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Biden cyber nominees Easterly, Inglis describe ransomware as urgent national security threat

by Sean Lyngaas

Americans got their closest look yet of how Chris Inglis and Jen Easterly would approach major cybersecurity issues.

Cybersecurity pros could work for multiple agencies under bill passed by Senate

by Joe Warminsky

Skilled federal cybersecurity workers could be rotated among civilian agencies under bipartisan legislation the Senate passed Tuesday. The intent is not only to help fill specific gaps in the workforce, but also to help agencies recruit and retain people by offering opportunities “to enhance their careers, broaden their professional experience, and foster collaborative networks by

Senate bill wants agencies to bolster cybersecurity by sharing their talent

by Carten Cordell

Demand for cybersecurity talent has made federal agencies not only competitors with the private sector but also with each other. Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., wants to ensure the federal market for cyber talent doesn’t create an environment of have-and-have-not agencies that could leave networks open to attack. So, he’s pushing legislation that would allow them to

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