Cybersecurity

Gina Scinta, deputy chief technology officer at Thales Trusted Cyber Technologies, has warned that insider threats pose a significant risk to federal infrastructure, and said to improve security, organizations require a diversified strategy that combines several tools. In an article posted on Security Magazine, the executive identified the key features that organizations must consider when […] More

General Dynamics Information Technology has shared its three-part framework that could enable agencies to assess their post-quantum cryptography risks and readiness. In a blog post, Matthew McFadden, vice president of cyber at GDIT, said multiple civilian agencies where the company has applied the Discover, Assess, Manage framework for PQC preparations are ahead of the curve. […] More

Lawelawe Defense has completed its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 Level 2 self-assessment. In a LinkedIn post on Monday, Lawelawe Defense CEO John Boyle said the action is a critical milestone in the company’s commitment to protecting national security. “To our contracting community: If CMMC compliance is central to your mission, consider Lawelawe for a […] More

MITRE has published a new framework to aid in the mitigation of risks associated with digital financial systems such as cryptocurrency. Published Monday, the Adversarial Actions in Digital Asset Payment Technologies, or AADAPT, is designed to provide developers, policymakers and financial institutions with information and a detailed methodology for identifying, analyzing and addressing cyberthreats. What […] More

Data security company Virtru has secured $50 million in a new funding round led by ICONIQ. Virtru said Friday it will use the capital to accelerate the adoption of the open standard Trusted Data Format, or TDF; expand protection for sensitive artificial intelligence and analytics workflows; and scale mission-critical platforms in support of defense and […] More

Matthew McFadden, vice president of cyber at General Dynamics Information Technology, said government agencies should avoid fragmented cyber strategies and take actionable steps to strengthen their defenses against cyberattacks, including achieving real-time, unified visibility across the enterprise. Enterprise-to-Edge Visibility “Gaps in visibility leave agencies vulnerable because they create opportunities for attackers to get into an […] More