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Trump’s ‘preparedness’ executive order would shift cyber defense burden where it doesn’t belong, experts say

Cyber Scoop March 28, 2025

Trump’s ‘preparedness’ executive order would shift cyber defense burden...

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Senators criticize Trump officials’ discussion of war plans over Signal, but administration answers don’t come easily 

Cyber Scoop March 25, 2025

Senators criticize Trump officials’ discussion of war plans over...

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Privacy-boosting tech could prevent breaches, data misuse with government aid, report says

Cyber Scoop March 25, 2025

Privacy-boosting tech could prevent breaches, data misuse with government...

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Amid personnel turmoil at cyber agencies, a government shutdown could increase potential harm

Cyber Scoop March 11, 2025

Amid personnel turmoil at cyber agencies, a government shutdown...

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CISA completed its election security review. It won’t make the results public

Cyber Scoop March 7, 2025

CISA completed its election security review. It won’t make...

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Cyber workforce legislation vote gives rise to partisan rift on House Homeland Security Committee

Cyber Scoop February 26, 2025

Cyber workforce legislation vote gives rise to partisan rift...

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House Dems say DOGE is leaving publicly exposed entry points into government systems

Cyber Scoop February 25, 2025

House Dems say DOGE is leaving publicly exposed entry...

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No, that’s not the acting head of the Social Security Administration. That’s a former CISA employee.

Cyber Scoop February 21, 2025

No, that’s not the acting head of the Social...

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Trump picks Sean Cairncross for national cyber director

Cyber Scoop February 11, 2025

Trump picks Sean Cairncross for national cyber director |...

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DOJ disbands foreign influence task force, limits scope of FARA prosecutions 

Cyber Scoop February 6, 2025

DOJ disbands foreign influence task force, limits scope of...

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