Cyber

QuSecure, a post-quantum cryptography company, has added former CIA executive Eman Blair to its federal advisory board. Blair has over 21 years of experience in the CIA, including leading cybersecurity modernization. QuSecure is a California-based provider of post-quantum cryptography and crypto-agility.

The US Army has activated a new command focused on maneuverable, multidomain Pacific operations, combining traditional formations with cyber, space, unmanned systems, and electronic warfare capabilities. This new command, called Multi-Domain Command-Pacific, aims to deliver various effects in theater, including cyber, space, electronic warfare, intelligence, and fires. The activation is part of the Army's efforts to enhance its capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region.

The 781st Military Intelligence Battalion (Cyber) held a change of command ceremony, where LTC Scott A. Beal relinquished his command to LTC Daniel S. Hawthorne. The ceremony took place on the Parade Field at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland.

A defense contractor has settled allegations of violating the False Claims Act related to cybersecurity measures. The case highlights the Defense Department's increasing scrutiny of the defense industry's implementation of required cybersecurity measures for sensitive information.

Cyber warfare startup Twenty has secured $100 million in Series B funding, bringing its total funding to $138 million. The funding round was led by Accel and will be used to expand the company's operations. Twenty is a cybersecurity company that specializes in cyber resilience and AI-related technologies.

Air National Guard members, US Space Force Guardians, and a US Marine participated in a High-Performance Training program to enhance leadership, team dynamics, and human performance for cyber operators. The five-day training experience was facilitated by Liminal Collective in Las Vegas. The program aimed to strengthen mission readiness for cyber professionals.

The unrestrained development of unsafe AI systems is leading to significant risks, according to computer scientist Stuart Russell. The development of AI systems, including those by companies like Anthropic, poses intolerable risks if left unregulated. Russell warns that a major disaster may be needed to prompt regulation of cyber weapons of mass destruction.

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is seeking sources for a consolidated Army endpoint security program worth up to $850 million. The program aims to defend the Army's network and advance its zero trust goals. Responses are due June 29.

US Cyber Command's Office of Academic Engagements hosted the fifth annual Cyber Research and Education Conference, drawing over 200 students and faculty from 19 universities. The event aimed to align student research with key USCYBERCOM mission challenges by sharing research and providing technical mentorship.

The Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic has modernized national cybersecurity standards, influencing the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) latest publication. This update aims to secure defense networks. The new standards are outlined in Special Publication 800-126 Revision 4.

The 304th Cyber Battalion executed an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise to validate Over the Horizon support from a Reserve location. The exercise tested operational, logistical, and technical requirements for future missions. Reserve cyber soldiers demonstrated their ability to provide mission support without physical forward deployment.

Trump officials met with Anthropic to discuss export bans on AI models, citing concerns over potential diversion to foreign military intelligence. The US government is enforcing unprecedented AI security measures. Anthropic employees and cyber leaders have expressed concern over the restrictions, urging the US to lift curbs on their security models.

Amazon Web Services has secured a potential $2.56 billion contract from the Department of Homeland Security for commercial cloud services, including PaaS and SaaS offerings, professional services, and training support. The contract will support DHS agencies' tech priorities, including AI and cybersecurity. The 2026 Homeland Security Summit will explore these priorities in more detail.

The era of digital dangers has transitioned to one of complete systemic vulnerability, with cyber threats becoming persistent and sophisticated. Hackers are utilizing autonomous adversaries, marking a new level of complexity in cyber attacks. This shift highlights the need for advanced AI-powered cyber defense strategies.