Government: Federal, State and Local

The U.S. government has shut down as of 12:01 am on October 1, 2025.

A data hub for the DHS exposed sensitive information. 

What happens if the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 expires? Security leaders share their concerns. 

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) has called for an investigation of Microsoft, claiming the company’s insecure software has enabled cyber threats.  

The shooting of Charlie Kirk reveals concerning realities about event security and political violence. 

Satellite networks are integral to myriad aspects of modern society, providing essential services that support both civilian and military operations.

Through collaboration, security leaders can address fragmented approaches to cybersecurity within the U.S.

The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General was the victim of a ransomware attack. 

Michael Lashlee discusses the importance of mentorship and his career throughout the public and private sector of the security industry.

The recent shakeups at CISA, while aimed at modernizing federal cybersecurity, are having the opposite effect in the short term.

The Department of Defense has discovered the National Guard Systems have been hacked by Salt Typhoon. 

Holly Drake’s career highlights how there isn’t one single path into the field of cybersecurity.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio was recently impersonated via text messages and AI voice messages. 

A former CIA analyst was sentenced to three years and one month in prison for transmitting sensitive data. 

The Alabama State Government has experienced a cyber incident. 

Security leaders share their thoughts on the NSA director dismissal, providing insights as to why it may have occurred.

As phishing attacks continue to grow in scale and sophistication, law enforcement agencies are on the front lines. 

An Atlantic article published by Jeffery Goldberg on March 24, 2025 alleges that Goldberg was accidentally included in a group chat detailing classified security information.

Cybersecurity leaders discuss the Federal Contractor Cybersecurity Vulnerability Reduction Act of 2025. 

David Baker, Head of Automation and Technology at Shropshire Council, discovered his love for cybersecurity at a young age.

How will organizations be impacted by the order to halt cyber operations against Russia? Cybersecurity leaders share their thoughts. 

Kash Patel has been sworn in as ninth Director of the FBI. 

Michael R. Centrella has been promoted to Assistant Director of the USSS Office of Field Operations. 

To ensure continued progress, it is essential to maintain cybersecurity as a top national security priority.

An analysis of global ransomware activity reveals ransomware incidents reached record levels in 2024. 

The SEC has announced it established the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit. 

CISA and FBI issue an advisory about Ghost ransomware activity. 

Active infostealer infections have been found within U.S. agencies and defense contractors. 

A proposed bipartisan bill aims to increase punishment for cybercrimes. 

The United States and the United Kingdom have declined to sign the AI Action Summit agreement.