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Tuesday, April 8th, 2025

Cyber

Homeland Security measure garners Senate approval

The DHS Data Framework Act, which seeks to unify protective measures for the country’s information-sharing system, was recently advanced by the U.S. Senate. “We live in an increasingly connected world and must be able to get the right information to the right people at the right time in... Read More »

Legislation seeks to bolster cybersecurity efforts

Sens. Rob Portman (R-OH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) recently introduced a bill designed to bolster cybersecurity efforts by requiring a cyber-vulnerabilities disclosure program (VDP) to address deficiencies. The Public-Private Cybersecurity Cooperation Act would require the Department of Homeland... Read More »

Lockheed Martin donation targets cyber research

Lockheed Martin has contributed $1.5 million to the University of Central Florida (UCF) as a means of aiding the development of a new cyber research lab. The Lockheed Martin Cyber Innovation Lab ensures UCF remains a leader in educating and empowering future cyber experts. “Our... Read More »

Rockwell Collins to showcase training initiatives

Avionics and IT firm Rockwell Collins will demonstrate how its integrated training solutions are enhancing digital battlespace during next week's Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC). Officials said the firm is expected to introduce the next-generation of... Read More »

Speaker Ryan appoints three to cyberspace commission

Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Samantha Ravich, and Frank Cilluffo were appointed this week by House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) to the Cyberspace Solarium Commission. The commission was established by the National Defense Authorization Act to develop a framework for U.S. cybersecurity... Read More »

Air Force develops cyberattack training tool

The U.S. Air Force 90th Cyberspace Operations Squadron has developed a training tool to help the force’s Cyber Protection Teams, which defends priority Department of Defense networks and systems against such malicious cyber-physical acts, prepare for cyberattacks. The tool, called Bricks in... Read More »

US, INTERPOL discuss global security initiatives

A range of global security issues, including terrorism, were discussed during a recent meeting between U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions and INTERPOL Secretary General Jürgen Stock. Sessions and Stock touched on several joint initiatives, including a project to strengthen the capacity of law... Read More »

DHS funds earmarked for cyberattack prevention

Israel-based Morphisec has received $200,000 from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) to develop technology solutions to prevent financial institution cyberattacks. Morphisec will work to extend, deploy, test, and evaluate a Moving Target Defense... Read More »

Report examines nuclear weapons, cyberattack vulnerability

A recently released Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) report suggests nuclear weapons and related systems are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks and implores nuclear-armed states to take measures to prevent attacks. “Nuclear Weapons in the New CyberAge: A Report of the Cyber-Nuclear Weapons... Read More »

Lawmakers urge exploration of deepfake threats

Reps. Carlos Curbelo (R-FL), Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Stephanie Murphy (D-FL) are encouraging the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) to assess threats posed by deepfake technology. The three representatives forwarded correspondence last week to DNI chief Dan Coats requesting the Intelligence... Read More »