Proposed ‘Hack-Back’ Bill Tells DHS To Study Allowing Companies To Retaliate

Proposed ‘Hack-Back’ Bill Tells DHS To Study Allowing Companies To Retaliate
Proposed ‘Hack-Back’ Bill Tells DHS To Study Allowing Companies To Retaliate

“So what will happen is you’ll be destroying your grandmother’s computer in Kansas that has been taken over,” cyber policy expert Herb Lin said. “It’s not clear to me that that’s the best way.”

Senators Introduce Bill Requiring Notification Of Cyber Incidents Within 24 Hours

Senators Introduce Bill Requiring Notification Of Cyber Incidents Within 24 Hours
Senators Introduce Bill Requiring Notification Of Cyber Incidents Within 24 Hours

“We shouldn’t be relying on voluntary reporting to protect our critical infrastructure,” Sen. Warner said.

Homeland OKs Cyber Nominees; Sen. Rick Scott Slaps Hold On Floor Vote

Homeland OKs Cyber Nominees; Sen. Rick Scott Slaps Hold On Floor Vote
Homeland OKs Cyber Nominees; Sen. Rick Scott Slaps Hold On Floor Vote

Despite a unanimous committee voice vote, Sen. Scott announced a hold on the CISA director nominee, as well as all other DHS nominees, until President Biden visits the border with Mexico.

Sen. King Urges ‘Reimagining Conflict’ On Eve Of Cyber Nominees Hearing

Sen. King Urges ‘Reimagining Conflict’ On Eve Of Cyber Nominees Hearing
Sen. King Urges ‘Reimagining Conflict’ On Eve Of Cyber Nominees Hearing

“Someone told me I was like Chicken Little, but I prefer Paul Revere,” said Sen. King, who co-chaired the commission that recommended creating the national cyber director.

‘Mandatory’ Cyber Info Sharing Bill Coming, Says Senate Intel Chair Warner

‘Mandatory’ Cyber Info Sharing Bill Coming, Says Senate Intel Chair Warner
‘Mandatory’ Cyber Info Sharing Bill Coming, Says Senate Intel Chair Warner

“My hope is that we can create this structure… to get an early warning system,” the Senate Intel Committee chair said. “Voluntary sharing is no longer effective.”

Sen. Young: ‘Go On Offense’ In China Tech Race; Bipartisan Bill Gathers Steam

Sen. Young: ‘Go On Offense’ In China Tech Race; Bipartisan Bill Gathers Steam
Sen. Young: ‘Go On Offense’ In China Tech Race; Bipartisan Bill Gathers Steam

“Some do not believe this is an appropriate role for the government…” Republican Sen. Young said in an interview. “…[B]ut, simply, the private sector and venture capital community is not up to shouldering this task on its own.”

New Democratic Push For DoD Cuts Highlights China, Shipbuilding Woes

New Democratic Push For DoD Cuts Highlights China, Shipbuilding Woes
New Democratic Push For DoD Cuts Highlights China, Shipbuilding Woes

“If we get into a conflict with China, this is not going to be like a World War II conflict where we have massive elements of the industrial base that can quickly convert to manufacturing the necessities for war…that’s just not going to happen,” Rep. Rob Wittman says.

Nakasone Warns Adversaries Hack Unseen In US

Nakasone Warns Adversaries Hack Unseen In US
Nakasone Warns Adversaries Hack Unseen In US

“We should understand what our adversaries are doing,” Gen. Nakasone told Congress. “They are no longer launching attacks from different parts in the world. They understand that they can come into the US, use our infrastructure, and there’s a blind spot for us not being able to see them.”

$2.3T Spending Bill Cuts $2B From DoD Request: $3.7B Shifted For Va. Class Sub & P-8s

$2.3T Spending Bill Cuts $2B From DoD Request: $3.7B Shifted For Va. Class Sub & P-8s
$2.3T Spending Bill Cuts $2B From DoD Request: $3.7B Shifted For Va. Class Sub & P-8s

With a presidential veto hanging in the air, Congress charges ahead on huge federal spending votes.

NDAA Loaded With Icebreakers, Satellite Funding For Sharper Arctic Focus

NDAA Loaded With Icebreakers, Satellite Funding For Sharper Arctic Focus
NDAA Loaded With Icebreakers, Satellite Funding For Sharper Arctic Focus

“The highways of the Arctic are paved by icebreakers,” said Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan, who helped shepherd the provisions through to the final bill which sits on the president’s desk, awaiting his promised veto

Pentagon CIO Defends JEDI To Key Senator

Pentagon CIO Defends JEDI To Key Senator
Pentagon CIO Defends JEDI To Key Senator

The Defense Department has spent over $5.3 million so far administering the stalled JEDI procurement – but that’s not counting the time of DoD lawyers engaged in over a year of legal battles.

Senate Skeptical Of F-35 Sale To UAE Despite White House Push

Senate Skeptical Of F-35 Sale To UAE Despite White House Push
Senate Skeptical Of F-35 Sale To UAE Despite White House Push

“It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that if Israel’s the only country in the Middle East that has F-35s, that selling it to someone else no longer produces that qualitative military edge,” Sen. Bob Menedez said.

Should US Pay Semiconductor Makers To Compete Vs. China?

Should US Pay Semiconductor Makers To Compete Vs. China?
Should US Pay Semiconductor Makers To Compete Vs. China?

The Senate voted to subsidize domestic manufacturers of vital computer components. Will national security concerns overcome a longstanding aversion to government-led industrial policy?

Sec. Army Interview: ‘We Have To Get This Budget Deal’

Sec. Army Interview: ‘We Have To Get This Budget Deal’
Sec. Army Interview: ‘We Have To Get This Budget Deal’

Congressional gridlock could stall over 100 programs just as the Army is starting to turn its ambitious modernization plan into real hardware.