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fromWIRED
1 week ago
US politics

A Top Democrat Is Urging Colleagues to Support Trump's Spy Machine

US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 hour ago

Did the FBI just post this propaganda video to save Kash Patel's job?

The FBI released a video celebrating Director Kash Patel's first year, criticized as propaganda for its cinematic portrayal of law enforcement successes.
SF politics
fromEsquire
3 days ago

Kash Patel Is Wasting FBI Resources to Go After a California Democrat

FBI Director Kash Patel is aggressively pursuing investigations against Rep. Eric Swalwell despite previous case closures and lack of criminal charges.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Ex-FBI agents who worked on Trump cases sue agency and DoJ over firings

Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination for their work on Trump-related investigations, seeking to represent others fired for political reasons.
US politics
fromWIRED
1 week ago

A Top Democrat Is Urging Colleagues to Support Trump's Spy Machine

Jim Himes advocates for preserving the FBI's warrantless search powers, citing reforms and compliance rates despite concerns over recent changes in oversight.
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

Old-school spycraft could make a comeback as AI undermines trust

AI may enhance intelligence gathering but also revive traditional espionage methods due to reliability issues with digital communications.
fromPOLITICO
4 hours ago

Trump asks Congress to supersize military budget, slash domestic programs

The White House is seeking a 10 percent cut to nondefense spending, proposing a reduction of $73 billion from federal programs outside the military, targeting environmental initiatives.
Washington DC
#us-military
World news
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

The Most Important Decision of Trump's Presidency

U.S. military plans include potential ground assaults in Iran targeting Kharg Island and enriched uranium sites, pending President Trump's approval.
World news
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

The Most Important Decision of Trump's Presidency

U.S. military plans include potential ground assaults in Iran targeting Kharg Island and enriched uranium sites, pending President Trump's approval.
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Microsoft expands Copilot agentic tools in government clouds

The Researcher and Analyst agentic capabilities, along with Microsoft's Agent Builder and Copilot Studio publishing, are available for workflows in Government Community Cloud, Government Community Cloud‐High and the Department of Defense cloud.
Roam Research
Information security
fromTheregister
23 hours ago

Maude-HCS helps model and validate covert network designs

Maude-HCS, an open-source toolkit for covert communication networks, allows organizations to experiment with secure and anonymous communication systems.
#trump
US Elections
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

Trump's Case for War Fails to Mention How to Win It

Trump's inconsistent claims about the war raise questions about strategy and effectiveness, despite asserting America is 'winning bigger than ever before.'
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Trump polled advisers about replacing Tulsi Gabbard as intelligence chief

Trump is considering replacing Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence due to frustrations over her defense of a former deputy's stance on Iran.
#iran
Privacy professionals
fromAxios
3 days ago

Cyber warfare starts to get personal in war between U.S., Israel and Iran

Iran-linked hackers are using data leaks and intimidation tactics against individuals to influence public perception during the current conflict.
SF politics
fromPOLITICO
1 week ago

Troop deployments test Republicans' nerves on Capitol Hill

Republican concerns grow over potential ground invasion of Iran, fearing significant political backlash and advocating for congressional input on military actions.
World news
fromTNW | Me
2 days ago

Iran's IRGC names 18 US tech firms including Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia as military targets

The IRGC named 18 US tech firms as targets for retaliation against alleged roles in assassinations in Iran.
Privacy professionals
fromAxios
3 days ago

Cyber warfare starts to get personal in war between U.S., Israel and Iran

Iran-linked hackers are using data leaks and intimidation tactics against individuals to influence public perception during the current conflict.
SF politics
fromPOLITICO
1 week ago

Troop deployments test Republicans' nerves on Capitol Hill

Republican concerns grow over potential ground invasion of Iran, fearing significant political backlash and advocating for congressional input on military actions.
World news
fromTNW | Me
2 days ago

Iran's IRGC names 18 US tech firms including Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia as military targets

