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nextgov.com > cybersecurity > 2026 > 01 > cisa-cease-participation-rsac-conference-after-biden-era-cyber-leader-named-ceo > 410921

CISA to cease participation at RSAC conference after Biden-era cyber leader named CEO

CISA to cease participation at RSAC conference after Biden-era cyber leader named CEO1+ hour, 45+ min ago   (536+ words) The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency will not partake in the RSAC cybersecurity conference in March, a decision that comes around a week after a top Biden-era cyber leader was named CEO of the event. Jen Easterly, the former CISA…...

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nextgov.com > cybersecurity > 2026 > 01 > democrats-press-cisas-acting-chief-over-major-staffing-cuts > 410841

Democrats press CISA’s acting chief over major staffing cuts

Democrats press CISA’s acting chief over major staffing cuts2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (789+ words) Madhu Gottumukkala, CISA's acting director, testified before the panel alongside top officials from other agencies. He rehashed CISA's efforts over the past year to better align its work with its statutory authorities and sought to defend major cost-cutting measures that…...

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nextgov.com > ideas > 2026 > 01 > long-tiktok-clock-was-ticking-standards-foreign-owned-apps > 410838

Long before TikTok, the clock Was ticking on standards for foreign-owned apps

Long before TikTok, the clock Was ticking on standards for foreign-owned apps2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (274+ words) Anthony Kwan / Stringer / Getty Images If you have kids, or if you can remember when you were one yourself, you may be familiar with the phrase, "My house, my rules." It's a tenet that many parents fall back on when…...

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nextgov.com > people > 2026 > 01 > michael-lynch-becomes-gsa-deputy-administrator-again > 410809

Michael Lynch becomes GSA deputy administrator again

Michael Lynch becomes GSA deputy administrator again3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (274+ words) Lynch previously held the deputy administrator's responsibilities from March to July 2025 under then-GSA acting administrator Stephen Ehikian. The General Services Administration announced on Tuesday that it is naming Michael Lynch to serve as deputy administrator of the agency, elevating an…...

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nextgov.com > people > 2026 > 01 > cisa-budget-bill-would-require-agency-maintain-sufficient-staffing-levels > 410796

CISA budget bill would require agency to maintain ‘sufficient’ staffing levels

CISA budget bill would require agency to maintain ‘sufficient’ staffing levels3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (373+ words) Lawmakers expect the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to use part of the funding provided in Tuesday's minibus package to expand its workforce and sustain election security efforts, according to a congressional statement accompanying the bill. The funding directive, laid…...

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nextgov.com > modernization > 2026 > 01 > funding-bill-extends-tmf-and-cyber-measures-through-september > 410788

Funding bill extends TMF and cyber measures through September

Funding bill extends TMF and cyber measures through September3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (399+ words) By Natalie Alms and David DiMolfetta The funding package released Tuesday morning extends authorization for the lapsed Technology Modernization Fund and several cybersecurity statutes through the end of the 2026 fiscal year in September." Congressional authorization for the Technology Modernization Fund…...

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nextgov.com > people > 2026 > 01 > katie-arrington-departs-dod-rejoin-private-sector > 410768

Katie Arrington departs DOD to rejoin private sector

Katie Arrington departs DOD to rejoin private sector1+ week, 3+ hour ago   (195+ words) Katie Arrington has left DOD and will join IonQ as its chief information officer. Courtesy IonQ Katie Arrington, one of the original CMMC advocates, has gone back to the private sector and will'join IonQ as its chief information officer. Her…...

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nextgov.com > people > 2026 > 01 > trump-officials-consider-skipping-premier-cyber-conference-after-biden-era-cyber-leader-named-ceo > 410744

Trump officials consider skipping premier cyber conference after Biden-era cyber leader named CEO

Trump officials consider skipping premier cyber conference after Biden-era cyber leader named CEO1+ week, 22+ hour ago   (424+ words) Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images Top Trump administration cyber officials are in discussions to cancel their attendance at the RSAC Conference'taking place in San Francisco in March after a top Biden-era cyber leader was named CEO of the event,…...

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nextgov.com > people > 2026 > 01 > trumps-tech-force-hiring-effort-extends-application-deadline > 410738

Trump’s Tech Force hiring effort extends application deadline

Trump’s Tech Force hiring effort extends application deadline1+ week, 1+ day ago   (827+ words) Trump 2.0is extending the application deadline for its new U.S. Tech Force by over two weeks due to "tremendous interest," the administrationannounced Thursday. The hiring push comes after over 330,000 federal employees left the government last year, including technologists. It should be easier…...

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nextgov.com > people > 2026 > 01 > rudd-defends-qualifications-lead-nsa-cyber-command-confirmation-hearing > 410731

Rudd defends qualifications to lead NSA, Cyber Command at confirmation hearing

Rudd defends qualifications to lead NSA, Cyber Command at confirmation hearing1+ week, 1+ day ago   (867+ words) Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, nominee to be lead the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command, arrives to his Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing in Dirksen building on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images President Donald…...