Russian hackers haven’t crippled Ukrainian networks, but it’s not for lack of trying. With Western help, Ukraine had spent eight years building its cyber defenses – ironically, in a way most US agencies and companies have not.
By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.How the Integrated Battle Command System is essential to the vision of the connected battlespace
The demand signal from allies and coalition partners points to the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) as a transformational command and control capability for integrated air and missile defense that’s going to be in strong, global demand for years to come.
The request is $800 million more than what the Pentagon wanted last year and includes investments in zero trust architecture and support to the Defense Industrial Base.
By Jaspreet Gill
Notably, the committee chair’s markup calls for private sector engagement in developing new cyber threat sharing capabilities.
By Brad D. Williams
“CISA has validated various proofs of concept and is concerned that exploitation of this vulnerability may lead to full system compromise of agency networks if left unmitigated,” the emergency directive says.
By Brad D. Williams
The Ransomware Task Force report, a comprehensive effort on this topic, includes 48 recommendations to tackle this growing threat.
By Brad D. Williams SolarWinds threat actor reportedly accessed DHS emails and DoE schedules. Cyberespionage campaigns are “the types of things we should expect [Russia] to do,” one cybersecurity expert observed. “I’m not arguing we shouldn’t have a response. We should respond. …My only argument is that we should not overact.”
By Brad D. Williams
Following CISA’s weekend updates on continuing Exchange server hacks, Microsoft is investigating the significant uptick in exploits just days before patches were released.
By Brad D. Williams
A major overhaul is coming in software for missile warning
Space Systems Command’s FORGE program is the first, major missile-warning software modernization effort in 20 years.
The Space-ISAC will help space companies understand and comply with DoD’s new Cyber Maturity Model Certification to qualify for contracts.
By Theresa Hitchens
Experts warn that Iran almost certainly now has the cyber tools to inflict physical damage on US critical infrastructure.
By Theresa Hitchens
The coming network needed for autonomous vehicles, virtual reality, and the Internet of Things will also bring cybersecurity danger.
By Barry Rosenberg
To defend 21st century networks, should the US use the model of 18th century privateers?
By Theresa Hitchens
PENTAGON: More troops are heading to the US border with Mexico, Pentagon officials said on Friday. That brings the number deployed from the current 5,000 to about 6,000, even as the Pentagon considers transferring close to $4 billion to support the Border Patrol and build infrastructure. About 2,100 of the troops deployed currently are National…
By Paul McLeary
“I am opposed to using defense dollars for non-defense purposes,” Rep. Mac Thornberry said. “Seems to me we ought to fund border security needs on their own and not be taking it from other accounts.”
By Paul McLeary
The defense budget may be caught between doves on the left and budget hawks on the right, but so far Army Secretary Mark Esper isn’t ceding any ground.
By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.
