Policy & Regulation
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Sprawling new House AI bill includes frontier model oversight, open-source security grants
The legislation has already drawn widespread criticism for its proposal to preempt state AI laws.
By Eric Geller • June 5, 2026 -
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CISA chief says Trump AI executive order implementation will start soon
The agency, depleted after several rounds of cuts imposed by the White House, insists it can handle its new AI security responsibilities.
By Eric Geller • June 4, 2026 -
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CISA, FBI warn that hackers are targeting systems used to monitor industrial fluids
Automatic tank gauge systems are widely used across multiple industries, including energy, agriculture and transportation.
By David Jones • June 3, 2026 -
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Trump signs EO seeking early government access to powerful AI models
The directive represents an about-face for an administration that previously repudiated government AI reviews.
By Eric Geller • Updated June 2, 2026 -
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OpinionHow CISOs can manage sovereign-cloud security risks
Selecting and adopting cloud services from non-U.S. regional providers requires solid cyber risk and security assessment.
By Charlie Winckless, VP Analyst, Gartner Cybersecurity Leadership • May 28, 2026 -
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FBI warns about PhaaS platform used to access Microsoft 365 environments
Device code phishing enabled hackers to bypass multifactor authentication without credentials.
By David Jones • May 26, 2026 -
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New York regulator calls for additional cyber mitigation amid heightened threat environment
The guidance from the state Department of Financial Services arises from concerns about frontier AI and threats linked to the Iran war and other geopolitical risks.
By David Jones • May 22, 2026 -
Telecom sector launches its own private ISAC
Federal government involvement in an existing group chilled some cybersecurity discussions among major telecom providers. The new group is intended to alleviate those anxieties.
By Eric Geller • May 19, 2026 -
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AI and an absent government: Takeaways from RSAC 2026
Cybersecurity professionals discussed the balance between autonomy and oversight at the recent conference.
By Eric Geller • May 12, 2026 -
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NIST will test three major tech firms’ frontier AI models for cybersecurity risks
After Anthropic’s announcement of Claude Mythos, agencies across the government are racing to get ahead of new AI models’ potential dangers.
By Eric Geller • Updated May 21, 2026 -
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White House questions tech industry on defensive AI use, cybersecurity resilience
Companies may be reluctant to answer some of the government’s questions, given the sensitive topics they address.
By Eric Geller • May 1, 2026 -
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US, UK authorities warn that Firestarter backdoor malware survives patching
A federal agency was impacted by a hacking campaign that exploited flaws in Cisco devices.
By David Jones • April 27, 2026 -
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Iran-linked hackers target water, energy in US, FBI and CISA warn
Nation-state actors have exploited flaws in industrial programmable logic controllers, leading to disruption and financial losses.
By David Jones • April 8, 2026 -
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CISA’s vulnerability scans, field support on chopping block in Trump budget
The president is proposing to shrink the agency by nearly 900 positions.
By Eric Geller • April 7, 2026 -
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Congress wants details from White House on cyber strategy, Iran resilience measures
Lawmakers’ aides from both parties say they want to be kept in the loop on implementation.
By Eric Geller • March 25, 2026 -
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FCC bans import of consumer-grade routers amid national security concerns
The decision follows years of escalating attacks against the U.S. from state-linked threat groups targeting routers and edge devices.
By David Jones • Updated March 24, 2026 -
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Companies know AI is essential for cyber defense but aren’t yet seeing returns
The maturity of organizations’ AI oversight also varies significantly, according to a new EY survey of cybersecurity leaders.
By Eric Geller • March 20, 2026 -
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DOJ confirms seizure of domains linked to Iran-backed threat actor
A group connected to Iranian intelligence used the same infrastructure to claim credit for the hack of medical technology firm Stryker.
By David Jones • March 20, 2026 -
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CISA urges organizations to harden endpoint security following Stryker attack
The agency is coordinating with the FBI and other agencies amid concerns about additional threat activity involving Microsoft Intune.
By David Jones • March 19, 2026 -
National cyber director expands on Trump administration’s vision for AI security, industry collaboration
The government wants AI firms to embrace security, not see it as a barrier.
By Eric Geller • Updated March 17, 2026 -
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Sponsored by CommvaultAI agent security: New governance framework shows progress, but critical gaps remain
New AI security framework shows progress, but seven critical vulnerabilities still need your attention.
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Industry to NIST: Keep agentic AI standards flexible and voluntary
The business community said security guidance should reflect the nascency and diversity of the field.
By Eric Geller • March 11, 2026 -
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US entities face heightened cyber risk related to Iran war
The military campaign against Iran is putting local governments, critical infrastructure providers and major U.S. companies at heightened risk of disruptive attacks.
By David Jones • March 10, 2026 -
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Conflicting definitions and timelines cause cybersecurity regulation morass, industry reps say
A recent Government Accountability Office report highlights businesses’ frustrations with the way the government currently oversees cybersecurity.
By Eric Geller • 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 Eric Geller • March 6, 2026
