Cybersecurity
CISA Warns of Ransomware Gang, Issues Indicators of Compromise
Processes spurring from the Ragnar Locker Ransomware have affected at least 52 critical infrastructure victims since January, but will terminate if it encounters systems in certain Russian and near-Russian locations.
Cybersecurity
Worldwide Threats Hearing Highlights U.S. Cyber Concerns of Russia-Ukraine Conflict
National security officials warned that cyberattacks on Ukraine may one day ‘spillover.’
Cybersecurity
White House reminds agencies to adopt NIST's software supply chain security framework
The Office of Management and Budget pressed federal agencies on a deadline to adopt the software supply chain best practices as directed under last year's White House cybersecurity executive order.
Cybersecurity
U.S.-Spain Summit Aims to Promote Tech Advancement in Nations That Don't 'Diminish Freedom’
The first U.S.-Spain Cybersecurity Seminar emphasized a transatlantic partnership against cybercrimes, set against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Cybersecurity
Why Is Ukraine’s Internet Still Up? Perhaps Because the Invaders Need It
As well, eight years of effort to harden IT infrastructure may be paying off.
Podcasts
Critical Update: Flashback to the Government’s Cloud Anxiety, Even Before SolarWinds
Re-writing the law for agencies to procure more secure cloud services is now mandated by executive order.
Cybersecurity
The Federal CISO's Approach to Cybersecurity in a Post–SolarWinds World
The federal chief information security officer is moving ahead with congressional priorities for the .gov enterprise, as lawmakers fail to pass bipartisan incident reporting legislation and other changes to the Federal Information Security Modernization Act.
Cybersecurity
Insurance Policies May Tighten Amid U.S.-Russia Tensions, Cyber Pros Warn
What a recent court decision means for insurers’ attempts to avoid payouts associated with “acts of war” and breaches where nation-state actors may have played a role.
Ideas
The Ukrainian War Could Usher in Quantum Arms Race
Just as nuclear weapons remain a threat in the physical space, quantum-powered capabilities could become a threat in cyberspace.
Cybersecurity
Putin Lost the Digital War Abroad. Will He Lose at Home?
Its diplomatic efforts in tatters, its agencies beset by cyber vigilantes, the Russian government is still choking off the information that fuels its homegrown protest movement.
Cybersecurity
NSA Stresses Vendor Diversification in Guidance on Network Segmentation
Robust firewalls within and around a network are especially important in environments incorporating industrial control systems, which have been targeted in Russian state-sponsored operations.
Cybersecurity
Federal Agencies Take Mitigating Steps To Protect Internet Infrastructure
A new report examines public agency practices to prevent the exploitation of vulnerabilities within the modern internet framework.
Cybersecurity
SEC to Meet on Cybersecurity Amid Fear of Russian Threat to Financial Sector
Former officials are also urging confirmation of Biden’s nominee to the Federal Reserve to strengthen banks’ resilience in the event of emergent risks following the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine.
Cybersecurity
Schools Would Receive Funding for Cyber Education Programs Under Bipartisan Bill
The proposed Cybersecurity Grants For Schools Act of 2022 establishes mandated federal grants to schools to promote cybersecurity education.
Cybersecurity
Russia-Ukraine Conflict Could Push Major Cybersecurity Legislation Past Finish Line
The threat of Russian retaliation against the west is front-of-mind with Senate passage of key bills to require reports of ransomware payments and other cybersecurity incidents to the government, overhaul FISMA and codify FedRAMP.
Cybersecurity
NIST closes in on recommendations for cybersecurity labeling for IOT devices
If a plan proposed in the Biden administration's executive order is successful, consumer internet-of-things devices will come with a cybersecurity seal of approval.
Cybersecurity
Russia’s Cyber Tactics Are Prompting the FCC to Address Internet Routing Security
Standards exist for network operators to implement, but there is no rule forcing them to do so.
Cybersecurity
‘You Are a Target’: Navy Warns Staff to Prepare for Cyber Threats
The Navy modernized and extended the reach of its information technology beyond traditional security boundaries over the last few years.
Cybersecurity
Russia Could 'Absolutely' Lash Out at US Through Cyber, Lawmaker Warns
Sen. Mark Warner advises the U.S. and NATO allies to be on high alert amid global sanctions against Russia.
Policy