Tag: Department of Defense

  • CSA: Learn About CMMC-From a Director of Government Affairs

    Source URL: https://www.vanta.com/resources/what-you-need-to-know-about-cmmc Source: CSA Title: Learn About CMMC-From a Director of Government Affairs Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, established by the Department of Defense (DoD), aims to ensure that defense contractors meet stringent cybersecurity standards to protect sensitive government data. The program’s phased implementation…

  • Slashdot: WSJ Says China ‘Acknowledged Its Role in U.S. Infrastructure Hacks’

    Source URL: https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/04/13/006221/wsj-says-china-acknowledged-its-role-in-us-infrastructure-hacks Source: Slashdot Title: WSJ Says China ‘Acknowledged Its Role in U.S. Infrastructure Hacks’ Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses alarming cyberattacks on U.S. infrastructure allegedly orchestrated by China, revealing a potential military conflict’s implications over Taiwan. It highlights significant national security concerns and the U.S. government’s response,…

  • CSA: PTaaS Cybersecurity Approach for the Public Sector

    Source URL: https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/articles/ptaas-the-smarter-cybersecurity-approach-for-the-public-sector Source: CSA Title: PTaaS Cybersecurity Approach for the Public Sector Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses the importance of effective cybersecurity strategies for public sector organizations, particularly the Department of Defense (DoD), highlighting the differences between bug bounty programs and Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS). It…

  • The Register: US defense contractor cops to sloppy security, settles after infosec lead blows whistle

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/26/us_defense_contractor/ Source: The Register Title: US defense contractor cops to sloppy security, settles after infosec lead blows whistle Feedly Summary: MORSE to pay — .. .-.. .-.. .. — -. … for failing to meet cyber-grade A US defense contractor will cough up $4.6 million to settle complaints it failed to meet cybersecurity…

  • CSA: How Can Automation Transform GRC and Compliance?

    Source URL: https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/blog/2025/03/13/the-hidden-costs-of-manual-grc-in-a-cloud-first-world Source: CSA Title: How Can Automation Transform GRC and Compliance? Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses significant trends in Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC), particularly highlighting the challenges posed by traditional methods against emerging technologies like cloud computing and AI. It emphasizes the necessity for automation…

  • Cloud Blog: How Google AI is powering innovation at NARA, Air Force, and Aerospace Corporation

    Source URL: https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/public-sector/how-google-ai-is-powering-innovation-at-nara-air-force-and-aerospace-corporation/ Source: Cloud Blog Title: How Google AI is powering innovation at NARA, Air Force, and Aerospace Corporation Feedly Summary: It’s indisputable. Over just a few short years, AI and machine learning have redefined day-to-day operations across the federal government–from vital public agencies, to federally-funded research NGOs, to specialized departments within the military—delivering…

  • The Register: Healthcare outfit that served military personnel settles allegations it faked infosec compliance for $11 million

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/02/19/decadeold_healthcare_security_snafu_settled/ Source: The Register Title: Healthcare outfit that served military personnel settles allegations it faked infosec compliance for $11 million Feedly Summary: If this makes you feel sick, knowing this happened before ransomware actors started targeting medical info may help An alleged security SNAFU that occurred during the Obama administration has finally been…

  • Hacker News: White Hat Hackers Expose Iridium Satellite Security Flaws

    Source URL: https://spectrum.ieee.org/iridium-satellite Source: Hacker News Title: White Hat Hackers Expose Iridium Satellite Security Flaws Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: In a recent demonstration, German hackers exposed significant vulnerabilities in the Iridium satellite communication system, revealing how they could intercept messages and track users despite existing encryption measures utilized by the…

  • Cloud Blog: Cybercrime: A Multifaceted National Security Threat

    Source URL: https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/threat-intelligence/cybercrime-multifaceted-national-security-threat/ Source: Cloud Blog Title: Cybercrime: A Multifaceted National Security Threat Feedly Summary: Executive Summary Cybercrime makes up a majority of the malicious activity online and occupies the majority of defenders’ resources. In 2024, Mandiant Consulting responded to almost four times more intrusions conducted by financially motivated actors than state-backed intrusions. Despite this…

  • The Register: Los Alamos lab to research next-gen chip technologies

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/02/05/los_alamos_lab_to_research/ Source: The Register Title: Los Alamos lab to research next-gen chip technologies Feedly Summary: Radiation-hardening for space environments and energy efficiency tweaks for above and below Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is leading a project to transform how chips are designed and manufactured, to make them more energy efficient and able to…