How hospitality companies can stay ahead of cyberattacks this summer

Hotels are a popular target for cyberattacks, but industry collaboration and intelligence sharing can serve as defense mechanisms.

By Pam Lindemoen • May 20, 2025

Major tech vendors call for streamlining US foreign cyber aid

A new coalition will push policymakers to change how the government oversees foreign purchases of U.S. cyber resources.

By Eric Geller • Updated May 21, 2025

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Corporate stakeholders want to better understand the risk calculus of their technology stacks, answering the lingering question: Are we a target? 

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AI is stirring mixed feelings among CFOs, survey finds

The research highlights a “trust gap between the untested promise of AI and the wariness of security and privacy risks,” finance software company Kyriba said.

By Alexei Alexis • May 19, 2025

Hearing shows broad support for extension of cyber info-sharing law

With bipartisan support and backing from the private sector, the 2015 law appears to be on a glide path to reauthorization.

By Eric Geller • May 16, 2025

FBI warns senior US officials are being impersonated using texts, AI-based voice cloning

Hackers are increasingly using vishing and smishing for state-backed espionage campaigns and major ransomware attacks.

By David Jones • May 16, 2025

Congress faces pressure to renew cyber information-sharing law

The law’s expiration in September could jeopardize a wide range of information-sharing partnerships that have helped catch and thwart cyberattacks in the U.S.

By Eric Geller • May 14, 2025

Defense contractors get a head start on CMMC audits

Software investments, infrastructure upgrades and compliance documentation topped the list of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification implementation costs, a new survey shows.

By Eric Geller • May 12, 2025

CIOs pay too much for not enough IT security

Cyber system complexity and a lack of adequate tools are adding to enterprise IT headaches, according to Logicalis Group.

By Nicole Laskowski • May 9, 2025

CrowdStrike to cut 500 jobs in plan to scale business

The cybersecurity firm has faced increasing market pressures amid a scramble by rivals to consolidate enterprise customers on unified platforms.

By David Jones • Updated May 8, 2025

NIST loses key cyber experts in standards and research

The head of the agency’s Computer Security Division and roughly a dozen of his subordinates took the Trump administration’s retirement offers, placing key programs at risk.

By Eric Geller • May 6, 2025

DOD plans to fast-track software security reviews

The Pentagon will lay out new security requirements and approval processes for the software it purchases.

By Eric Geller • May 5, 2025

Trump proposes major cut to CISA’s budget, citing false ‘censorship’ claims

The president’s budget proposal repeated a debunked claim about the nation’s cyber agency engaging in censorship.

By Eric Geller • Updated May 5, 2025

Google pours billions into AI, cyber and infrastructure expansion

The tech giant's cloud profits more than doubled year over year as it invested more than $17 billion, primarily in servers and data centers.

By Matt Ashare • May 1, 2025

Operational impacts top list of vendor risk worries, study finds

The report comes as years of supply chain cyberattacks shine a spotlight on third-party risks.

By Eric Geller • May 1, 2025

DHS secretary vows to refocus CISA, saying it strayed from mission

Kristi Noem said the agency should be focused on securing critical infrastructure.

By David Jones • April 30, 2025

Cyber experts urge Trump to abandon Chris Krebs investigation

Dozens of cyber industry luminaries, many from the election security community, said the investigation could discourage important cyber work.

By Eric Geller • April 28, 2025

JPMorgan Chase CISO warns software industry on supply chain security

In an open letter, Patrick Opet said third-party vendors need to embrace secure development practices over speed to market. 

By David Jones • April 28, 2025

CISA gets a deputy director as it braces for major layoffs

Madhu Gottumukkala, a state CIO, lacks the homeland security experience of his two predecessors.

By Eric Geller • April 25, 2025

CISOs band together to urge world governments to harmonize cyber rules

Policymakers have moved slowly to reduce regulatory overlap, but the new industry plea could help change that.

By Eric Geller • April 24, 2025

CISA’s Secure by Design initiative in limbo after key leaders resign

Companies have been urging CISA to scale back its software security pressure campaign. Two new resignations from the agency could accelerate that shift.

By Eric Geller • April 22, 2025

Plankey nomination at CISA placed on hold after Wyden pushes for telecom report

The Oregon senator is demanding CISA release a report on security practices in the industry, citing concerns about the Salt Typhoon hacking campaign. 

By David Jones • April 10, 2025

CISA urges fired probationary workers to respond after federal judge grants order

The agency plans to keep workers on paid administrative leave despite ongoing concerns about its ability to address cyber threats.

By David Jones • March 18, 2025

How Kettering University protects us all

Cyber threats grow, but Kettering alumni, faculty and students are building a safer world.

March 17, 2025

Trump nominates Plankey to lead CISA

Sean Plankey previously held key roles at the Department of Energy and National Security Council during the first Trump administration.

By David Jones • March 11, 2025

CISA taps Karen Evans as executive assistant director for cybersecurity

The veteran official’s appointment could reassure the cyber community that a steady hand will help lead the agency.

By David Jones • Feb. 27, 2025