Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity (CS) (formerly referred to as information assurance [IA]) is defined as the technologies, processes, and practices designed for prevention of damage to, protection of, and restoration of computers, electronic communications systems, electronic communication services, wire communication, and electronic communication, including information contained therein, to ensure its availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality, and non-repudiation.

Recent Inquiries

Current State of Malware and Cyber Threats on Embedded Systems

What is the current state of malware and cyber threats on embedded systems?

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Experts in Manufacturing

Who are the manufacturing experts in cybersecurity and CMMC compliance?

Cyber Operations (CO) Operational Architectures

Can you provide operational architectures for CO?

Articles

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This is a complicated hybrid network with multiple vulnerabilities, and you can’t just protect it with a simple firewall the way you would if all your assets were inside the Head Office. Zero trust architectures can help. (Credit: N. Hanacek/NIST)

NIST Offers 19 Ways to Build Zero Trust Architectures

If you’re trying to secure your organization’s computer network from cyberattacks, traditional approaches may not work. Gone are the days when you could keep all your electronic assets inside a single building and construct a…

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The U.S. Air Force MQ-9A operates from a flight test facility in the continental United States. Source: U.S. Air Force

Accelerating Cyber Resilience: Air Force, DARPA Join Forces to Strengthen Cyber Defenses

A strong, lethal military demands cutting-edge and resilient software to power every weapon and support system our U.S. Warfighters depend on. However, the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD’s) reliance on aging IT infrastructure, using security…

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Control Environment Laboratory Exercise (CELR) Exercise (Image source: CISA)

CISA, DHS S&T, INL, LSU Help Energy Industry Partners Strengthen Incident Response and OT Cybersecurity

WASHINGTON – The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), and Idaho National Laboratory (INL) recently hosted Louisiana State University (LSU) and several energy industry and…

Webinars

Deceptive AI: Understanding and Defending Against the Next Generation of Cyber Weapons

In the evolving theater of modern warfare, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force and new frontier of vulnerabilities. This presentation provides a critical analysis of the deceptive behaviors used to turn AI…

Satellite Cybersecurity

As satellites become integral to global communications, navigation, and defense, they are increasingly targeted by advanced cyberthreats. Cybersecurity in cyberspace is a versatile field dedicated to safeguarding digital information and infrastructure from a spectrum of…

Assessing DoD Mission Resilience: A Guide to Cyber DT&E

This webinar provides takeaways for applying the brand-new DoD Cyber Developmental Test & Evaluation (DT&E) Guidebook Version 3. Topics covered will include the following: An introduction to the DoD Cyber DT&E Guidebook (Version 3) Exploring…

Events

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ISC2 Security Congress 2025

The 13th annual ISC2 Security Congress will be hosted live at the Gaylord Opryland Nashville, along with a hybrid virtual option. The keynote session will feature Phil Venables, the Strategic Security Advisor at Google. There…

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TechNet Emergence 2025

Join the TechNet Emergence 2025 conference on July 15-16 at the Hyatt Regency in Reston, Virginia, as the following topics, which have been chosen for their alignment with national priorities and cross-sector innovation opportunities, will…

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Black Hat USA 2025

Black Hat USA returns to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas with a six-day program. The event will open with four days of specialized cybersecurity training (August 2-5), with courses for all skill…