Getty Images How the pandemic messed up D.C.’s cybersecurity plans Facing budget constraints and a new cybersecurity model, Washington, D.C.'s CISO is bracing for an "interesting" 2021. Nov 12, 2020 By Ryan Johnston
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser, with CTO Lindsey Parker, far right, talks about the city’s steps to defend against Iranian cyberthreats. (StateScoop) Iran airstrike hasn’t elevated network activity in D.C., officials say District officials have been vigilant since the death of general Qassem Soleimani, but told reporters network surveillance traffic from Iran has stayed consistent. Jan 10, 2020 By Benjamin Freed
Federal cyberattacks hit D.C. city government first, CTO says For some cyberattackers, Washington D.C. is a test bed before their attacks are ready to be leveled against the federal government. Oct 1, 2019 By Colin Wood
Government must keep checks on innovation, says D.C.’s security chief Washington D.C. CISO Suneel Cherukuri says "smart cities" and "internet of things" programs are great, but that they must be balanced with security. Jan 4, 2019 By Jake Williams
Washington, D.C.’s chief information security officer, Suneel Cherukuri (D.C. Office of the Chief Technology Officer) Washington, D.C., names Suneel Cherukuri as permanent CISO Cherukuri succeeds the city's first CISO, John MacMichael, who stepped down in January. Nov 14, 2018 By Benjamin Freed