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New York receives $9M in federal grants to support Multi-Factor Authentication tokens
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced her state had received $9 million in federal grants to support the delivery of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) hard tokens to counties, municipalities, school districts and public authorities across the state. MFA requires two or more proofs of identity to... Read More »
Defense Department launches digital platform to help businesses enter into defense markets
The Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) of the U.S. Department of Defense, referred to by the Trump administration as the U.S. Department of War, recently announced the launch of a new digital platform for small businesses, LYNX. The LYNX system will strengthen supplier readiness, improve... Read More »
CISA urges infrastructure orgs to act against insider threats
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is telling critical infrastructure organizations to take action against threats from insiders. As part of CISA’s “Assembling a Multi-Disciplinary Insider Threat Management Team” report, the agency is supporting efforts to... Read More »
Lockheed Martin signs agreement for THAAD Interceptor production
Lockheed Martin announced it had signed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense to quadruple its production of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors from 96 to 400 per year. The announcement builds on the first-of-its-kind agreement signed between Lockheed and... Read More »
Companies announce partnership to help defend against AI-driven cyber attacks
Security control testing company Scythe and AI runtime assurance company Starseer announced a strategic partnership recently that would help organizations defend themselves against AI-driven cyber-attacks. The companies said the partnership will combine their spheres of expertise in order to... Read More »
PG&E joins Lockheed Martin, others to launch wildfire prevention technology
PG&E Corporation joined Lockheed Martin, Salesforce, and Wells Fargo recently in announcing the launch of Emberpoint LLC, a next-generation wildfire solution. Officials said Emberpoint will help first responders detect, prevent and fight wildfires, using artificial intelligence, autonomous... Read More »
Rep. Ogles requests information about North Korean cyber infiltration
U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) wants answers from tech companies about suspected North Korean infiltration of U.S. companies. Ogles, the chair of the House Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection, said he has sent a letter to LinkedIn, Amazon Web Services and Palo Alto Networks... Read More »
House passes bill funding the Department of Homeland Security
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill funding the Department of Homeland Security. “This full-year appropriations bill will bolster the border security wins provided by House Republicans in our reconciliation package and ensure the safety of... Read More »
World Economic Forum: Inequity, geopolitical turmoil, supply chain are all cyber resilience issues
According to a new report from the World Economic Forum, the increasing complexity of the cyber landscape creates significant implications for organizations and world nations. The report, Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025, found that the complexity stems from the rapid growth of emerging... Read More »
Legislation introduced to denaturalize fraudsters, terrorists and felons
U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) introduced legislation this week that would clarify what evidence the government can use to denaturalize citizens found guilty of fraud, terrorism or an aggravated felony. Emmer, the House Majority Whip, said the Stop Citizenship Abuse and Misrepresentation (SCAM) Act... Read More »
L3Harris Technologies receives contract for 34 robots
Florida-based L3Harris Technologies, a defense technology company, recently received a multi-year contract for an undisclosed amount to support the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marines. The company will provide the armed services with 34 large T7 robots. The robots have enhanced capabilities for... Read More »
Panel urges deeper public-private fight against U.S. cyber adversaries
Republicans and cybersecurity experts warned that the United States must move faster and act more aggressively to counter foreign cyber threats during a Jan. 13 hearing held by the U.S. House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection. As foreign nations... Read More »
Guide gives guidance on reducing exposure to cyber risks in operational tech networks
A new report from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and other organizations will help businesses reduce their exposure to cyber risk in operational technology (OT) network environments. The report, Secure Connectivity Principles for Operational Technology, released in... Read More »
Legislation introduced to strengthen DoD cyber workforce
U.S. Sens. Gary Peters (D-MI) and Mike Rounds (R-SD) introduced legislation recently that they hope will help the U.S. Department of Defense recruit and retain cybersecurity professionals. The Department of Defense Comprehensive Cyber Workforce Strategy Act would require the DoD to further its... Read More »
CrowdStrike acquires technology to turn any browser into a Secure Enterprise Browser
Global cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike said it will acquire Seraphic Security, a leader in browser runtime security. The company said it would fuse Seraphic’s continuous in-session browser protection with SGNL’s continuous identity to secure every interaction from the endpoint to the browser... Read More »
DHS launches new office for drone, counter-drone technologies
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced it was launching a new office dedicated to drone and counter-drone technologies. The new office, the DHS Program Executive Office for Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems will oversee strategic investments into drone... Read More »
CEOs view cyber-enabled fraud as persistent global threat, report says
A new report from the World Economic Forum found that CEOs view cyber-enabled fraud to be one of the most persistent global threats in the cyber risk landscape In its report, World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026, cyber-enabled fraud overtook ransomware as CEO’s top... Read More »