The IRGC named 18 US tech firms as targets for retaliation against alleged roles in assassinations in Iran.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Boeing Gains 5%, Lockheed Martin Up 2%: Defense Stocks Are Having a Moment as Pentagon Spending Accelerates

Boeing and Lockheed Martin shares rose significantly due to a major Pentagon contract to triple production capacity for PAC-3 missile seekers.
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

HHS reverses Biden-era restructuring of its IT and tech operations

HHS Chief Information Officer Clark Minor stated that consolidating the CTO, CDO, and CAIO roles within his office allows the department to move faster on shared platforms and protect systems more effectively.
Healthcare
fromThe Walrus
3 days ago

The Man Who Put AI at the Centre of America's War Machine | The Walrus

"War is terrible, war is terrible, war is terrible," he intones, holding my gaze and giving voice to a universal chorus.
DC food
Data science
fromComputerworld
3 days ago

IT lesson from the Iran war: AI makes your data problems so much worse

AI can exacerbate existing data issues in enterprises, as demonstrated by the US military's bombing due to outdated intelligence.
#anthropic
fromBreaking Defense
6 days ago
Intellectual property law

Judge grants Anthropic preliminary injunction but Pentagon CTO says ban still stands - Breaking Defense

Intellectual property law
fromBreaking Defense
6 days ago

Judge grants Anthropic preliminary injunction but Pentagon CTO says ban still stands - Breaking Defense

Federal Judge Rita Lin granted a preliminary injunction favoring Anthropic against the US government, halting supply chain risk designations until the lawsuit concludes.
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
6 days ago

Judge blocks DOD's ban on Anthropic, calls it First Amendment retaliation

A federal judge temporarily blocked the government's ban on Anthropic, citing retaliation and due process violations by the Defense Department.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
9 hours ago

As DOJ prepares to share state voter data with DHS, a key privacy officer resigns

The DOJ is acquiring sensitive voter registration data, raising privacy concerns, as a key privacy officer resigns amid ongoing legal challenges.
#cia
Roam Research
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 days ago

The Chalk Mark Still Matters: Russian Espionage Handling in the Modern Era

Russian intelligence tradecraft has evolved in agent handling, incorporating advanced communication techniques and urban geography for signaling.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Iran's hackers are on the offensive against the US and Israel

Iran has launched coordinated cyber attacks against Israel, but has not targeted critical infrastructure decisively during the current conflict.
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

Iran-Linked Hackers Breach FBI Director Kash Patel's Email, Leak Messages Online

An Iran-linked hacking group breached FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email, releasing non-sensitive information as a retaliatory cyber attack.
Information security
fromFortune
5 days ago

'There are a lot more attacks happening that aren't being reported': Iran's cyber response creeps across the globe | Fortune

Iran is using sophisticated cyber tactics to exploit vulnerabilities during missile strikes against Israel.
Information security
fromThe Cipher Brief
6 days ago

Trump's Cyber Strategy Is a Strong Playbook, but It's All in the Execution

The National Cyber Strategy aims to enhance U.S. national security through aggressive defense and collaboration with the private sector.
Information security
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Iran's hackers are on the offensive against the US and Israel

Iran has launched coordinated cyber attacks against Israel, but has not targeted critical infrastructure decisively during the current conflict.
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

Iran-Linked Hackers Breach FBI Director Kash Patel's Email, Leak Messages Online

An Iran-linked hacking group breached FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email, releasing non-sensitive information as a retaliatory cyber attack.
Information security
fromFortune
5 days ago

'There are a lot more attacks happening that aren't being reported': Iran's cyber response creeps across the globe | Fortune

Iran is using sophisticated cyber tactics to exploit vulnerabilities during missile strikes against Israel.
Information security
fromThe Cipher Brief
6 days ago

Trump's Cyber Strategy Is a Strong Playbook, but It's All in the Execution

The National Cyber Strategy aims to enhance U.S. national security through aggressive defense and collaboration with the private sector.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

