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CISA Urges Water Utilities to Disconnect Exposed Systems

CISA is warning water utilities to secure internet-exposed systems after recent cyberattacks disrupted operations in multiple states. […]

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AI Policy Groups Urge White House Investigation Into OpenAI Security Incident

Technology policy and AI safety leaders want the government to implement a rules-based process for assessing risks posed by advanced AI systems. Their push comes after OpenAI and Anthropic separately disclosed recent AI security incidents. […]

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Amazon Links North Korea to Open-Source Software Attacks

New Amazon threat intelligence links four high-profile software supply chain compromises to a single North Korean threat actor. […]

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Bipartisan Bill Would Expand K-12 Cybersecurity Support

The bipartisan, bicameral bill would give CISA new tools and funding to help K-12 schools prevent, track, and respond to cyberattacks. […]

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NSF Announces First CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service Awards

NSF’s inaugural CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service awards fund 14 universities to prepare students for government roles that combine AI and cybersecurity expertise. […]

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OMB Says Compliance Still Slows AI Cyber Deployment

OMB’s Nick Polk said bureaucratic hurdles remain one of the biggest obstacles to deploying AI-powered cyber defenses across the federal government. […]

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Hugging Face Hack Signals New Cyber Reality, FedRAMP Director Says

The Hugging Face breach is prompting calls from federal officials and lawmakers for stronger AI security and faster cyber defenses. […]

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Podcast: Extending Zero Trust Across the Mission

In this episode of MeriTalking, Gail Emery sits down with Rodney Butcher, account manager at ThunderCat Technology, and John McDonald, vice president for federal sales at Versa Networks, to explore how agencies can extend zero trust and modern network security across enterprise, tactical, and operational environments. […]

DOD CMMC Task Force Seeks Industry Input on Cybersecurity Reforms

After suspending CMMC Phase 2 requirements, the DOD is asking defense contractors for practical recommendations to reduce compliance costs, streamline cybersecurity requirements, and strengthen cyber resilience. […]

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CMMC Pause Divides Cyber Experts on Compliance Future

As defense contractors await a Pentagon review, cybersecurity leaders debate whether CMMC should preserve its certification model or place greater emphasis on security outcomes. […]

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