CISA retires 10 emergency directives
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced recently that it had retired 10 Emergency Directives issued between 2019 and 2024. The emergency directives had been issued, per statute, to mitigate emerging threats and to minimize impact. Officials said the emergency... Read More »
Shift5 launches GPS threat detection platform
Operational Intelligence platform Shift5 announced the launch of its Radio Frequency (RF)-enabled GPS threat detection system that strengthens resilience against GPS spoofing. The company said its upgraded offering uses near real-time serial bus monitoring and Software Defined Radio (SDR) to... Read More »
Investment in cybersecurity increased 47 percent in 2025
Investment in cybersecurity vendors increased 47 percent in 2025 compared to 2024, according to a recent report by cybersecurity recruitment firm Pinpoint Search Group. In 2025, investment in cybersecurity reached $13.97 billion, and deal volume increased from 304 to 392 funding rounds recorded.... Read More »
U.S. Army establishes artificial intelligence, machine learning career pathway
The U.S. Army recently created a career pathway for officers to specialize in artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) as an official area of concentration. “This is a deliberate and crucial step in keeping pace with present and future operational requirements,” Lt. Col. Orlandon... Read More »
CACI to provide secure network modernization to U.S. Space Force
CACI International Inc announced it had won a five-year task order to deliver network modernization for the U.S. Space Force. The $212 million order will see the company provide software-defined enterprise-level network modernization for the military branch, for reliable, secure and modernized... Read More »
Two Americans plead guilty to 2023 ransomware scam
Two Americans have pleaded guilty in federal court to extortion through a ransomware attack in 2023. The two men entered their guilty pleas in federal court in the Southern District of Florida for conspiring to delay or affect commerce through extortion in connection with ransomware attacks.... Read More »
FEMA awards $250M to states hosting FIFA World Cup
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently awarded $250 million in Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Program grants to the 11 states hosting FIFA World Cup 2026 matches and National Capital Region events. The region is hosting America 250 national events. “We knew we... Read More »
Legislation would make the United States more prepared for UAS threats
Legislation recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would strengthen the United States’ ability to counter emerging threats posed by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The Detecting and Evaluating Foreign Exploitation of Novel Drones (DEFEND) Act would direct the Department of... Read More »
Department of Defense expands AI platform
The U.S. Department of Defense plans to soon expand its AI platform, GenAI.mil, to include xAI for the government's suite of frontier‑grade capabilities. The department entered into an agreement with xAI on Dec. 22 for the deployment of its advanced capabilities on GenAI.mil. Under the... Read More »
Congress members introduce bill to strengthen border security, trade at land ports
Bipartisan legislation introduced in the House seeks to modernize infrastructure at American land ports of entry to boost border security and enhance trade, law makers said. The legislation, the Strong Borders, Strong Communities Act, U.S. Reps. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) and Julie Johnson (D-TX),... Read More »
Legislation targeting cartels, organized crime introduced in Congress
U.S. Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-NC) introduced legislation that would target drug cartels and organized crime through the expanded use of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grants. The legislation, the COPS Anti-Organized Crime and Cartel Enforcement Act, would support state, local and... Read More »
DHS, CBP award $3.3B in contracts for smart border wall construction
The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently awarded five contracts totaling $3.3 billion for the construction of a smart wall along the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas and Arizona. The contracts will add 97 miles of primary border wall system, 19 miles of... Read More »
Sen. Wicker praises U.S. Senate passage of FY26 NDAA
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) on Dec. 17 applauded the Senate’s passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, the annual bill that sets policy for the U.S. military. Wicker, the chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said the bill would help the military protect the... Read More »
NNSA completes W88 nuclear warhead upgrade for submarines
The Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) announced it has completed the last production unit of the W88 Alteration 370, a multiyear modernization program for the W88 nuclear warheads carried on Ohio class ballistic missile submarines. The W88 Alt 370 program... Read More »
Navy Invests $448M in AI, autonomy tech for shipbuilding
The Navy will spend $448 million on AI and Autonomy technology to accelerate shipbuilding, John Phelan, the U.S. Secretary of the Navy said recently. The Navy will invest the funding in the Shipbuilding Operating System (Ship OS) that will leverage Palantir’s software to bring modern best... Read More »
Legislation to create an AI defense institute introduced in Congress
U.S. Sens. John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) recently introduced legislation that would establish a National Security and Defense AI Institute led by the Department of Defense. The legislation “Growing University AI for Defense (GUARD) Act, would codify part of President Donald Trump’s... Read More »
CrowdStrike achieves perfect detection, protection score in MITRE ATT&CK evaluations
Global cybersecurity leader CrowdStrike said it delivered 100 percent detection and 100 percent protection during the 2025 MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise Evaluation, the most demanding in the program’s history. As part of MITRE’s cloud adversary emulation, CrowdStrike was able to deliver perfect... Read More »