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Future inevitability of quantum computers is a security problem today

Future inevitability of quantum computers is a security problem today
Future inevitability of quantum computers is a security problem today

‘Store Now, Decrypt Later’ attacks must be thwarted now with Zero Trust cybersecurity.

Ukraine, rushing into ‘digital transformation,’ prepares for more Russian cyber attacks: Officials

Ukraine, rushing into ‘digital transformation,’ prepares for more Russian cyber attacks: Officials
Ukraine, rushing into ‘digital transformation,’ prepares for more Russian cyber attacks: Officials

“This is the world’s first cyber war and Ukraine is successfully dealing with it,” said Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s deputy prime minister and minister for digital transformation. “We’ve shown the whole world that Russia is not such a powerful state as everyone thought.” 

Allied cyber authorities warn ‘evolving intelligence’ points to incoming Russian cyber attacks

Allied cyber authorities warn ‘evolving intelligence’ points to incoming Russian cyber attacks
Allied cyber authorities warn ‘evolving intelligence’ points to incoming Russian cyber attacks

Cyber authorities “urge critical infrastructure network defenders to prepare for and mitigate potential cyber threats — including destructive malware, ransomware, DDoS attacks, and cyber espionage — by hardening their cyber defenses and performing due diligence in identifying indicators of malicious activity,” the advisory states. 

Biden tells private sector to ‘lock their digital doors’ before Russia gets in

Biden tells private sector to ‘lock their digital doors’ before Russia gets in
Biden tells private sector to ‘lock their digital doors’ before Russia gets in

“We need everyone to do their part to meet one of the defining threats of our time,” President Joe Biden said in a statement urging US companies to take action to protect against potential future Russian cyber attacks.

Satellite jamming ‘normal’ by militaries during conflict, not peacetime: State Dept. official

Satellite jamming ‘normal’ by militaries during conflict, not peacetime: State Dept. official
Satellite jamming ‘normal’ by militaries during conflict, not peacetime: State Dept. official

WASHINGTON: The Russian military’s jamming of GPS signals and communications satellites in Ukraine is considered by the US government as essentially a routine wartime activity, according to a senior State Department official. Judging from actual real world actions during recent conflicts around the globe, Washington and Moscow appear to be on the same page with…

Why Ukraine recruiting amateur ‘IT army’ could backfire

Why Ukraine recruiting amateur ‘IT army’ could backfire
Why Ukraine recruiting amateur ‘IT army’ could backfire

“The people doing this are arguably well intentioned, but that doesn’t mean they can’t do things that are not helpful,” said Adam Meyers, senior vice president for intelligence at CrowdStrike.

US space leaders warn sat operators to beware likely Russian interference

US space leaders warn sat operators to beware likely Russian interference
US space leaders warn sat operators to beware likely Russian interference

“We’ve been talking about the fact that space is contested, and we’re probably right in the middle now of our first space fight,” said Lt. Gen. Michael Guetlein.

No CMMC Penalty for Companies Hit By Solar Wind Hack

No CMMC Penalty for Companies Hit By Solar Wind Hack
No CMMC Penalty for Companies Hit By Solar Wind Hack

“A determined adversary with the right capabilities is going to find their way in, especially if they put all their resources to bear on it,” said Karlton Johnson, the chair of the CMMC Accreditation Body board of directors.

Cyber Attack Most Likely Space Threat: Maj. Gen. Whiting

Cyber Attack Most Likely Space Threat: Maj. Gen. Whiting
Cyber Attack Most Likely Space Threat: Maj. Gen. Whiting

“We know that cyber attack is where we are most likely to face the enemy in space,” said Space Force deputy commander Maj. Gen. Stephen Whiting.

China Cyber Attacks on AFSPC Contractors ‘Stealing Us Blind’

China Cyber Attacks on AFSPC Contractors ‘Stealing Us Blind’
China Cyber Attacks on AFSPC Contractors ‘Stealing Us Blind’

“When you talk about resiliency and the fight tonight, I’m bringing out everything and the kitchen sink. I’m gonna MacGyver anything I can bring,” says AFSPC Brig. Gen. DeAnna Burt.

Rush To Military AI Raises Cyber Threats

Rush To Military AI Raises Cyber Threats
Rush To Military AI Raises Cyber Threats

UAE minister of state for artificial intelligence: failure by governments to take proactive measures to ensure the cybersecurity of AI systems “is going to come back to bite us.”

US Urges ‘Like-Minded’ Countries To Collaborate On Cyber Deterrence

US Urges ‘Like-Minded’ Countries To Collaborate On Cyber Deterrence
US Urges ‘Like-Minded’ Countries To Collaborate On Cyber Deterrence

“We have a saying in Asia…When the elephants fight, the ants get smashed.”

Raytheon Touts Aircraft Cyber Protection; Jordan Signs Deal

Raytheon Touts Aircraft Cyber Protection; Jordan Signs Deal
Raytheon Touts Aircraft Cyber Protection; Jordan Signs Deal

Raytheon has developed cyber tools to warn pilots and maintainers if their systems have been compromised and to find vulnerabilities. The company announced a contract today here to provide Jordan with cybersecurity for the planes that fly the royal family,

GAO Decision Threatens US Military Dominance; Reject It

GAO Decision Threatens US Military Dominance; Reject It
GAO Decision Threatens US Military Dominance; Reject It

Bill Greenwalt is sort of the Pied Piper of military acquisition policy. Where he leads, others often follow. After he wrote a series of op-eds for Breaking Defense recommending major changes to the Pentagon’s acquisition system, Sen. John McCain lured Bill back to his old job at the Senate Armed Services Committee. Greenwalt rewrote the laws, shaking up Defense Department acquisition. Bill is back, pointing to new acquisition problems, this latest one with his former employer — the Government Accountability Office. It’s a doozy, as you’ll see.