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David DiMolfetta
Cybersecurity Reporter, Nextgov/FCW
David DiMolfetta covers cybersecurity for Nextgov/FCW. Previously, he researched The Cybersecurity 202 and The Technology 202 newsletters at The Washington Post and covered AI, cybersecurity and technology policy for S&P Global Market Intelligence. He holds a BBA from The George Washington University and an MS from Georgetown University. Get in touch with him on X/Twitter: @ddimolfetta
Companies
Tech firms pledge to release products with built-in security features
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has been trying to get companies to agree to its "secure by design" paradigm for months.
- By David DiMolfetta
Companies
CISA's proposed framework for cyber incident reporting rules includes subpoena power
The rules also require that covered entities that pay ransomware hackers to regain control of their systems and data must report such payments to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
- By David DiMolfetta
Contracts
CISA rolls out secure software attestation form
A repository for software attestation submissions will be available later in March.
- By David DiMolfetta
Contracts
IARPA makes awards in 4-year effort studying hacker psychology
The program greenlit research contracts for technologies that would use psychology to thwart hackers.
- By David DiMolfetta