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Former NSA worker pleads guilty to trying to sell US secrets to Russia
The 31-year-old Army veteran from Colorado Springs, Colo., had faced a possible life sentence
By Colleen Slevin
‘Accelerate change or lose’: Applying Gen. Brown’s action orders to cyberspace education and training
The author proposes steps to correct a lack of adequate training for a large number of Air Force cyberspace personnel.
By Lt. Col. Steven Skipper
A civilian cybersecurity reserve corps is needed for the Pentagon and DHS, lawmakers from both parties say
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing to create a civilian reserve corps of cybersecurity experts to help defend national security interests.
National security is the defense industrial base’s responsibility too
Contractors must embrace an unwavering commitment to implement security controls to effectively defend their IT infrastructures, a cybersecurity expert advises.
By Les Buday
Citing mega hack, lawmakers urge Trump to sign defense bill full of cyber protections
"We’ve got to get this defense bill passed because there’s so much to help us defend ourselves,” said Sen. Angus King, co-chair of the Cyber Solarium Commission.
By Joe Gould
Reported Russian hack of US systems has implications for DoD network security plans
The breach highlights security risks posed by third-party vendors.
By Andrew Eversden and Mark Pomerleau
When it comes to employing vets, here’s how we can do better
Comprehensive initiatives that address training, mentoring and networking opportunities are among the most effective programs helping veterans transition to a civilian career track, says the author of this commentary.
By Jane Brightwell
Meet the Wyoming National Guard’s Everest-climbing, ranch-owning, one-man Election Day cybersecurity army
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Warren Burgess will anchor Wyoming's Election Day cybersecurity efforts.
By Davis Winkie
An Election Day role for National Guard? Maybe, but limited
Here's a look at the potential National Guard role in the election.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
US Army looks to use soldiers’ biometric data to secure wearable tech
The service is looking to integrate wearables into its augmented reality goggles program.
By Andrew Eversden
Even as agencies open offices, telework deployment for secure workforces should still be a priority
Agencies are still navigating telework limitations and challenges deploying secure devices for workers, which is particularly an issue for those that require access to sensitive information or classified networks.
By Eric Jung, Perspecta Labs