Cyber News

  • Cybersecurity Speaker Series: Preparing for Post-Quantum

    Cryptography is our first and last line of defense for the nation’s most sensitive systems. The quantum threat is real and it is imperative to modernize to protect these systems now. In the next video in the Cybersecurity Speaker Series released today, NSA’s Senior Cryptographic Authority, Dr.

  • NSA, CISA release Kubernetes Hardening Guidance

    The National Security Agency (NSA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a Cybersecurity Technical Report, “Kubernetes Hardening Guidance,” today. This report details threats to Kubernetes environments and provides configuration guidance to minimize risk.

  • Protecting the Mission, One Password at a Time

    Technology, computers and the internet are all a large part of the modern world and the everyday lives of military personnel. The more technology advances, the more need the Air Force has for its personnel to practice better cybersecurity.

  • President Biden Signs Cybersecurity National Security Memorandum

    The White House announced today that President Joe Biden has signed National Security Memorandum 8, “Improving the Cybersecurity of National Security, Department of Defense and Intelligence Community Systems.” This Memorandum implements the cybersecurity requirements of EO 14028 for National

  • Nebraska ANG cybersecurity team keeps network safe

    LINCOLN AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. – In 2021 alone, America's energy sector, power plants, food supply, water supply, health care, law enforcement and defense sector have all come under cyberattack.Cyberattacks threaten our key infrastructure almost daily, and the National Guard plays an important role in

  • Nevada Guard, university partner to beef up cybersecurity

    RENO, Nev. – The 152nd Communications Flight (CF), Nevada Air National Guard, and the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) Cyber Club are partnering to evolve each organization’s cybersecurity skills.“Being able to work with some of the smartest and most competent cyber hackers in the country puts us in

  • How to identify and protect yourself from stalkerware

    October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, so we wanted to take the opportunity to highlight a threat that has become alarmingly prevalent. The U.S. has the fourth highest proportion of individuals potentially affected by stalkerware worldwide. Despite this, 57% of adults in the U.S. are not aware of

  • Cybersecurity Awareness Month kicks off with virtual classes

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - October is the month of spooks and scares but also the time for Cybersecurity Awareness Month.The 88th Communications Squadron’s Cybersecurity Office has joined the global effort to promote awareness for online safety and privacy as part of the monthlong

  • Cyber units secured joint networks during Northern Strike

    LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Air National Guard's 272nd Cyber Operations Squadron trained with the Texas National Guard's 273rd COS to secure networks during Northern Strike 21."An exercise like Northern Strike is intended to prepare our warfighters for Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2)

  • Cyber Command hosts 2021 Reserve Components Summit

    U.S. Cyber Command hosted its 10th annual Reserve Components (RC) Summit 20-21 August. The theme for the 2021 RC Summit was “Maximizing the Total Force Advantage,” which focuses on advancing the Total Force’s cyber warfighting capability.

  • Washington Guard, partner countries test cybersecurity

    CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – In a matter of minutes, cybercriminals strike an electrical grid outside Bangkok and critical infrastructure in Japan and Korea. It’s a likely scenario being tested and trained for during this year’s cybersecurity exercise at Cobra Gold 2021.“For the exercise, we are trying to

  • CROWS partners with industry to bring focus to cyber resiliency

    The virtual discussion featured a program overview, a discussion of their Systems Security Engineering Cyber Guidebook, and a cyber resiliency roundtable between government and industry experts, which included representatives from Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, FireEye, Lockheed Martin, and

  • NSA, CISA release Kubernetes Hardening Guidance

    The National Security Agency (NSA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a Cybersecurity Technical Report, “Kubernetes Hardening Guidance,” today. This report details threats to Kubernetes environments and provides configuration guidance to minimize risk.

  • Tennessee Guard joins national cybersecurity exercise

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Members of the Tennessee National Guard are participating in the nationwide cybersecurity exercise, Cyber Shield, July 10-24 at Joint Force Headquarters in Nashville.The annual exercise is designed to increase response capabilities and preparedness by simulating cyberattacks on