DHS's new order banning Acronis AG from federal systems also sheds new light on security concerns U.S. officials have about the company's products and services.
FILE - The Department of Homeland Security logo is seen during a news conference in Washington, Feb. 25, 2015. DHS says a looming Supreme Court decision on abortion, an increase of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border and the midterm elections are potential triggers for extremist violence over the next six months. DHS said June 7, 2022, in the National Terrorism Advisory System bulletin the U.S. was in a "heightened threat environment" already and these factors may worsen the situation. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)
FILE - Ukrainian servicemen prepare a "Chaklun" strike drone used for deep-strike operations against Russian positions in Crimea, in an undisclosed location in Ukraine, Aug. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Dan Bashakov, File)
"Not just having IT sitting at the table, or your CISO sitting at the table, I want to have compliance, business, everybody at the table," said Michael Volkov.
The lawsuit argues that DoD knew about problems with its cybersecurity practices but continued to “intentionally disregard its cybersecurity responsibilities.”
Following the judge's ruling this week, plaintiffs are still seeking to delete or expunge any copies of sensitive OPM data that DOGE agents still possess.
The FBI alerted contractors that North Korean IT workers are trying to obtain positions with cleared defense companies and others with government contracts.
When a digital footprint evolves daily, cybersecurity cannot rely on point-in-time checks. It must move beyond individual behavior and become operational.
“We now have all the work roles inside of a cyber protection team mapped out at this point, and learning their trade,” Lt. Gen. Christopher Eubank said.
Mike Duffy, the acting federal CISO, said the tabletop event will help ensure agencies have the capabilities and the processes to respond to any cyber event.
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Agencies that deploy cyber recovery tactics the way they deploy preventative measures will keep their missions running even when adversaries are already inside.
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Artificial intelligence is accelerating cybersecurity threats, while AI adoption is posing urgent risks around data, identity, trust and decision-making.
Capt. Patrick Thompson, the technical director of infrastructure at the Coast Guard, said it’s creating a more holistic strategy to meet the 2027 deadline.
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