Government: Federal, State and Local

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. 

DOGE has been feeding sensitive federal information into AI. Security leaders discuss. 

A bipartisan congressional bill has been proposed, which would prohibit the use of DeepSeek on government devices.

Law enforcement agencies have dismantled 39 cybercrime domains and associated servers.

The White House has named Brian Driscoll, a veteran agent, to serve as acting FBI director. 

The Department of Homeland Security has dismissed its advisory committees, including the Cyber Safety Review Board (CSRB).

The Biden Administration has established a new executive order. Cybersecurity leaders discuss its implications.

The Biden Administration has proposed a framework for AI chip exports, and security leaders are sharing their thoughts. 

2025 will be a pivotal year as business leaders look to protect organizational and user data from damaging cyberattacks. 

A chairwoman for the FCC has made cybersecurity proposal for telecommunication organizations in light of recent hacking events.  

The recent Chinese hacking campaign against telecommunications companies underscores value of mobile data. 

Florida passed a bill requiring local governments to adopt new cybersecurity standards.

Cybersecurity experts are discussing the resignation of Jen Easterly, Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

As CISA kicks off Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, the agency is offering advice to critical infrastructure organizations on how to remain resilient.