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Agentic AI Expands Critical Infrastructure Attack Surface Beyond Governance
2+ week, 5+ day ago (346+ words) These two developments'represent'two curves that have now crossed, and the space between them is, for the moment,'largely ungoverned.' Agentic AI, software that does not merely respond to queries but takes autonomous actions, makes decisions, and'initiates'processes on behalf of organizations,…...
Brian Harrell Joins First Energy as Chief Security Officer
3+ week, 19+ hour ago (193+ words) Brian Harrell has joined First Energy as Chief Security Officer, taking on responsibility for the company's cybersecurity and physical security operations across one of the nation's largest electric utility systems. Harrell's role includes oversight of both information technology (IT) and…...
Frontline Watch: Iran Proxy Networks and the Lone Wolf Threat
1+ week, 6+ day ago (767+ words) Frontline Watch provides a weekly update on emerging terrorist activities and global threat trends, with Counterterrorism Managing Editor Dr. Mahmut Cengiz examining the developments shaping the security landscape both domestically and internationally, with research assistance from Sean Dilallo. The edition…...
The Criticality of Public-Private Partnerships for National Security
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (177+ words) Yet at the very moment when integrated collaboration is most critical, the connective tissue of partnership shows signs of strain." Why Cross-Sector Collaboration Matters More Than Ever" Further, a"ransomware attack on"a logistics"provider can delay fuel"deliveries. A…...
Federal Government Establishes Tech Force to Support AI and Technology Modernization
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (221+ words) OPM Director Scott Kupor described the initiative as an effort to attract experienced technologists into public service. Tech Force leadership will include representatives from OPM, OMB, GSA, and OSTP, along with officials from the White House and the National Science…...
DHS Chief Information Security Officer Hemant Baidwan Departs After 15 Years of Cyber Leadership
3+ week, 1+ day ago (215+ words) After more than 15 years at the Department of Homeland Security, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Hemant Baidwan is stepping away from the agency, closing out a career that spanned multiple senior cybersecurity roles across DHS. Baidwan most recently served as…...
OMB Issues New Policy to Strengthen Oversight and Transparency in Federal Technology
1+ week, 4+ day ago (461+ words) The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has released a new policy aimed at strengthening oversight, transparency, and accountability across federal technology programs, while elevating the role of agency chief information officers (CIOs) in decision-making. The memorandum, issued March 31, directs…...
Met Tel and Tek Synap Win Network Modernization Work for Tennessee and Georgia Army National Guard Units
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (270+ words) Met Tel and Tek Synap announced two separate network modernization efforts for Army National Guard units in Tennessee and Georgia, using Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) technology to replace aging communications infrastructure and improve connectivity, security, and reliability at Guard…...
Anthropic Unveils Project Glasswing to Identify and Address Critical Software Vulnerabilities Using AI
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (220+ words) AI firm Anthropic has launched Project Glasswing, an initiative which uses AI to identify and remediate undiscovered cybersecurity vulnerabilities in critical software. Anthropic Unveils Project Glasswing to Identify and Address Critical Software Vulnerabilities Using AI AI firm Anthropic has launched…...
CISA Webinar 4/28: ISC Facility Security Committee Seminar - Regions 5 & 7
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (231+ words) CISA Webinar 4/28: ISC Facility Security Committee Seminar " Regions 5 & 7 Homeland Security Today CISA Webinar 4/28: ISC Facility Security Committee Seminar " Regions 5 & 7 The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Interagency Security Committee (ISC) invite you to participate in the Facility Security…...