Coalition of Agencies Push for Cyber Workforce Paradigm Shift
The drumbeat of agencies, working groups, and commissions calling for heightened national attention to the cybersecurity workforce ratcheted up again last week, with a new report from the interagency Federal Cyber Workforce Management and Coordinating Working Group advocating for “strategic changes” to the nation’s approach to developing a cyber workforce.
CISA Releases Directive for Federal Agencies, DHS to Lead Known Cyber Vulnerabilities Purge Effort
On November 3, 2021, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a binding operational directive with a new strategy guiding civilian federal agencies' management of known exploited vulnerabilities. The catalog of vulnerabilities provides remediation deadlines as early as November 17, 2021.
Going from Contractor to Federal Employee | CISA
It’s an immense venture to move from contractor to federal employee; however, if your career progress is grounded on career mobility, the transition from the private to public sector could benefit you.
CISA Releases New Training Guide for Cyber Professionals
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a guide on Friday to help current and prospective cyber professionals chart their careers. This guide comes out amid the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)’s announcement of the launch of the Cyber Talent Management System.
Senate Homeland Security Committee Advances Cybersecurity, Supply Chain Bills
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs held a business meeting last week to advance several legislative items collectively intended to bolster cybersecurity in the U.S. and promote supply chain modernization.
Suspected Chinese Hackers Possibly Infiltrated Federal Payroll Agency Through SolarWinds Hack
Now, there is concern that Chinese hackers may have been able to gain access to federal data during the time of the SolarWinds hack.
Russian Government Hackers Likely Behind Cyber Breach of U.S. Government Agencies
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an emergency directive on the evening of December 13, 2020 in response to a massive data breach due to a critical software vulnerability that impacted several federal agencies.
Safeguarding Your Vote: A Joint Message on Election Security
Election security is more important now than ever. Your voice is important. With less than thirty days until the upcoming election, the heads of the FBI, NSA, CISA and NCSC explain how they will safeguard your vote and prevent election-related crime.
CISA Releases Guide on Safe Teleworking Practices
With many federal employees now teleworking, the importance of working from home securely and safely is high. In response to both new and old cybersecurity risks, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a guide to help individuals and organizations safely telework for the long-term.