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The head of the State Department’s Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy said that a more prominent U.S. focus on tech policy necessitates greater international engagement.

The attacks, allegedly conducted by Russian-based adversaries, occurred during August and September 2022, potentially exposing sensitive U.S. scientific research.

Bobby Freeman, a 25-year veteran of the Mississippi National Guard, was named director of the state’s new Cyber Unit.

To “compete on a global stage,” DOD must get a handle on its management practices, Deputy Defense Secretary says.

Former GSA Administrator Leading Effort to Tackle Software Supply Chain Issues
U.S. Federal authorities are establishing a new office to tackle supply chain security issues and help industry partners put federal guidance and policies into practice. Former GSA administrator Shon Lyublanovits says she is spearheading the launch of the new organization.

Increased Competition and Capital Suggest Softening Market, Says Marsh Executive
Premiums for cyber insurance have climbed sharply along with global rates of ransomware. But signs of increased competition and capital inflows suggest the cyber insurance market may be softening, Marsh executive Sara Stephens told a U.K. parliamentary committee.

The program brings together multiple experts within the Defense Department to develop and implement advanced AI and data analytics in warfighting operations.

Why Open-Source, Container, Code and Cloud Security Should Be in One Pane of Glass
The nearly $200 million it raised in December will allow Snyk to consolidate the developer security market through organic investment and M&A, says CEO Peter McKay. Snyk has focused on bringing open-source security, container security, infrastructure- as-code security and cloud security together.

Ransomware Group’s Servers Remain Dark, But Rebooting Would Pose Scant Challenge
What’s not to love about an international law enforcement operation visiting disruption on Hive, the ransomware-wielding crime syndicate? But with no suspects in jail, it’s unclear how long this takedown might stick before the bad guys reboot or rebrand.

A New York Republican is taking over a powerful House Homeland Security subcommittee tasked with overseeing efforts to improve federal network security and the nation’s cyber defense agency.