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- Pentagon Hits Pause on CMMC as Cybersecurity Rules Face Major Overhaulby Peter Suciu on July 15, 2026 at 11:40 am
The surprise decision pauses new cybersecurity certification requirements and launches a complete program review.
- AI Is Changing the Rules for Veterans Entering IT and Cybersecurityby Ron Kness on July 10, 2026 at 6:30 pm
As artificial intelligence reshapes the tech industry, the path for veterans into IT and cyber careers is evolving.
- Pentagonās New Paid Cyber Apprenticeship Draws 70,000 Applicants in Just Daysby Peter Suciu on July 8, 2026 at 11:30 am
The 12-month Cyber Apprenticeship Program trains newcomers for entry-level cyber roles while sponsoring the security clearance.
- This IT Security Giantās Performance Is Likely to Vary in Different Timeframesby Larry Ramer on July 1, 2026 at 2:30 pm
CrowdStrike’s outlook is mixed as cybersecurity demand fuels near-term growth while AI competition clouds its long-term future.
- DHS Report: Secret Service Relied on Personal Phones After Government Devices Failedby Peter Suciu on July 1, 2026 at 12:30 pm
A DHS IG report found Secret Service agents relied on personal phones when government-issued devices lacked critical capabilities.
- Top Federal Cybersecurity Programs That Can Pay for Collegeby Peter Suciu on June 29, 2026 at 11:30 am
Students interested in cybersecurity can still access federal scholarships, apprenticeships, and paid programs.
- White House Accelerates Quantum Computing Strategy With New Cybersecurity Mandatesby Peter Suciu on June 25, 2026 at 11:30 am
Federal agencies now face aggressive deadlines to adopt quantum-resistant encryption while boosting America’s quantum workforce.
- Five Eyes Issues Urgent AI Warning: Cyber Threats Could Escalate Within Monthsby Peter Suciu on June 24, 2026 at 11:30 am
Top cyber officials are urging leaders to act now, warning that frontier AI models could reshape both cyber defense and offensive operations.
- Cleared Cyber & Aerospace Hiring Trends: What Employers Want in 2026by Phoebe Wells on June 18, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Explore the latest cleared cyber and aerospace hiring trends, AI workforce impacts, in-demand skills, and career advice from industry leaders.
- AI Developer Anthropic Disabled Its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 Platformsby Peter Suciu on June 17, 2026 at 11:24 am
Although the letter to the AI developer hasnāt been released, there is speculation that concerns were raised over the potential for the models to be subject to a ājailbreakā that would bypass any corporate safeguards.
- The New Cyber Battlefield: Rethinking Cybersecurity Trainingby Aaron Knowles on June 10, 2026 at 6:30 pm
As cybercriminals rapidly adapt their tactics, traditional training struggles to keep pace. Organizations need a more modern approach.
- Pentagon Expands Chinese Military Company List, Adding Alibaba, Baidu, and Other Major Firmsby Peter Suciu on June 10, 2026 at 11:40 am
The latest additions to the Pentagon’s Chinese military company list underscore efforts to limit Beijing’s influence in U.S. defense programs.
- The Great American Artificial Intelligence Act Would Reshape AI Regulation, Cybersecurity Compliance, and Developer Oversightby Peter Suciu on June 9, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Backers of a new bipartisan bill argue that conflicting state AI laws are driving up costs and slowing innovation.
- Space Force Leaderās Instagram Hacked in Apparent Iranian Propaganda Campaignby Peter Suciu on June 3, 2026 at 11:30 am
A high-profile Instagram hack and reports of troop tracking reveal the evolving tactics of digital adversaries.
- Why AI Could Make Cybersecurity One of the Hottest Jobs in Techby Peter Suciu on May 27, 2026 at 12:05 pm
The rise of AI-powered cyberattacks is fueling surging demand for ethical hackers, penetration testers, and AI-savvy security engineers.
- Why the Port of Long Beach Just Opened a Cybersecurity Centerby Peter Suciu on May 20, 2026 at 11:30 am
A new $3.5 million center is designed to protect vital cargo networks from cyber disruptions that could ripple across the U.S. economy.
- FCC Extends Router Ban DeadlineāBut Warns of a Bigger Cybersecurity Threatby Peter Suciu on May 13, 2026 at 11:45 am
The FCCās surprise extension to 2029 aims to prevent millions of routers from becoming vulnerable āzombie devicesā in homes and businesses.
- Building the Justice League: Why Collaboration Beats Competition in Cyber Defenseby Aaron Knowles on May 12, 2026 at 6:30 pm
The Justice League isnāt one person. Itās powerful because each member brings a different capability that fills the othersā gaps
- Congress Questions Whether AI Data Centers Should Be Declared Critical Infrastructureby Peter Suciu on May 6, 2026 at 1:30 pm
Lawmakers are debating whether the backbone of the AI economyādata centersāshould be recognized and protected as critical infrastructure.
- Stop Collecting Certifications: Build Real Technical Capability in Your Cleared Careerby Brandon Osgood on May 5, 2026 at 4:30 pm
Certifications get attention, but performance gets hired. Build real capability with focused skills and repeatable workflows.