New contract for background investigations raises concerns about scale and risk

DCSA is modernizing its Case Processing Operations Center to enhance background investigations and incorporate Continuous Vetting for national security.
#ice
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
US politics

ICE says it bought Paragon's spyware to use in drug trafficking cases | TechCrunch

fromSilicon Canals
22 hours ago
US politics

ICE confirms it deployed Paragon spyware inside the United States for drug trafficking cases - Silicon Canals

US politics
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

ICE says it bought Paragon's spyware to use in drug trafficking cases | TechCrunch

ICE has utilized spyware from Paragon Solutions to combat drug trafficking and foreign terrorist organizations' use of encrypted communications.
US politics
fromSilicon Canals
22 hours ago

ICE confirms it deployed Paragon spyware inside the United States for drug trafficking cases - Silicon Canals

ICE is using commercial spyware domestically, raising constitutional concerns about warrantless surveillance and lack of oversight.
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Only Trump decides when cyberwar turns into real war

The president should have a lot of leeway in which he determines whether or not the nation's going to respond kinetically. This flexibility is crucial in the evolving landscape of cyber warfare.
World politics
Privacy professionals
fromFEDweek
4 days ago

Agencies Need More Complete Guidance on Privacy Considerations of AI Use, Says GAO

GAO identifies gaps in AI guidance, highlighting risks and the need for comprehensive privacy protections in agency implementations.
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

ODNI is building a framework to boost spy agencies' AI adoption

"Protecting our nation's most sensitive information from those who seek to exploit it, while making sure our intelligence professionals have the tools and access they need to do their jobs, is not optional; it is essential to our national security."
Information security
#ai-regulation
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

The Pentagon's 'woke AI' problem

The Trump administration pressured Anthropic to expand Pentagon contract terms to include 'all lawful purposes' or face supply chain risk designation, framing the conflict as opposition to 'woke AI' despite Anthropic's extensive use in defense and intelligence operations.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

The Pentagon formally labels Anthropic a supply-chain risk

The Defense Department formally designated Anthropic a 'supply-chain risk,' barring defense contractors from using Claude AI in government work over disputes regarding autonomous weapons and mass surveillance policies.
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

The Pentagon's 'woke AI' problem

The Trump administration pressured Anthropic to expand Pentagon contract terms to include 'all lawful purposes' or face supply chain risk designation, framing the conflict as opposition to 'woke AI' despite Anthropic's extensive use in defense and intelligence operations.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

The Pentagon formally labels Anthropic a supply-chain risk

The Defense Department formally designated Anthropic a 'supply-chain risk,' barring defense contractors from using Claude AI in government work over disputes regarding autonomous weapons and mass surveillance policies.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Top Trump Spox Asked About Massive Military Complex' Under New White House Ballroom

A massive military complex is being built under the new White House ballroom, with upgrades to facilities ongoing.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Rep. Eric Swalwell responds to reports that FBI wants to revive Chinese spy investigation case

FBI investigation into Eric Swalwell found no wrongdoing; Swalwell criticizes the release of files as a political distraction.
#government-shutdown
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
23 hours ago

US Homeland Security shutdown to stretch on, despite Senate passing funding

The House has not voted on the Senate bill, prolonging the partial government shutdown affecting DHS funding and federal workers.
fromPOLITICO
3 days ago
US politics

The DHS shutdown might never end

The government shutdown has left tens of thousands of workers affected, with low morale and no immediate resolution in sight.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
23 hours ago

US Homeland Security shutdown to stretch on, despite Senate passing funding

The House has not voted on the Senate bill, prolonging the partial government shutdown affecting DHS funding and federal workers.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
3 days ago

The DHS shutdown might never end

The government shutdown has left tens of thousands of workers affected, with low morale and no immediate resolution in sight.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

As US troops sail to Middle East, how likely is Trump to order boots on the ground?

