Government Trump Order Aims to Block Foreign Backdoors in US Power Grid Gear The White House’s new executive order 14420 widens scrutiny of industrial control systems over cyber sabotage concerns. Eduard KovacsAugust 27, 2026
Government US Water Systems Get Cyber Boost From New Senate Bill and ‘Water Watch Center’ The Water Watch Center launched at DEF CON aims to help under-resourced utilities protect their systems against hackers. Eduard KovacsAugust 11, 2026
Application Security US and Allies Update SBOM Guidance Five years after the initial release, the refresh introduces new elements, removes others, and updates terminology. Ionut ArghireJuly 30, 2026
Artificial Intelligence White House Launches AI-Driven ‘Gold Eagle’ Vulnerability Coordination Initiative The new program stems from an AI-focused Executive Order signed by President Trump on June 2. Eduard KovacsJuly 15, 2026
Government 5 Bills to Boost Energy Sector Cyber Defenses Clear House Panel The news comes after the Department of Energy conducted its annual Liberty Eclipse cybersecurity exercise. Eduard KovacsFebruary 6, 2026
Government White House Scraps ‘Burdensome’ Software Security Rules Two Biden-era memorandums have been revoked, but some of the resources they provide can still be used by government organizations. Eduard KovacsJanuary 30, 2026
Compliance CMMC Live: Pentagon Demands Verified Cybersecurity From Contractors Enforcement of the Department of Defense’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements started on November 10, 2025. Eduard KovacsNovember 11, 2025
Data Protection FTC Calls on Tech Firms to Resist Foreign Anti-Encryption Demands Tech giants have received a letter from the FTC urging them not to weaken security and privacy at the request of foreign governments. Eduard KovacsAugust 26, 2025
Government Bill Aims to Create National Strategy for Quantum Cybersecurity Migration Two US senators introduced a bipartisan bill to help prepare federal government agencies for quantum computing threats. Ionut ArghireAugust 1, 2025
ICS/OT New York Seeking Public Opinion on Water Systems Cyber Regulations The proposed cyber regulations include the implementation of incident reporting, response plans, and cybersecurity controls, training, and certification of compliance. Ionut ArghireJuly 24, 2025
Government Industry Reactions to Trump Cybersecurity Executive Order: Feedback Friday Industry professionals comment on the Trump administration’s new executive order on cybersecurity. Eduard KovacsJune 13, 2025
Government Trump Cybersecurity Executive Order Targets Digital Identity, Sanctions Policies President Trump says his new cybersecurity executive order amends problematic elements of Biden- and Obama-era executive orders. Eduard KovacsJune 9, 2025
Ransomware Australia Enforces Ransomware Payment Reporting Covered organizations in Australia are now required to report ransomware and other cyber extortion payments within three days. Ionut ArghireJune 3, 2025
Government US Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Boost Rural Water Cybersecurity US representatives and senators have reintroduced a bipartisan bill to support the cybersecurity of small water and wastewater utilities. Ionut ArghireMarch 18, 2025
Government House Passes Bill Requiring Federal Contractors to Implement Vulnerability Disclosure Policies The House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at requiring federal contractors to have a Vulnerability Disclosure Policy (VDP). Eduard KovacsMarch 6, 2025
Government Financial Organizations Urge CISA to Revise Proposed CIRCIA Implementation A group of financial organizations is asking CISA to rescind and reissue its proposed implementation of CIRCIA. Ionut ArghireMarch 6, 2025
Government Kaspersky Banned on Australian Government Systems Australian government entities have been banned from using products and services of Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky. Eduard KovacsFebruary 24, 2025
Government Cyber Insights 2025: Cybersecurity Regulatory Mayhem Cybersecurity regulations are facing a tipping point. There are too many and they are too complex to manage – and it’s getting worse. Kevin TownsendJanuary 27, 2025
Government FCC Taking Action in Response to China’s Telecoms Hacking The FCC adopts declaratory ruling requiring telecommunications providers to secure their networks against nation-states and other threats. Ionut ArghireJanuary 20, 2025
Government Industry Reactions to Biden’s Cybersecurity Executive Order: Feedback Friday Industry professionals comment on the Biden administration’s new executive order on cybersecurity. Eduard KovacsJanuary 17, 2025