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Senators questioned whether the Department of Health and Human Services’ cyber command center is duplicating DHS efforts.  

U.S. agencies say the global cyberattack that started Tuesday does not pose a threat to public safety.

Zero-day vulnerabilities can be exploited to attack government IT. But what if systems were designed from the start against such weaknesses?

Hackers are using commoditized malware to target a wide range of organizations and their users, especially via mobile devices. 

The Trump administration’s top cybersecurity official says that the government needs to eliminate weak links in its security, including outdated software.  

Commercial wireless networks and devices represent a threat to government systems, and DHS says it needs more authority to address mobile cybersecurity.

Updating technology systems must be dictated by assessments of the risks they pose. 

Microsoft has decried the stockpiling of “zero-day” exploits by agencies, like the National Security Agency, and says such behavior led to the attack. 

As agencies upgrade older operating systems, here are some useful guidelines they should think about to ensure a smooth switch.

Robert S. Mueller III says that an organization’s leaders cannot afford to delegate IT security decisions and need to be fully engaged on the issue.