US troops are being deployed to the Middle East amid diplomatic efforts to end the war in Iran, with a focus on Kharg Island.
Law
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

The Unbearable Lightness of Signalgate

The Uniform Code of Military Justice enforces discipline across all military ranks through 158 articles covering both civilian crimes and military-specific offenses, with recent courts-martial demonstrating consistent enforcement of conduct standards.
#dhs
US politics
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

DHS Is Still Shut Down Because Extremists Own Mike Johnson

The Department of Homeland Security faces the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history due to congressional disagreements over funding and immigration enforcement.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

DHS drops investigation into former acting CISA chief's failed polygraph exam

DHS closed an investigation into CISA staff who arranged a polygraph for the former acting director, clearing them of wrongdoing.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

DHS Is Still Shut Down Because Extremists Own Mike Johnson

The Department of Homeland Security faces the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history due to congressional disagreements over funding and immigration enforcement.
#military-ai
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

The Defense Department reportedly plans to train AI models on classified military data

The Pentagon plans to train AI models on classified information in secure facilities for exclusive military use to enhance warfighting capabilities.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

The Defense Department reportedly plans to train AI models on classified military data

The Pentagon plans to train AI models on classified information in secure facilities for exclusive military use to enhance warfighting capabilities.
#immigration
fromenglish.elpais.com
22 hours ago
US politics

The partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security: What's next, and Trump's deadline

Congress is deadlocked over immigration funding, leading to the longest partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security in U.S. history.
fromIndependent
3 days ago
US politics

Alex Woodward: How ICE agents have become Donald Trump's own personal police

Donald Trump is using armed ICE officers at airports to pressure Democrats and Republicans regarding the filibuster.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
22 hours ago

The partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security: What's next, and Trump's deadline

Congress is deadlocked over immigration funding, leading to the longest partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security in U.S. history.
US politics
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Alex Woodward: How ICE agents have become Donald Trump's own personal police

Donald Trump is using armed ICE officers at airports to pressure Democrats and Republicans regarding the filibuster.
Intellectual property law
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

DOD says Anthropic's 'red lines' make it an 'unacceptable risk to national security' | TechCrunch

The Department of Defense claims Anthropic poses an unacceptable national security risk, alleging the company might disable or alter its AI technology during military operations if its ethical guidelines are violated.
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Indian government probes CCTV espionage linked to Pakistan

Indian authorities have reportedly ordered an audit of the nation's CCTV cameras, after police uncovered what they claim was a Pakistan-backed surveillance operation involving cameras aimed at railway stations and other infrastructure.
Privacy professionals
Science
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Satellite firm pauses imagery after revealing Iran's attacks on US bases

Planet Labs implemented a 96-hour delay on satellite imagery from Gulf States, Iraq, and Kuwait to prevent adversarial actors from using damage assessment data during Middle East conflict.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

The Pentagon is developing alternatives to Anthropic, report says | TechCrunch

The Pentagon is developing its own large language models to replace Anthropic's AI after their $200 million contract collapsed over disagreements on military access restrictions and weapons deployment safeguards.
US politics
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Deadline issued for UFO videos as Congress warns of 'threat' to US

Lawmakers demand federal agencies release UFO videos by April 14, 2026, citing potential threats to US military forces.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

National cyber director doesn't envision industry doing offensive hacking

The U.S. National Cyber Director clarifies that private sector companies will not conduct offensive cyber operations on behalf of the government, but will instead provide intelligence and defensive support.
Venture
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

What the Latest Policy and Tech Shifts Mean for National Security

Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems require integrated, multi-layered defense architectures combining non-kinetic and kinetic responses rather than isolated legacy technologies, as modern autonomous drones render traditional electronic warfare ineffective.
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 weeks ago

The Future of War Is Now: What Washington Needs to Hear from the Battlefield

I have been working in Ukraine since 2019, first as an active Green Beret advising in an official capacity, then after leaving that service, directing special operations on the ground and more recently carrying hard-won lessons back to NATO before they are forgotten or overtaken by the next news cycle.
Washington DC
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Warren presses Pentagon over decision to grant xAI access to classified networks | TechCrunch

