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Trump executive order on AI gives central role to NSA

The EO creates a “voluntary framework” for AI developers to give the government early access to their latest tech.

How the ‘heartbreaking’ lack of a confirmed leader is impacting CYBERCOM and NSA

"It's indefensible and it shows just a total disregard by the administration and the secretary of defense for this mission area,” Rep. Don Bacon, R-NE, told Breaking Defense.

Who’s Who in Defense: Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence

In the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on America, the position of Director of National Intelligence, (DNI) was created to close the gaps in the US Intelligence Community.

US, allies warn of Russian cyber sabotage aimed at disrupting aid to Ukraine

“It is important for organizations to use this information and take immediate action to secure data and mitigate any harm caused by these malicious cyber actors,” NSA Cybersecurity Director Dave Luber said in a press release.

Chinese ‘Volt Typhoon’ hack underlines shift in Beijing’s targets, skills

“The PRC’s goal is developing capabilities to disrupt critical infrastructure in the event of a future conflict,” NSA Cybersecurity Director Rob Joyce told Breaking Defense in a statement.

US tech firms should wargame response if China invades Taiwan, warns NSA cybersecurity chief

“You don't want to be starting that planning the week before an invasion, when you're starting to see the White House saying it's coming,” said NSA’s Rob Joyce. “You want to be doing that now.”

Russian hackers raided defense contractors for two years, stole sensitive info: US

"Given the sensitivity of information widely available on unclassified [cleared contractor] networks, the FBI, NSA, and CISA anticipate that Russian state-sponsored cyber actors will continue to target CDCs for U.S. defense information in the near future."

‘The game has changed’: VMware exec says defense industry faces destructive cyberattacks, belligerent foes

VMware's Tom Kellermann linked increasingly aggressive attacks to geopolitical tensions with Russia and Belarus.

NSA Renews Focus On Securing Military Weapons Systems Against ‘Capable’ Rivals

"In terms of weapons systems, we have computers on wings, at sea, and on land. We don't think of [weapons systems] that way, but none of them work without computers," NSA's Joyce said. 

Nakasone Now Sees Ransomware, Influence Ops As ‘National Security’ Threats

"We aim to convey that, 'Hello, we are from the government, and we're here to help' is not a scary idea," the general joked, alluding to a famous quote by former President Reagan.

Al-Qaida Fears In Afghanistan, But China Takes Spotlight For IC Leaders

One senior official said he wants his agency to have the urgency about China the way the US had urgency about counterterrorism after 9/11.

HASC Budget Markup Creates Cyber Info Sharing Capabilities, DISA Cyber Procurement Office

Notably, the committee chair's markup calls for private sector engagement in developing new cyber threat sharing capabilities.