$858 billion defense bill focuses heavily on cyber. These are some highlights.
The National Defense Authorization Act omits some efforts such as one to compel federal contractors to provide software bills of material.
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NDAA
Langevin amendment to boost cyber defenses for critical infrastructure wins House approval
The designated entities will be required to report how they manage cyber risk for critical assets.
CISA’s advisory panel is announced, set to make recommendations on major cyber topics
Topics on the agenda include critical infrastructure protection and information sharing.
Deepfake laws emerge as harassment, security threats come into focus
Congress and states are stepping up.
Biden transition fills some top cybersecurity personnel spots
President-elect Joe Biden's transition team this week announced White House and federal agency jobs with cybersecurity responsibilities.
Lawmakers throw cold water on splitting Cyber Command from NSA
Congress is hitting back.
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Republican senators ask DOT, FAA to cease using Chinese drones
Capitol Hill is putting on the pressure.
Congressional pressure builds for White House to share classified cyber authorizations
The House voted in favor of ordering the Trump administration to release the classified memorandum that made it easier for the Pentagon to run offense cyber-operations against…
House’s defense bill looks to protect Pentagon’s tech supply chain
Chairman Adam Smith’s mark of the National Defense Authorization Act seeks to prevent the DOD from acquiring foreign telecommunications and video surveillance equipment from companies that could…
U.S. Cyber Command has shifted its definition of success
The success of Cyber Command can be measured in actions taken by other government agencies, according to a top command official.