David DiMolfetta
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Nextgov/FCW cybersecurity + intelligence reporter. Tips: [email protected] Signal: @ djd.99 X/Twitter: @ddimolfetta
JES here --> www.appropriations.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
January 20, 2026 at 8:10 PM
JES here --> www.appropriations.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
Minibus text extends key cyber programs like CISA 2015 and S+L grant program to Sept. 30 of this year: docs.house.gov/billsthiswee...
January 20, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Minibus text extends key cyber programs like CISA 2015 and S+L grant program to Sept. 30 of this year: docs.house.gov/billsthiswee...
Rudd's opening statement: "For decades I have had the opportunity to be a leader, consumer, enabler, generator, and integrator of the intelligence and operational capabilities of the NSA and Cyber Command."
January 15, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Rudd's opening statement: "For decades I have had the opportunity to be a leader, consumer, enabler, generator, and integrator of the intelligence and operational capabilities of the NSA and Cyber Command."
Statement from Chairman of House Intelligence Committee calls on Venezuelan people “to reclaim their freedom.”
January 3, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Statement from Chairman of House Intelligence Committee calls on Venezuelan people “to reclaim their freedom.”
Notable tidbits from Rep. Garbarino’s McCrary visit today:
- Told me he’s disappointed Senate hasn’t approved Sean Plankey to lead CISA
- Said 10-year extension of 2015 cyber info-sharing law might not be possible
- Questioned recent FCC vote to reverse telecom security rules
- Told me he’s disappointed Senate hasn’t approved Sean Plankey to lead CISA
- Said 10-year extension of 2015 cyber info-sharing law might not be possible
- Questioned recent FCC vote to reverse telecom security rules
December 16, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Notable tidbits from Rep. Garbarino’s McCrary visit today:
- Told me he’s disappointed Senate hasn’t approved Sean Plankey to lead CISA
- Said 10-year extension of 2015 cyber info-sharing law might not be possible
- Questioned recent FCC vote to reverse telecom security rules
- Told me he’s disappointed Senate hasn’t approved Sean Plankey to lead CISA
- Said 10-year extension of 2015 cyber info-sharing law might not be possible
- Questioned recent FCC vote to reverse telecom security rules
House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Garbarino statement:
November 7, 2025 at 12:18 AM
House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Garbarino statement:
NEW: CyberCorps talent pipeline buckles under Trump hiring freezes --> I spoke to students about their experience being admitted to the scholarship program, only to learn that they are stuck with no federal cyber job and now risk incurring more debt:
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October 29, 2025 at 9:05 PM
NEW: CyberCorps talent pipeline buckles under Trump hiring freezes --> I spoke to students about their experience being admitted to the scholarship program, only to learn that they are stuck with no federal cyber job and now risk incurring more debt:
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House Homeland Chairman Andrew Garbarino statement on yesterday’s AWS outages:
October 21, 2025 at 2:46 PM
House Homeland Chairman Andrew Garbarino statement on yesterday’s AWS outages:
CISA's Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity Division Nick Andersen has a statement on AWS outages:
October 20, 2025 at 6:11 PM
CISA's Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity Division Nick Andersen has a statement on AWS outages:
This is a common technique with CAST queries, as shown in the document released by the FBI, they said. Those queries can determine if a call was answered and how long a call lasted. In those cases, it can help confirm claims about when someone called + length of a conversation.
October 7, 2025 at 4:10 PM
This is a common technique with CAST queries, as shown in the document released by the FBI, they said. Those queries can determine if a call was answered and how long a call lasted. In those cases, it can help confirm claims about when someone called + length of a conversation.
Two former FBI officials I spoke with last night say the types of records sought in this inquiry do not involve a wiretap/retrieval of specific contents of phone calls, but rather phone metadata that shows which number contacted another number.
October 7, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Two former FBI officials I spoke with last night say the types of records sought in this inquiry do not involve a wiretap/retrieval of specific contents of phone calls, but rather phone metadata that shows which number contacted another number.
"At stake is something much more fundamental: whether America will continue to have an intelligence community free to 'speak truth to power,' or whether political pressure will blind us to the very real threats our nation faces," Warner said in prepared remarks for this speech:
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September 18, 2025 at 8:18 PM
"At stake is something much more fundamental: whether America will continue to have an intelligence community free to 'speak truth to power,' or whether political pressure will blind us to the very real threats our nation faces," Warner said in prepared remarks for this speech:
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House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Andrew Garbarino responds to the FEMA firings:
August 30, 2025 at 1:18 AM
House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Andrew Garbarino responds to the FEMA firings:
Had a blast at Black Hat and DEF CON. Taking some much needed time off and will be back in a couple of weeks.
August 11, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Had a blast at Black Hat and DEF CON. Taking some much needed time off and will be back in a couple of weeks.
At DEF CON in Las Vegas - DARPA unveils winners of AI challenge to boost critical infrastructure cybersecurity:
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August 8, 2025 at 10:00 PM
At DEF CON in Las Vegas - DARPA unveils winners of AI challenge to boost critical infrastructure cybersecurity:
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Here is the emergency directive
August 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Here is the emergency directive
Black Hat highlight: seeing my dad!
August 6, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Black Hat highlight: seeing my dad!
Updated statement from CISA due to typo:
August 5, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Updated statement from CISA due to typo:
NEW: CISA acting director Madhu Gottumukkala is no longer coming to Black Hat due to a personal matter. Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity Chris Butera and CIO Bob Costello will be there instead. Full statement from CISA below:
August 5, 2025 at 1:23 AM
NEW: CISA acting director Madhu Gottumukkala is no longer coming to Black Hat due to a personal matter. Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity Chris Butera and CIO Bob Costello will be there instead. Full statement from CISA below:
Statements already pouring in. McCrary Institute’s Frank Cilluffo:
August 3, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Statements already pouring in. McCrary Institute’s Frank Cilluffo:
Sean Cairncross teed up tonight for confirmation to be National Cyber Director.
August 3, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Sean Cairncross teed up tonight for confirmation to be National Cyber Director.
Senate Majority Leader Thune invokes first procedural hurdle for Sean Cairncross to be national cyber director.
August 1, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Senate Majority Leader Thune invokes first procedural hurdle for Sean Cairncross to be national cyber director.
Statement from Sen. Warner, top Democrat on Senate Intelligence Committee:
July 29, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Statement from Sen. Warner, top Democrat on Senate Intelligence Committee:
Inbox: Former NSA + CyberCom director Gen. Tim Haugh is joining Ballistic Ventures as a strategic advisor. Ballistic is a VC firm that invests in early-stage cyber companies. Multiple former cyber and intel officials are also Ballistic strategic advisors.
July 29, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Inbox: Former NSA + CyberCom director Gen. Tim Haugh is joining Ballistic Ventures as a strategic advisor. Ballistic is a VC firm that invests in early-stage cyber companies. Multiple former cyber and intel officials are also Ballistic strategic advisors.
Senate Homeland Security Committee vote on Sean Plankey to head CISA is teed up for Wednesday
July 28, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Senate Homeland Security Committee vote on Sean Plankey to head CISA is teed up for Wednesday