PIXM Joins Carahsoft Reseller Network to Provide Anti-Phishing Solution to Government Agencies

Carahsoft Technology has expanded its cybersecurity and endpoint security solutions offerings with the addition of products from computer vision cybersecurity startup PIXM Security. On Thursday, Carahsoft announced that the two organizations have signed a partnership agreement to offer PIXM solutions to public sector customers through Carahsoft resellers, the NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement contract and […]

Posted on June 21, 2024 by Brianne Monterey

Cybersecurity Push Coming for Renewable Energy Sector, CESER Official Says

The Department of Energy’s Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security and Emergency Response plans to convene representatives of the renewable energy industry and cloud service providers later in 2024 to define each sector’s cybersecurity responsibilities. The cybersecurity requirements from both sides have to be established so that the emerging energy sector will have that built-in security in […]

Posted on June 21, 2024 by Arthur McMiler

US, Indonesia Conduct Exercise to Improve Maritime Transportation Cybersecurity

The United States and Indonesia have agreed to boost their cybersecurity collaboration focused on the international maritime transportation system. Earlier in June, the Department of Homeland Security held a tabletop exercise in Surabaya with Indonesian maritime port authorities, cybersecurity officials and other government leaders to share insights, challenges and approaches to improve maritime cybersecurity and […]

Posted on June 21, 2024 by Lauren Grey

DOE Issues Supply Chain Cybersecurity Principles for Energy Supply Chains

The Department of Energy, in partnership with the Idaho National Laboratory, has released new cybersecurity principles outlining best practices for managing cyber risks across the energy sector supply chain. Designed for both manufacturers and end users, the framework aims to strengthen the security of critical technologies used in global electricity, oil and natural gas systems, […]

Posted on June 19, 2024 by Xavier Dolan

US Cyber Command’s Civilian Workers Join Army Cyber Team

The U.S. Army announced that it had absorbed some 350 Air Force civilian employees, as the Army Cyber Command took the Combatant Command Support Agent role for the U.S. Cyber Command, effective June 2. The Air Force had CCSA jurisdiction over USCC since the cyber unit’s inception in 2017 until Congress mandated the agent authority […]

Posted on June 19, 2024 by Arthur McMiler

CISA Warns of Impersonation Scams Targeting Cryptocurrency Investors, Expert Urges Public Education

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is warning cryptocurrency investors regarding the surge of impersonation scams using the names and titles of government employees. According to Phil Larratt, director of investigations at Chainalysis, a blockchain data platform, crypto scams remain a significant threat to the cryptocurrency industry, Cointelegraph reported. Larrat said scams generated at least […]

Posted on June 17, 2024 by Xavier Dolan

US, Allies Establish Network for Secure Information Sharing

Col. Rett Burroughs, the chief information officer and G6 for the Army’s I Corps, said the U.S. military and its allied forces made progress in establishing a secure network for information sharing through the Yama Sakura annual training event. In an Ask the CIO webinar interview, Burroughs shared that the Yama Sakura 85 exercise in […]

Posted on June 17, 2024 by Lauren Grey

NSA Appoints New Cybersecurity Collaboration Center Chief

The National Security Agency has named the new head of its Cybersecurity Collaboration Center. On Thursday, the NSA announced that Kristina Walter will return to the CCC as its chief after her stint at the Future Ready Workforce initiative, where she oversaw efforts to ensure a positive and supportive work environment while contributing to the […]

Posted on June 17, 2024 by Brianne Monterey

DOD to Strengthen Cyber Workforce With New Academic Engagement Office

The Office of the Chief Information Officer within the Department of Defense has set up the Cyber Academic Engagement Office as a central hub for collaboration on cyber initiatives between the DOD and academic institutions. The office’s establishment comes in response to Section 1531 of the National Defense Authorization Act, Defense .gov reported. Mark Gorak […]

Posted on June 14, 2024 by Xavier Dolan

Leidos Secures $738M Air Force Contract for IT, Cybersecurity Services

The U.S. Air Force has awarded Leidos a $738 million follow-on contract to continue providing information technology, telecommunications and cybersecurity services. The single-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract will benefit the Air Force and Space Force headquarters, the Air Force District of Washington, the National Military Command Center and other Air Force components and operations in the national […]

Posted on June 14, 2024 by Xavier Dolan

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