New strategy for global cybersecurity cooperation coming soon: State cyber ambassador

New strategy for global cybersecurity cooperation coming soon: State cyber ambassador
New strategy for global cybersecurity cooperation coming soon: State cyber ambassador

“The war in Ukraine has cast a very dark shadow,” ambassador-at-large Nate Fick said – but the “silver lining” is a new seriousness about public-private cooperation against global cyber threats.

Ex-NSA, CIA official Harry Coker in line to be next National Cyber Director: White House

Ex-NSA, CIA official Harry Coker in line to be next National Cyber Director: White House
Ex-NSA, CIA official Harry Coker in line to be next National Cyber Director: White House

If confirmed, Coker will fill a critical role left open months after the departure of Chris Inglis, who was appointed as the first-ever national cyber director in 2021. 

DoD official envisions faster ‘secure pipeline’ to help small business tech contractors protect information

DoD official envisions faster ‘secure pipeline’ to help small business tech contractors protect information
DoD official envisions faster ‘secure pipeline’ to help small business tech contractors protect information

“In my mind, these are some of these avenues that we’re looking at at an idea phase now to see if we can put resources behind it,” said Robert Vietmeyer, director for cloud and software modernization.

DoD sends new cyber strategy, informed by Russian invasion, to Congress

DoD sends new cyber strategy, informed by Russian invasion, to Congress
DoD sends new cyber strategy, informed by Russian invasion, to Congress

Many of the themes presented in the strategy are familiar to what officials have talked about in the past when it comes to the department’s cyberspace operations, but full details are classified.

DoD driving ‘dramatic’ change to ‘outpace’ foes, line up with National Cyber Strategy

DoD driving ‘dramatic’ change to ‘outpace’ foes, line up with National Cyber Strategy
DoD driving ‘dramatic’ change to ‘outpace’ foes, line up with National Cyber Strategy

“Now is the time to drive the dramatic change necessary to make cyber threats far more difficult and far more costly for our adversaries,” DoD CIO John Sherman told Breaking Defense.

National Cyber Strategy seeks to ‘rebalance’ cyber responsibility towards industry

National Cyber Strategy seeks to ‘rebalance’ cyber responsibility towards industry
National Cyber Strategy seeks to ‘rebalance’ cyber responsibility towards industry

“The biggest, most capable and best positioned actors in our digital ecosystem can and should shoulder a greater share of the burden for managing cyber risk and keeping us all safe,” Acting National Cyber Director Kemba Walden said.

‘Systematically Attack’ What Makes Cyber Attacks Possible: WH Cyber Director Nominee

‘Systematically Attack’ What Makes Cyber Attacks Possible: WH Cyber Director Nominee
‘Systematically Attack’ What Makes Cyber Attacks Possible: WH Cyber Director Nominee

“If the past year has taught us anything, it’s the obligation we have as leaders to anticipate the unimaginable,” CISA nominee Easterly said. “I believe as a nation we remain at great risk of a catastrophic cyberattack.”

Retaliation Options: US Cyber Responses To SolarWinds, Exchange Hacks

Retaliation Options: US Cyber Responses To SolarWinds, Exchange Hacks
Retaliation Options: US Cyber Responses To SolarWinds, Exchange Hacks

Three experts gave us exclusive in-depth insights into the administration’s potential menu of retaliatory options, along with U.S. cyber strategic, policy, and operations considerations.

CYBERCOM Plays ‘Key Role’ As SolarWinds Unfolds: Gen. Nakasone

CYBERCOM Plays ‘Key Role’ As SolarWinds Unfolds: Gen. Nakasone
CYBERCOM Plays ‘Key Role’ As SolarWinds Unfolds: Gen. Nakasone

As the government investigation continues, security firm FireEye published details of newly discovered backdoor, SUNSHUTTLE, which has “possible connection” to the SolarWinds hack.

US Needs Bounty Hunters For Cyber: Ex-DoD Officials Say

US Needs Bounty Hunters For Cyber: Ex-DoD Officials Say
US Needs Bounty Hunters For Cyber: Ex-DoD Officials Say

To defend 21st century networks, should the US use the model of 18th century privateers?

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.”