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Florida selects data vendor for workforce education push

The software company Pairin is developing software that its CEO said could "change everything" about how funds are directed to various educational and training institutions in Florida.

Jun 24, 2021 By Colin Wood

Assistant Attorney General for National Security John C. Demers participates in a virtual news conference at the Department of Justice on October 28, 2020 in Washington, DC. – Five Chinese agents have been arrested in the United States for their role in an operation targeting opponents of the Chinese government, US officials announced on October 28, 2020. Assistant Attorney General John Demers said charges had been filed against eight people involved in an “illegal Chinese law enforcement operation known as Fox Hunt.” (Photo by Sarah Silbiger / POOL / AFP) (Photo by SARAH SILBIGER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Veteran Justice official who oversaw cybercrime cases to step down

Demers' position is one of the most powerful cyber-related perches in the U.S. government.

Jun 14, 2021 By Sean Lyngaas

WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 10: Jen Easterly (L), nominee to be the Director of the Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and Chris Inglis, nominee to be the National Cyber Director, are sworn-in during their confirmation hearing before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on June 10, 2021 in Washington, DC. These cybersecurity posts will have a focus on implementing a national cyber policy and defense against cyberattacks. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Biden cyber nominees Easterly, Inglis describe ransomware as urgent national security threat

Americans got their closest look yet of how Chris Inglis and Jen Easterly would approach major cybersecurity issues.

Jun 10, 2021 By Sean Lyngaas

Biden calls for tech modernization to boost workforce at national security, foreign policy agencies

Agencies must recommend innovative ways of recruiting and retaining tech talent, as well as surging hiring during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb 5, 2021 By Dave Nyczepir

Chris DeRusha, who protected Biden campaign from hackers, says he is the Federal CISO

DeRusha is returning to familiar territory, having served as a White House cybersecurity adviser when Biden was vice president.

Jan 26, 2021 By Sean Lyngaas

White House plans to select Rob Silvers, a Mayorkas ally, to lead DHS’s cyber outfit

It's the role formerly held by Chris Krebs, whom Donald Trump fired via tweet.

Jan 22, 2021 By Sean Lyngaas

Rob Joyce named new NSA cybersecurity director

He'll be the second-ever director.

Jan 15, 2021 By Shannon Vavra

“Closeup of the White House facade and front lawn on a summer evening, in Washington DC. One of the rare moments when the sun is shining on the north side of the building. Picture taken from Pennsylvania Avenue.”

White House pushes civilian agencies to use trustworthy AI in new executive order

The order borrows heavily from principles already established by the defense and intelligence communities, extending them to those outside the national security space.

Dec 3, 2020 By Jackson Barnett

Smart young woman satisfied with learning language during online courses using netbook, smiling female student doing homework task in college library searching information via laptop computer

CISA begins work on national network of cyber technical institutes

The Critical Infrastructure Resilience Institute, a DHS Center of Excellence, was given $2 million to come up with a plan.

Nov 3, 2020 By Dave Nyczepir

Ex-DHS officials urge department to double down on its cybersecurity work

A new bipartisan report suggests DHS cut ties with some of the “most partisan” aspects of its work, and redouble its cybersecurity efforts.

Aug 13, 2020 By Sean Lyngaas