Senator Warren expresses national security concerns about the Pentagon granting xAI's Grok AI access to classified networks due to the chatbot's documented harmful outputs including violent and abusive content.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Hegseth's Broker Sought To Invest in Defense Contractors

Hegseth's financial broker inquired about a multimillion-dollar investment in BlackRock's Defense Industrials Active ETF, which invests in global defense and security-related companies.
US politics
World news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

US and Israel 'consider special forces raid' to seize Iran's enriched uranium - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The United States and Israel are discussing a potential special forces operation to seize Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpile to prevent nuclear weapon development.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Airport congestion eases as TSA workers receive backpay but record DHS shutdown drags on US politics live

Security lines at airports have improved as TSA officers receive backpay after the government shutdown.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

FBI investigating breach that reportedly hit wiretapping net

The FBI is investigating a breach of its wiretapping and surveillance systems, while Europol dismantled major cybercrime platforms including a phishing service and stolen data marketplace.
Information security
fromtechcrunch.com
4 weeks ago

FBI investigating hack on its wiretap and surveillance systems: report

Hackers breached FBI networks managing wiretaps and foreign intelligence surveillance warrants, marking another major U.S. government cybersecurity incident amid ongoing threats from Chinese and Russian threat actors.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
4 weeks ago

James 'Aaron' Bishop Tapped to Serve as New Pentagon CISO

James Bishop assumes the role of Deputy Chief Information Officer for Cybersecurity and Chief Information Security Officer at the Department of Defense, bringing experience from the Air Force, Microsoft, and SAIC.
#fbi-cybersecurity
fromSecurityWeek
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

FBI Investigating 'Suspicious' Cyber Activity on System Holding Sensitive Surveillance Information

The FBI is investigating suspicious activities on an internal system containing sensitive surveillance data, with an unidentified actor using sophisticated techniques to exploit network security controls.
fromTechRepublic
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

FBI Investigates Suspicious Activity in Surveillance Platform

The FBI is investigating suspicious cyber activity on systems managing surveillance and wiretap warrants, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in sensitive law enforcement infrastructure.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
3 weeks ago

FBI Investigating 'Suspicious' Cyber Activity on System Holding Sensitive Surveillance Information

The FBI is investigating suspicious activities on an internal system containing sensitive surveillance data, with an unidentified actor using sophisticated techniques to exploit network security controls.
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
3 weeks ago

FBI Investigates Suspicious Activity in Surveillance Platform

The FBI is investigating suspicious cyber activity on systems managing surveillance and wiretap warrants, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in sensitive law enforcement infrastructure.
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Now accepting applications - for classified intel

Over the past year, waves of federal layoffs have left thousands of government employees and contractor clients suddenly out of work. For foreign intelligence services, that disruption has opened new opportunities. With more former U.S. officials seeking employment or freelance work - often in specialized national security fields - adversaries, namely China, have stepped in, posing as consulting firms, research groups and recruiters.
US news
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

National Security Begins Behind the Toaster

Dear Secretary Pete Hegseth, I realize that this is a big ask, but would you please invade and take possession of my son and daughter-in-law's apartment? Or maybe you'd like to make them an offer first? Either way, as a concerned mother and patriot who believes that national security begins at home, I feel it's my duty to let you know that Otis and Luna, the co-dictators of Unit 4-C, at 439 Bergen Street, in Park Slope, Brooklyn, must be overthrown.
Humor
Information security
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Potential US-built hacking tools obtained by foreign spies and cybercriminals, research says

A sophisticated iPhone hacking toolkit called Coruna, likely originating from U.S. government development, has proliferated to foreign intelligence agencies and criminal groups, compromising iOS devices through multiple exploit chains.
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks ago

