#NationalSecurity

Undersea cables are high-priority targets – it’s high time to make these global pathways more resilient

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May 8, 2024 at 05:09PM Undersea cables, crucial for carrying large data volumes, face increasing cyber and physical threats, no longer limited to major nations. Calls for stronger government measures to safeguard global communications and connectivity, essential for national security. US President Jeff Huggins advocates integrating optical ground station networks with optical satellite links to … Read more

The UK Says a Huge Payroll Data Breach by a ‘Malign Actor’ Has Exposed Details of Military Personnel

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May 7, 2024 at 03:37PM A data breach exposed the names and bank details of thousands of British armed forces personnel, possibly with state involvement. The breach occurred at a payroll system holding up to 272,000 individuals’ data, prompting an investigation. Though not confirmed, Chinese hackers are suspected, sparking national security concerns and diplomatic responses. … Read more

TikTok sues America to undo divest-or-die law

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May 7, 2024 at 03:09PM TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, filed a lawsuit against the US government over the forced sale or shutdown of the video-sharing app. The lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of the law, which requires ByteDance to sell TikTok to a US-approved owner or cease operations. The law stems from concerns about … Read more

White House Issues National Security Memorandum for Critical Infrastructure

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May 3, 2024 at 05:33AM The White House issued a new national security memorandum focused on protecting critical infrastructure from cyber and physical threats. Replacing a decade-old policy, the memorandum addresses malicious cyber activities, strategic competition, and advancements in AI. It involves refining government roles, promoting a risk-based approach, leveraging federal agreements, and designating CISA … Read more

Ex-NSA Employee Sentenced to 22 Years for Trying to Sell U.S. Secrets to Russia

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May 1, 2024 at 03:12AM A former NSA employee has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for attempting to transfer classified documents to Russia. Despite a short tenure at NSA, Jareh Dalke made contact with an undercover FBI agent posing as a Russian, and transmitted top-secret documents in exchange for money. Dalke pleaded guilty … Read more

NSA employee who tried and failed to spy for Russia gets 262 months in the slammer

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April 30, 2024 at 01:12PM A former NSA employee has been sentenced to 262 months in prison for attempting to act as a Russian spy. Jareh Sebastian Dalke pleaded guilty to six counts of attempting to transmit top-secret information to a foreign agent. He contacted an undercover FBI agent and attempted to sell classified national … Read more

How TikTok Grew From a Fun App for Teens Into a Potential National Security Threat

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April 29, 2024 at 01:59PM ByteDance’s TikTok journey traces from a youth-oriented app to a global force, stirring political and security debates. From inception to controversies, it faces scrutiny from different corners. Despite reaching a billion users and sparking cultural phenomena, challenges mount, culminating in legislative action mandating its sale to a U.S. owner, concluding … Read more

Should Cybersecurity Leadership Finally be Professionalized?

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April 29, 2024 at 11:27AM Professionalization for cybersecurity leadership is increasingly crucial due to the rising complexity of cyber threats. The expanded roles of CISOs create a need for personal protections and liability insurance. The resistance to formalizing cybersecurity as a profession stems from its dynamic nature and the varying resources available to professionals. Despite … Read more

UK’s Investigatory Powers Bill to become law despite tech world opposition

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April 26, 2024 at 08:07AM The UK’s Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill 2024, approved by the King, extends digital surveillance powers under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016. It allows authorities to gather more data on citizens, citing national security and child protection. Critics oppose the expanded scope, citing privacy concerns and potential impact on technology innovation … Read more

Management company settles for $18.4M after nuclear weapons plant staff fudged their timesheets

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April 24, 2024 at 11:10AM The US government reached a settlement with Consolidated Nuclear Security LLC (CNS) over allegations of falsifying time sheets at the Pantex Plant in Amarillo, Texas. The company has agreed to pay $18.4 million for falsely recorded hours. While CNS cooperated with the investigation and fired the offenders, the settlement doesn’t … Read more