The guidance comes from the Office of the Director of National Cybersecurity and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.| CyberScoop
Mark Green, R-Tenn., has championed legislation on the cyber workforce, renewal of a cyber threat information sharing bill and more.| CyberScoop
The social media giant is looking for improvements that focus on abuse detection, anti-phishing, password authentication and user safety.| CyberScoop
The Department of Energy doled out $4 million in grant funding earlier this month to four different cybersecurity firms in an effort to spur the development of new technology that can help protect against electrical grid cyberattacks. The move comes just three months after a complex cyberattack aimed at Ukrainian energy company Ukrenergo caused widespread blackouts across northern Kiev.| CyberScoop
Without dedicated funds cybersecurity requirements tend to get short shrift, says former DHS official Greg Garcia, a champion of the new bill.| CyberScoop
Democrats voted against a bill they once supported, citing President Trump’s actions on cyber personnel.| 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
150 active and retired officials from across the country asked Senate and House appropriations leaders to set aside $400 million for the next fiscal year.| CyberScoop