February 22, 2024 at 04:52PM Rob Joyce, US director of cybersecurity and deputy national manager of national security systems, is retiring from the NSA after 34 years. He served as the director of the Cybersecurity Directorate in 2021 and held various positions on the National Security Council. David Luber, the current deputy director of the … Read more
February 21, 2024 at 06:45AM Rob Joyce, highly respected in cybersecurity, is leaving his role as NSA’s cybersecurity director on March 31. His focus has been on preventing threats to national security systems and infrastructure, and expanding partnerships. Deputy director David Luber will replace him, with General Haugh praising Joyce’s leadership and vision for the … Read more
February 9, 2024 at 04:09PM A bipartisan congressional report revealed that several US venture capital firms invested over $3 billion in Chinese technology companies, fueling concerns about national security threats. The firms, including GGV Capital and Sequoia Capital, channeled funds into AI, semiconductor, and cybersecurity ventures with links to China’s military and surveillance activities, prompting … Read more
February 8, 2024 at 07:33PM The FBI is advocating to preserve FISA Section 702, stating its importance in combating cyber threats from China. However, concerns arise regarding warrantless surveillance of US persons’ data and potential abuse of power. The debate on reauthorization revolves around balancing national security needs with respecting constitutional rights, with differing views … Read more
February 4, 2024 at 06:54PM General Timothy D. Haugh assumes leadership of USCYBERCOM and NSA/CSS from General Paul M. Nakasone. President Joe Biden appointed Haugh in May 2023. Impressed by the workforce’s accomplishments, Haugh expressed confidence in achieving their goals. Deputy Secretary of Defense, Kathleen Hicks acknowledged Fort Meade’s crucial missions. General Nakasone is proud … Read more
February 4, 2024 at 12:19PM Former CIA software engineer Joshua Adam Schulte has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for disclosing classified information to WikiLeaks and possessing child pornography. The leaked information included hacking tools and exploits, costing the CIA millions and endangering national security. Schulte also attempted to transmit protected materials and expressed … Read more
February 4, 2024 at 10:42AM President Biden will veto Republican lawmakers’ attempt to overturn the Securities and Exchange Commission’s recently implemented cyber incident disclosure rules. These rules require public companies to disclose material breaches within four business days. The White House argues that the rules promote transparency and incentivize companies to invest in cybersecurity, benefitting … Read more
February 1, 2024 at 11:04PM Former CIA employee Joshua Schulte has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for sharing material with WikiLeaks. His crimes include espionage, computer hacking, and sharing classified information. The court declared his theft as the largest data breach in CIA history. Schulte also faces a lifetime of supervision upon release. … Read more
February 1, 2024 at 03:35PM China is rapidly enhancing its military, including cyber operations, to deter and confront the United States. Chinese cyberattackers are increasingly targeting critical infrastructure, indicating a strategic shift in tactics. US officials and experts are deeply concerned about China’s disruptive cyber activities and the increasing difficulty in detecting these attacks. This … Read more
January 31, 2024 at 12:17PM Volt Typhoon, a Chinese-government-backed cyberespionage group, has been targeting US energy, satellite, and telecommunications systems, according to security firm Dragos’ CEO Robert Lee. The group’s tactics, which include a slow and strategic approach, have raised concerns about potential disruptions to critical infrastructure. Lee also highlighted the threat posed by the … Read more