Trump's Former Counter-Terrorism Official Investigated Over Alleged Leaks

Joe Kent, President Trump's former top counter-terrorism official, is under investigation by the FBI's Criminal Division for allegedly improperly sharing classified information. The investigation began months before Kent's recent resignation, according to four individuals with direct knowledge of the probe who spoke to Semafor.
US politics
fromDataBreaches.Net
1 month ago

CISA Releases New Guidance on Assembling Multi-Disciplinary Insider Threat Management Teams - DataBreaches.Net

CISA's guidance is intended to assist critical infrastructure stakeholders, which includes private sector entities across various sectors, with implementing an insider threat mitigation program that combines physical security, cybersecurity, personnel awareness, and community partnerships. Although framed for critical infrastructure, CISA's guidance is relevant to a broader range of organizations, including those outside of critical infrastructure sectors.
Information security
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Ex-CIA analyst David McCloskey on the Mossad's intelligence inside Iran: I was surprised'

From what I have seen on open-source intelligence, the Israelis had essentially developed a capability to tap existing public CCTV networks in Tehran and then layered on top of that, a bunch of data integration software that enable them to build targeting packages on senior leaders. My sense is that there was a US-sourced piece of humint that was then able to be fed into that model.
US politics
Information security
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

CISA acting director moved to new DHS role

CISA acting director Madhu Gottumukkala is departing to become DHS director of strategic implementation, with Nick Andersen assuming the acting director role amid leadership changes and workforce reductions.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

High Alert': DHS and FBI Monitoring Potential Threats on US Soil During Strikes on Iran

U.S. homeland security officials are coordinating enhanced monitoring and threat prevention measures following military action against Iran.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

It would take the Pentagon months to replace Anthropic's AI tools: sources

The Pentagon threatens to blacklist Anthropic's Claude AI if the company refuses to remove restrictions on mass surveillance and autonomous weapons use, potentially delaying military access to advanced AI tools for months.
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

CIA's social media guide to evading Iranian internet restrictions racks up millions of views as Trump considers military action | Fortune

The CIA publicly recruited Iranian informants via social media in Farsi during escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and nuclear negotiations.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Senator, who has repeatedly warned about secret U.S. government surveillance, sounds new alarm over 'CIA activities' | TechCrunch

Sen. Ron Wyden, with access to classified intelligence, expressed deep concerns about CIA activities, highlighting secrecy, oversight limits, and a contentious agency response.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
2 months ago

Is Renewing CISA Enough to Restore Confidence for Cyber Threat Reporters?

Temporary extensions and stop-and-go reauthorizations of CISA create uncertainty that undermines real-time cyber threat reporting and industry confidence.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Video: Opinion | The President's Personal Spy Chief

Tulsi Gabbard, as director of national intelligence, is undermining the independence and credibility of U.S. intelligence through politicized actions involving the 2020 election.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

NSA alum returns to agency to serve as deputy director

Tim Kosiba was appointed NSA deputy director to lead operations, manage civilian leadership, set policy, and oversee execution of the agency's strategy.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

CIA announces new acquisition framework to speed tech adoption

The CIA implemented a centralized, streamlined acquisition framework to speed vendor vetting, IT authorization, and rapid procurement of breakthrough technologies for urgent national security missions.
US politics
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Massive Obama Administration Leaks on Covert CIA Program Training Syrian Rebels

Numerous anonymous U.S. officials disclosed detailed information about a covert CIA program to train Syrian rebels while the CIA declined to comment.
US politics
fromTheregister
2 months ago

CISA insider-threat warning comes with an ironic twist

Insider threats are among the most serious security risks and require multidisciplinary teams and decisive action to detect, mitigate, and prevent damage.
US politics
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

The Scandal of Lying about "Thwarted" "Plots" Started 4 Years Ago

Only one or two U.S. terrorist plots were actually thwarted by the Section 215 call-detail dragnet; the widely cited figure of 54 is incorrect.
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