AmericasBooz Allen Hamilton Targets U.S. Cybersecurity Opportunities, Potential AcquisitionsJoe PanettieriFebruary 1, 2021Booz Allen Hamilton primed to assist Biden administration with United States cybersecurity, CEO says. Moreover, acquisitions are possible.
BreachFormer ADT Security Technician Pleads Guilty to Hacking CustomersJoe PanettieriJanuary 24, 2021Former ADT employee pleads guilty to repeatedly hacking into 200 customers' home video feeds over 4.5 year period.
AmericasPentagon Suspends $2B Cybersecurity Project, Fails Classified Network ProtectionsD. Howard KassJanuary 19, 2021The U.S. Defense Department (DoD) reportedly suspends $2 billion network security project amid failed tests to protect classified material.
AmericasU.S. State Department Launches Cyberspace Security and Emerging Technologies PushD. Howard KassJanuary 15, 2021New Bureau of Cyberspace Security and Emerging Technologies (CSET) seeks to expand U.S. diplomatic efforts to reduce cyberattack threats.
AmericasNew Cyber Insurance Coverage Plans and Partnerships SurfaceJoe PanettieriJanuary 13, 2021New cyber insurance options & partnerships involving BlackFog, Cowbell Cyber, Evolve, Pathpoint and Zeguro emerge.
AmericasHomeland Security’s Acting Leader Exits At Critical MomentD. Howard KassJanuary 12, 2021Wolf’s exit leaves DHS, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Defense (DOD) all run by acting heads.
AmericasU.S. National Defense Bill Features 77 Cybersecurity ProvisionsD. Howard KassJanuary 11, 2021Dozens of cybersecurity-related provisions are in the recently approved 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
