Companies
SEC to drop high-profile SolarWinds hack lawsuit
The landmark lawsuit garnered pushback from dozens of cybersecurity leaders last year.
Contracts
Transportation Command seeks zero-trust contract management system
TRANSCOM seeks a mature, cloud-enabled solution to replace legacy tools and support the military's all-domain command strategy known as CJADC2.
Companies
Upcoming White House cyber strategy to seek more involvement with private sector
The Trump 2.0 cyber strategy is in development, National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross said, though he did not elaborate on when it would be released.
Companies
CISA orders government to patch F5 products after ‘nation-state’ cyber intrusion
“This cyber threat actor presents an imminent threat to federal networks using F5 devices and software,” CISA’s directive says. China-linked hackers previously exploited F5 vulnerabilities.
Companies
Crunch time for CMMC as November deadline looms
Full implementation of the standard takes effect in a month. In the meantime, a new study shows a compliance gap that could lock unprepared contractors out of defense contracts while cyber vulnerabilities persist.
Contracts
Pentagon unveils new cybersecurity framework to counter real-time threats
The five-phase construct emphasizes automation and continuous monitoring over checklists to protect defense systems.
Companies
Pentagon bans tech vendors from using China-based personnel following a ProPublica investigation
The Defense Department has tightened cybersecurity requirements for its cloud services providers. The changes come after ProPublica revealed how Microsoft’s use of China-based engineers left sensitive government
Contracts
Small business joint venture wins Coast Guard cyber contract
The five-year, $160 million contract covers information assurance services from headquarters to ships at sea.
Companies
Microsoft announces plan to transition to quantum resilience by 2033
Microsoft is taking a phased approach to ensuring its products meet a post-quantum cryptography standard.
Companies
Palo Alto seeks identity security growth in $25B CyberArk acquisition
Palo Alto sees the increasing use of artificial intelligence as driving demand for cybersecurity platforms that span network and identity security.
Opinion
The missing link in America's National Cybersecurity Strategy
Jordan Burris, former chief of staff to the federal CIO in the first Trump Administration, explains what's missing from our national cybersecurity strategy and why long-standing digital identity issues need to be addressed.
Opinion
Contractors must play a vital role in securing the nation’s digital future
Despite budget constraints, cyber defense remains a top priority as AI, automation and emerging threats reshape opportunities for federal contractors, writes Scott Orton, CEO of Owl Cyber Defense.
Companies
Federal cost cutting leads cyber contractors to rework ties with government
Federal agencies are trying to do more with less on cybersecurity spending as DOGE pursues spending reductions. Officials still insist that the private sector is needed to combat hackers.
Contracts
Pentagon seeks input on plan to streamline software authorizations
A new request for information follows a promise made by Katie Arrington to overhaul how the Defense Department runs its authority-to-operate process.
Podcasts
WT 360: How federal tech policy leans on speed, efficiency and commercial approaches
Bill Wright, head of global government affairs at Elastic, explains how the bipartisan nature of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity shapes policy and how industry can play a critical role in that.
Companies
Cyber champion Robert Metzger dies after cancer battle
The defense industry is mourning the loss of a legal expert, widely known as the "Godfather of CMMC," whose work on supply chain security helped shape national standards.
Contracts
DOD’s Katie Arrington shows no mercy to CMMC complainers
The Pentagon's acting IT leader warns contractors about compliance with the new cybersecurity standard and unveils plans to overhaul "archaic" software authorization and risk management framework processes.
Companies
Phishing campaign seeks to siphon Ukraine war intelligence from defense contractors
Nearly 880 spoofed domains of worldwide IT, defense and aerospace firms were identified between December and March, DomainTools Investigations says.
Contracts
GSA launches FedRAMP revamp
One major goal of the changes is to speed up the timeframe for agencies to get access to the latest technology quickly, “not months or years down the road,” the agency’s acting administrator said.
Contracts