Federal CISO Schneider Plans to Reinvigorate CyberStat in Fiscal 2021
The Office of Management and Budget has tried at least two other times to get agencies to consolidate and optimize their security operations centers (SOC). Keep Reading
Industry Snatches Another from Government as Paul Beckman Reported to Leave DHS
Paul Beckman is leaving his position as CISO at the Department of Homeland Security, MeriTalk has learned. He will be heading to Leidos joint venture company Consolidated Nuclear Security. Keep Reading
PERSPECTIVE: How the Next DHS CIO Can Get the Mission on the Right Track
There's a brief window of time to continue the scaffolding necessary to forge a culture of unified purpose. Keep Reading
Federal Cyber Chief: Supply Chain Security Against Foreign Influence Needs Work
There are still few answers on how to secure the government’s technology supply chain, according to federal Chief Information Security Officer Grant Schneider. Keep Reading
Critical Infrastructure Security & Resilience Month
Too Many CISOs Delay Cyber Response, DHS Official Says
Though it’s critical to have different groups weigh in on cybersecurity policies, he said, today there are too many cooks in the kitchen to execute a coherent, unified strategy. Keep Reading
Northrop Grumman Appoints Phyllis Schneck as Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer
In this role, Schneck will oversee Northrop Grumman’s global cybersecurity strategy and policies, and will be responsible for the security of the company’s products, services and infrastructures. Keep Reading
America’s Data at Risk as Agencies Fail to Comply with Basic Cybersecurity Standards
A new report by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations takes an in-depth look into agency cybersecurity and calls for action to address vulnerabilities. Keep Reading
PERSPECTIVE: 10 Skills of Highly Successful Chief Information Security Officers
When the CISO is part of the organization’s strategic planning process, this leads to a much more resilient organization. Keep Reading
Intermountain CISO West: Cybersecurity for Revenue Cycle Should Be a KPI
There needs to be a strong partnership between your cyber organization/operation and your revenue cycle. You also need to understand what are the threats and sources of loss. Keep Reading
Private Sector Looks to Government When Recruiting Cybersecurity Personnel
Ninety-seven percent of respondents indicated that their entire executive management team understands the importance of strong security practices. Keep Reading
CISOs Push for Stronger Security Protections in Vendor Products
Several healthcare chief information security officers have established a council to develop best practices for managing third-party risks. Keep Reading
First CISO of the U.S. Brig. Gen. Greg Touhill joins HSToday Editorial Board
Touhill is now president of Cyxtera Technologies' Cyxtera Federal Group (CFG) and was previously deputy assistant secretary of the Office of Cybersecurity and Communications, National Programs and Protection Directorate, Department of Homeland Security. Keep Reading
HHS Inspector General Confirms There Will Be a Cyber Office Probe
It follows months of controversy at the fledgling cyber office, after Chris Wlaschin, HHS' chief information security officer, put HCCIC executives Leo Scanlon and Maggie Amato on leave in September following allegations of contracting improprieties. Keep Reading