Amid Coronavirus, CISA and NIST Issue Guidelines to Boost Federal Telecommuting
The federal government issued guidelines designed to make it easier for federal workers and contractors to perform their jobs from remote locations.
New York's SHIELD Act could change companies’ security practices nationwide
One key provision in the legislation that could significantly change security practices across the country is slated to go into effect March 21.
The Defense Department’s Measured Take on International Law in Cyberspace
The 2018 DoD strategy has been labeled “Persistent Engagement” to reflect the tactic of remaining “in contact” with adversaries, thereby denying them the advantages of initiative and control of play.
Giant Report Lays Anvil on US Cyber Policy
The US Cyberspace Solarium Commission published its final report which is the culmination of a year-long, bipartisan process to develop a new cyber strategy for the United States.
Dubai becomes the first city in UAE to apply security standards for ICS
Amidst an increase in OT (operational technology) security incidents, Dubai has become the first emirate in the UAE to put security standards on industrial control systems (ICS).
New US Bill Aims to Protect Researchers who Disclose Govt Backdoors
New legislation has been introduced that amends the Espionage Act of 1917 to protect journalists, whistleblowers, and security researchers who discover and disclose classified government information.
New Bill to prepare Australian law enforcement for the US CLOUD Act
The Australian government has introduced a Bill into Parliament that would prepare the nation for accessing the US Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data Act (the CLOUD Act).
Justice Department clarifies how threat researchers should work with law enforcement
The department’s cybersecurity unit last week published a 15-page memo meant to clarify prosecutors’ position on the collection of evidence from private companies.
UK Lawmakers Warned of “Persistent” Hacking Threat
The UK parliament has invoked the spirit of Guy Fawkes in a bid to improve cybersecurity awareness among lawmakers.
