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    Conflicting definitions and timelines causing cybersecurity regulation morass, industry reps say

    A recent Government Accountability Office report highlights businesses’ frustrations with the way the government currently oversees cybersecurity.

    By • March 9, 2026
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    Trump’s new cybersecurity strategy makes promises but lacks details

    In a document released Friday, the administration vowed to increase the government’s use of AI for rapid cyber defense.

    By • March 6, 2026
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    Microsoft, Europol disrupt global phishing platform Tycoon 2FA

    The service helped cybercriminals bypass multifactor authentication and led to business email compromise and ransomware.

    By • March 5, 2026
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    Plankey’s nomination as CISA director now in jeopardy

    News that Sean Plankey has left his post at DHS comes amid rising risks to U.S. critical infrastructure from Iran-linked hackers and worries over a weakened CISA.

    By • Updated March 5, 2026
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    Iran-linked hackers raise threat level against US, allies

    Security researchers warn that hacktivists and state-linked groups are using DDoS, phishing and other tactics against critical infrastructure.

    By • Updated March 2, 2026
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    Trump administration removes controversial acting CISA director

    The new agency chief, Nick Andersen, has significantly more senior cybersecurity leadership experience, which has given some demoralized employees hope.

    By • Updated Feb. 27, 2026
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    New security research finds governance determines trust in AI

    As AI adoption deepens, governance determines whether security teams can trust it.

    By Niall Heffernan, Staff GRC Analyst, Tines • Feb. 17, 2026
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    CISA seeks infrastructure sector consultation on incident reporting rule

    The agency is particularly interested in feedback on several aspects of the long-awaited regulation.

    By • Feb. 12, 2026
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    CISA orders feds to disconnect unsupported network edge devices

    The government is worried about hackers accessing systems through insecure and poorly monitored routers, firewalls and similar equipment at the network perimeter.

    By • Feb. 5, 2026
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    National cyber director solicits industry help in fixing regulations, threat information-sharing

    President Donald Trump’s chief cybersecurity adviser said a forthcoming national strategy will kick off ambitious projects.

    By • Feb. 3, 2026
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    National cybersecurity strategies depend on public-private trust, report warns

    An influential cybersecurity think tank urged governments to consult extensively with a wide variety of business stakeholders before making ambitious plans.

    By • Feb. 3, 2026
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    FCC urges telecoms to boost cybersecurity amid growing ransomware threat

    The commission said it was aware of ransomware disruptions at a growing number of small and medium-sized telecoms.

    By • Feb. 2, 2026
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    Cybersecurity 2026: AI, CISA, manufacturing sector all in the hot seat

    A look at the most important trends and issues in cyber this year.

    By Cybersecurity Dive Staff • Jan. 30, 2026
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    How Granite complied with new federal cyber regs before a critical deadline

    To reach Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2, CTO Malcolm Jack learned implementation was as much about people as it was the technology.

    By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 30, 2026
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    Federal pivot on software security oversight could complicate vendor strategies

    Software companies cheered the elimination of a government-wide attestation mandate. What comes next could be messy.

    By • Jan. 28, 2026
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    Top 3 factors for selecting an identity access management tool

    Identity and access management (IAM) ensures that people and entities with digital identities have the right level of access to your enterprise resources.

    Jan. 26, 2026
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    5 cybersecurity trends to watch in 2026

    Corporations across the globe are facing a dynamic risk environment, as AI adoption surges with few guardrails, business resilience takes center stage and the insurance industry raises major concerns about the U.S. cyber market.

    By • Jan. 23, 2026
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    Acting CISA chief defends workforce cuts, declares agency ‘back on mission’

    Lawmakers in both parties expressed concerns about CISA losing roughly a thousand employees.

    By • Jan. 21, 2026
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    UK authorities warn of pro-Russia groups targeting critical infrastructure, local government

    The alert comes just over a month after a joint advisory from CISA, the FBI and Western allies citing hacktivist activity against OT providers. 

    By • Jan. 20, 2026
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    DHS prepares replacement for critical infrastructure collaboration framework

    It remains unclear if the new system will include liability protections that companies say are necessary.

    By • Jan. 15, 2026
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    AI surges among top business risk concerns, while cybersecurity holds firm

    A report from Allianz Commercial shows the rapid embrace of AI is posing new challenges for enterprise leaders.

    By • Jan. 14, 2026
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    Trump resubmits Sean Plankey for CISA director

    It’s unclear when the Senate will act on Plankey’s nomination, which stalled last year after multiple senators blocked it.

    By • Jan. 14, 2026
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    Executives worry most about cyber-enabled fraud, geopolitics and AI

    The World Economic Forum’s wide-ranging new report also found strong global support for cyber regulation.

    By • Jan. 12, 2026
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    CISA’s 7 biggest challenges in 2026

    From infrastructure protection to improving morale, the cybersecurity agency has a lot on its plate — and it still lacks a leader.

    By • Jan. 9, 2026
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    Moody’s forecasts growing AI threats, regulatory friction for 2026

    The U.S. and the EU continue to pursue starkly different regulatory agendas, the research firm noted.

    By • Jan. 8, 2026