Cybersecurity

Join Federal News Network’s journalists as they talk with federal and industry leaders so you can learn how to navigate and successfully meet these cybersecurity and information protection mandates. The post Federal News Network Compliance Exchange 2025 first appeared on Federal News Network.

Most CISA staff are furloughed and key information sharing authorities have expired, leading to an auspicious start to “Cybersecurity Awareness Month.” The post Cyber defenders on edge amid shutdown furloughs, expired authorities first appeared on Federal News Network.

More than 90% of DHS will continue working through a shutdown, but some gaps could emerge, especially with CISA expected to furlough two-thirds of its staff. The post Most DHS employees will continue working through shutdown first appeared on Federal News Network.

What does secure collaboration really look like in practice? The post How to achieve secure, mobile-first collaboration in the zero trust era first appeared on Federal News Network.

“It is time to look at ways we can enhance the security of what’s going back and forth digitally,” said Yejin Jang. The post Hackers used a fake congressional email to breach federal systems and exploit trust first appeared on Federal News Network.

“CISA is directing federal agencies to take immediate action to reduce risk to federal systems upon which our American population depends,” Chris Butera said. The post CISA orders civilian agencies to immediately patch Cisco vulnerabilities amid widespread attacks first appeared on Federal News Network.

Steve Casapulla has served at CISA for more than a decade and also led critical infrastructure efforts at the Office of the National Cyber Director. The post CISA names cyber policy vet to lead infrastructure security division first appeared on Federal News Network.

Learn how agencies can prepare their cybersecurity programs to leverage AI for stronger, smarter and more resilient operations The post Billington CyberSecurity Cyber and AI Outlook Series Episode 4: AI Threats: Making Sense of the Risks first appeared on Federal News Network.

Using AI to reduce lead times, speed statements of work and rev market research can help a pared-back procurement workforce keep pace, Unison’s Greg Young says. The post AI to the rescue of federal procurement? first appeared on Federal News Network.

Strengthening national resilience means investing in the partnerships that tie government and industry together. The post Shrinking cyber budgets and rising threats: Why public-private partnerships are now mission-critical first appeared on Federal News Network.

What should you know before making your FEHB and FEDVIP selections this year? The post Open Season Exchange 2026 presented by FedChoice first appeared on Federal News Network.

“The majority of security and privacy incidents start with human error. It’s not always a brute force attack on the system,” said Brandon Robinson. The post More U.S. cyber offense could mean more risk for companies caught in the crossfire first appeared on Federal News Network.

The House CR tacks on a short-term extension of the CISA 2015 law, potentially giving lawmakers more time to work out updates to the decade-old law. The post House CR includes short-term CISA 2015 extension first appeared on Federal News Network.

Early assessments are revealing ITAR and EAR violations many contractors didn’t know they had, and the consequences can be serious. The post CMMC audits are uncovering hidden export control risks  first appeared on Federal News Network.

“The nature of threats has changed. And we must also change how we look at the landscape,” said Jason Mordeno. The post The front door is the new frontline of physical security first appeared on Federal News Network.