DHS forms first-ever Cyber Safety Review Board
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‘Hack DHS’ bug bounty program expands to Log4j security flaws
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that the ‘Hack DHS’ program is now also open to bug bounty hunters willing to track down DHS systems impacted by Log4j vulnerabilities. click here to...
DHS Launches Portal to Recruit—and Retain—Cybersecurity Talent
Current Department of Homeland Security employees are not obligated to join the department’s new Cyber Talent Management System, but they may want to consider it, according to senior DHS officials. click here to read...
Senate includes over $1.9 billion for cybersecurity in infrastructure bill
The funds will go toward securing critical infrastructure against attacks, helping vulnerable organizations defend themselves, and funding a key federal cyber office, among other initiatives. click here to read full Article Read More on...
DHS boss Mayorkas encourages hackers to join government during Black Hat speech
DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas encouraged attendees at the Black Hat cybersecurity conference to collaborate with the agency on defining the future of cybersecurity policy. click here to read full Article Read More on latest...
DHS CISA launches vulnerability disclosure platform for federal agencies
Initially announced in June, the federal civilian enterprise-wide crowdsourced VDP platform provided by BugCrowd and EnDyna was established in support of Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 20-01 issued in September 2020. click here to read...
Senators introduce bipartisan bill to secure critical groups against hackers
The bipartisan leaders of two Senate committees on Thursday introduced legislation to shore up the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure after months of crippling cyberattacks. click here to read full Article Read More on latest...
Cybersecurity: DHS escalates mandates for key US pipelines in wake of ransomware attack
The Department of Homeland Security mandated additional cybersecurity measures this week for critical US pipelines, a move meant to protect against ransomware and other known threats. click here to read full Article Read More...
DOD and DHS Need More Collaboration on Cybersecurity Issues
A greater level of cooperation is needed between the DoD and the DHS to ensure that U.S. critical infrastructure is protected against various cyberthreats, according to an inspector general’s report. click here to read...
House lawmakers propose major budget increase for key cyber agency
The House Appropriations Committee included nearly $400 million more than last year for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in its budget proposal for the upcoming year. click here to read full Article...
DHS opens valve on new pipeline security requirements
DHS opens valve on new pipeline security requirements click here to read full Article Read More on latest Security Updates
DHS to issue first cybersecurity regulations for pipelines after Colonial hack
The Transportation Security Administration will issue a security directive this week requiring pipeline companies to report cyber incidents to federal authorities, senior DHS officials said. click here to read full Article Read More on...
DHS to hire 200 more cyber pros as Biden administration grapples with hacking threats
In a speech Wednesday, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said the cyber recruiting was part of “the most significant hiring initiative” that DHS has undertaken in its 18-year history. click here to read full...
Can a new DHS cybersecurity strategy help the private sector?
Can a new DHS cybersecurity strategy help the private sector? click here to read full Article Read More on latest Security Updates
DHS chief lays out a cybersecurity vision with a focus on ransomware and infrastructure
The top official at the DHS announced today a series of 60-day cybersecurity “sprints” aimed at focusing the department’s efforts on ransomware, industrial control systems, and other priorities. click here to read full Article...
Ransomware Declared As a National Security Threat by DHS
In an RSA conference webcast, Alejandro Mayorkas, the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, stated that fighting ransomware attacks is now the Department of Homeland Security’s number one priority, and a plan to be more...