Cybersecurity
An Experiment Showed that the Military Must Change Its Cybersecurity Approach
The Defense Department’s current “checklist” approach can’t keep its networks safe.
Cybersecurity
Russia-linked cyber groups used commercial security tools to target Ukraine, report states
Infamous cybercriminal organizations like Cozy Bear have been involved in a string of cyberattacks targeting Ukrainian government agencies, according to new research.
Cybersecurity
An experiment showed that the military must change Its cybersecurity approach
The Defense Department’s current “checklist” approach can’t keep its networks safe.
Cybersecurity
ONCD seeks a lead for U.S. defensive cyber planning and operations
The job posting follows remarks from National Cyber Director Chris Inglis last week about the importance of defense in cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity
Report: Government Implementing Zero Trust Architecture Faster than Corporations
Government’s speedy zero trust implementation is noteworthy for an institution that is “not usually ahead of the curve,” according to a report.
Cybersecurity
CISA Director Looking for 'Unlikely' Partnerships in Cyber Fight
At DEF CON, Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency Director Jen Easterly highlighted her agency’s efforts to collaborate with the private sector to meet mission demands.
Cybersecurity
White House Cyber Director: ‘Defense is the New Offense’ for Cyber
At DEF CON, National Cyber Director Chris Inglis discussed the nuances of cyber defense.
Cybersecurity
Congressional Commission Probes HHS Capability to Address Health Sector Ransomware Attacks
The oversight group wants more detailed information on the HHS’ cyberdefenses as digital networks for critical infrastructure remain a target for malicious actors.
Cybersecurity
Misinformation ‘Harms Nearly Every Element of Election Administration,’ Committee Report Finds
State election officials said that they “need help at the federal level” to counter the threat.
Cybersecurity
Log4j Vulnerability Prompts Lawmakers to Examine Agency Cyber Measures
House Energy and Commerce Committee leaders asked several federal agencies about mitigation efforts, following a previous CISA emergency directive about the vulnerability.
Cybersecurity
CISA Releases Cybersecurity Toolkit to Help Protect Upcoming Midterm Elections
The guide for state and local election officials offers free tools to help mitigate digital threats and safeguard voting systems from outside intrusion.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Safety Review Board staffs up
The chair of the Cyber Safety Review Board has ambitious goals for the organization following its public review of the Log4j software vulnerability.
Cybersecurity
VA Systems Vulnerable to Cyber Intrusions Due to Lack of Effective Oversight, Report Says
The Department of Veterans Affairs Inspector General's office said the agency is "leaving its systems vulnerable to compromise by impostors who may gain access to protected information."
Cybersecurity
Cyber Threats Warrant a Government Reorganization, Former CISA Head Says
Inaugural CISA director Chris Krebs said the federal government should do more to respond to cybersecurity and data concerns.
Cybersecurity
Former CISA chief wants a new, cross-cutting new agency to lead federal cyber
Chris Krebs wants to establish a new agency to focus on privacy, data and cyber risks facing the U.S., or to pull the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency from under the Department of Homeland Security.
Cybersecurity
'Hack DHS' Bug Bounty Program to Begin Second Phase with New Contract Request
The contract is geared toward companies that can conduct crowdsourced events and competitions for vetted security researchers, to help bolster DHS’ cyber resilience.
Cybersecurity
FCC, FEMA Raise Alarm Bells About Vulnerabilities in Emergency Alert System
Both agencies warned that software and equipment vulnerabilities could allow hackers to transmit fake emergency messages or disrupt real ones.
Cybersecurity
Top Malware of 2021 Has Been in Use for Years, CISA Warns
The advisory highlights that such usage offers “opportunities to better prepare” and provides recommendations to mitigate cybersecurity threats.
Emerging Tech
Treasury Sanctions Cryptocurrency Mixer
The online digital money platform has proven to act as a haven for cyber criminals looking to launder illegal cryptocurrencies.
Cybersecurity