position as the one in charge of coordinating responses to incidents like the breach on U.S. telecoms.| CyberScoop
It’s a “pivotal” moment for Sean Cairncross, fresh off his Senate confirmation in a changing federal cyber landscape.| CyberScoop
Federal analysts are still sizing up what the Chinese hackers known as Volt Typhoon might have intended by setting up shop there, a CISA official said Thursday.| CyberScoop
The Oregon Democrat has vowed to place a hold on the nomination to lead the agency until CISA releases the report.| CyberScoop
Dave Kennedy is the founder of TrustedSec and Binary Defense.| CyberScoop
Democrats have critiqued the bill for not protecting funds for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.| CyberScoop
Matt Bracken is the managing editor of FedScoop and CyberScoop, overseeing coverage of federal government technology policy and cybersecurity. Before joining Scoop News Group in 2023, Matt was a senior editor at Morning Consult, leading data-driven coverage of tech, finance, health and energy. He previously worked in various editorial roles at The Baltimore Sun and the Arizona Daily Star. You can reach him at matt.bracken@scoopnewsgroup.com.| CyberScoop
The nominee, who doesn’t have as much cyber experience as his predecessors, also touted his credentials and views on current threats during his Senate confirmation hearing.| CyberScoop
The chairman of the House Homeland Security subcommittee on cybersecurity is apprehensive about the Department of Homeland Security’s plans to end a program that vets mobile apps for federal agencies.| CyberScoop
Tim Starks is senior reporter at CyberScoop. His previous stops include working at The Washington Post, POLITICO and Congressional Quarterly. An Evansville, Ind. native, he’s covered cybersecurity since 2003. Email Tim here: tim.starks@cyberscoop.com.| CyberScoop