government security

Microsoft’s Deputy CISO for Government and Trust lays out a clear, urgent argument: defending government data today requires a fundamentally different posture — one that moves from reactive patching to proactive, collaborative, and engineering-led defense — and that Microsoft intends to bring...

Microsoft has recently announced a significant policy change: the company will no longer permit engineers based in China to provide technical support for cloud services utilized by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). This decision follows investigative reports that raised concerns about...

As cyber threats escalate at record pace, the world’s digital backbone has never been more susceptible—or more fiercely defended. The urgency spills across sectors, from healthcare to critical infrastructure to financial powerhouses, driving an unprecedented demand for cybersecurity...

The Attorney-General’s Department (AGD) is setting the stage for one of Australia’s most ambitious public sector digital overhauls yet, with a hard deadline in sight: by the end of 2025, the department aims to have completed a foundational rollout of Microsoft 365, forming the backbone of its...

In a decisive move underscoring escalating concerns about digital security and privacy within U.S. federal operations, the House of Representatives’ Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) has informed congressional staff that WhatsApp, the globally dominant messaging app owned by Meta Platforms, is...

Microsoft's continuous evolution of its 365 suite brings a host of new features and enhancements aimed at improving user experience, productivity, and security. This week's updates span across Microsoft Edge, Teams, Outlook, and Copilot, reflecting the company's commitment to integrating...

Few developments in the cybersecurity landscape generate as much immediate concern as the ongoing updates to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. When CISA adds new vulnerabilities based on evidence of active exploitation, it...

The latest update from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) underscores the persistent and evolving threat landscape facing organizations that rely on widely used open-source components. On May 6, CISA announced the addition of a single, but critical, new vulnerability to...

In a case that has electrified both federal cybersecurity circles and the wider tech community, a detailed whistleblower disclosure alleges the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), under the controversial leadership of Elon Musk, was complicit in a significant data breach at the National...

In another development underscoring the persistent and ever-evolving nature of cyber threats, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has announced the addition of a new entry to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. This action, recorded on April 29, 2025...

Here's a summary and key points from the CISA alert about the new addition to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog: Summary: CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency) has added a new vulnerability (CVE-2025-30154) to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog due to...

Here is a summary of the CISA alert about Fast Flux as a national security threat: CISA, together with the NSA, FBI, ASD’s ACSC (Australia), CCCS (Canada), and NCSC-NZ (New Zealand), released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory warning about the ongoing threat of fast flux-enabled malicious...

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has made a significant update to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, highlighting yet again the perpetual cat-and-mouse game between attackers and defenders in the world of cybersecurity. The latest...

From new zero-days to supply chain software threats, digital defenders find themselves on an ever-accelerating treadmill of risk. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) once again captured the spotlight by adding a fresh vulnerability—CVE-2025-30154, involving the reviewdog...

Here is a summary of the key points from the article regarding the recent CISA alert: CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency) has added two new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog because there is evidence they are being actively exploited. The...

Here is a summary based on the article from CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency): On March 19, 2025, CISA added three new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, following evidence of active exploitation. These vulnerabilities frequently serve as attack...

If you work for a U.S. government agency and you haven’t heard about CISA’s Binding Operational Directive 25-01, you might want to check your inbox, or possibly your junk folder—because ignoring this directive is about as hazardous to your career as leaving “12345” as your admin password...

The doors to the Pentagon’s most secretive digital halls just swung a little wider, and the key is… artificial intelligence. Buried beneath the technical jargon and press-release triumph is a profound shift in the U.S. government’s AI strategy: Microsoft’s OpenAI-enabled Azure offerings...

Governments around the world are under relentless pressure to deliver private‑sector levels of service—while juggling tight budgets, legacy systems, compliance mandates and unprecedented security threats. The rise of AI and cloud platforms is changing that equation. Here’s how agencies are...

In a significant move for both the physical security and cybersecurity realms, security software powerhouse Genetec has successfully completed the rigorous Infosec Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) assessment. This achievement not only reinforces Genetec's commitment to top-tier security...