NIST Identifies 4 Quantum-Resistant Encryption Algorithms Federal researchers are one step closer to protecting U.S. data from quantum computing decryption capabilities. More

Graduates with a master’s degree in cybersecurity are reporting average salaries of $214,000 When it comes to job demand, it’s hard to beat the field of cybersecurity. By 2025 there will be an estimated 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs across the globe, according to Cybersecurity Ventures, a researcher and publisher that covers the international cyber economy. And that follows a 350% growth in the number of open cybersecurity jobs between 2013 and 2021. More

USPS appoints director of cyber engineering The U.S. Postal Service has installed Michael Billingsley as director of cybersecurity engineering, a role he had held in an acting capacity since April 5. More

GAO: Potential Federal Cyber Insurance Program Should Avoid Moral Hazard The government watchdog highlighted the need for specific security requirements in recommending other relevant agencies explore the possibility of providing federal assistance to private sector entities following a catastrophic event. More

Energy Department cybersecurity office wants to check under the hood of key technology systems The Energy Department’s lead office for industry cybersecurity is partnering with key manufacturers in the U.S. energy sector and developing a testing regime for critical systems, as it looks to ensure the transition to renewable energy is underpinned by secure technologies. More

Adding financial value to business by ISO and Certifications I recently started a leadership talk on Cybersecurity Security and Business value, and it made me think back to my first weeks on the job and what I would tell me “then”, knowing what I know now. More

Russia Might Try Reckless Cyber Attacks as Ukraine War Drags On, US Warns Ground commanders have been unable to capitalize on at least one previous cyber strike. More

How to reframe the cybersecurity conversation for elected officials Cybersecurity teams can use an emergency management framework to prepare elected officials to respond to and communicate about a cyber incident. More

Biden Administration Releases New IT Modernization Plan The White House Office of Management and Budget plans to prioritize cybersecurity and data decision-making via federal funding. More

Crypto Industry Insiders Support Better Public-Private Collabs To Prevent Major Ransomware Attacks A panel of leaders in the digital asset industry discussed helpful legal frameworks to prevent illegal crypto financing while supporting market activity. More