Cybersecurity
Google Surveys Federal Employees in Fight with Microsoft for Government Market
The survey report tried to associate heavy reliance on Microsoft’s products with greater susceptibility to cyberattacks.
Cybersecurity
New cyber bill calls for shadow IT assessment at VA
The bill tasks VA with obtaining an independent cybersecurity review of the agency's most critical systems.
Cybersecurity
Key Lawmaker Defends SEC’s Cyber Incident Reporting Proposal
Rep. Jim Langevin was responding to an industry assertion that the SEC proposal undercuts the will of Congress, given recently enacted legislation.
Cybersecurity
Treasury Wants to Know How the Government Might Grow Cyber Insurance Market
The department is in a bit of an awkward position, tasked with supporting the industry while cautioning against ransomware payouts.
Cybersecurity
FBI confirms increase in Russian cyber scanning of U.S. companies
A senior FBI official suggested potential cyber attacks were coming amid increased Russian-linked cyber scanning activities targeting major U.S. businesses and tensions with the Kremlin over its invasion of Ukraine.
Cybersecurity
6 Takeaways On Cybersecurity Policy from the President’s FY 2023 Budget
The administration expects CISA to grow by just under 300 full-time employees over the next year, for example.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Move to Protect Healthcare Infrastructure from Potential Russian Threat
The Healthcare Cybersecurity Act works to protect sensitive health care data and information from hackers.
Cybersecurity
U.S. Law Enforcement Charges Russian Nationals In Global Energy Hacking Scheme
Four Russian government employees were indicted with charges of hacking, illegally obtaining information on computer systems and wire fraud, among others.
Cybersecurity
Ukrainian Cyber Lead Says ‘At Least 4 Types of Malware’ in Use to Target Critical Infrastructure and Humanitarian Aid
An hour-long press briefing shed new light on the cybersecurity implications of this evolving conflict.
Cybersecurity
CISA Director Details Growing Threat to Maritime Transportation Sector
Cybersecurity professionals are noting the possibility of Russia reprising a watershed attack on the shipping industry to hit back against the U.S. economy.
Policy
Zoom's New Security Authorization Might Soon Mean Expanded Use by Defense Components
A large number of entities were awaiting this fresh approval, a senior official confirmed.
Cybersecurity
White House Warns of Potential Russian Cyberattack Based on New Intel
Officials, distressed by the continued lack of cybersecurity basics implemented in the private sector, issued “a call to action.”
Cybersecurity
Navy to Explore Land to Sea Cyber Defense Technology in Upcoming Exercise
Proposals are due later this month for the event, which will unfold starting September 6.
Cybersecurity
CISA, FBI Warn of Russian Threat to Satellite Networks
Organizations are asked to report incidents they might ordinarily consider inconsequential to the government.
Cybersecurity
Financial Regulator Says Use of Crypto Helps—not Hurts—Ransomware Investigations
Senators left and right are using the Colonial Pipeline hack and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as reasons to both regulate and avoid regulating cryptocurrencies.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Leader: Deterrence Policy for Hacks Can’t Mirror That for Nukes
The Cyberspace Solarium Commission emerged due to the late John McCain’s frustration with current U.S. doctrine on what should trigger a “use of force.”
Cybersecurity
NIST Releases Guidance for Assessing Compliance with Core Cybersecurity Publication
The document is targeted at auditors—internal and external to an organization—who are set to play a central role in cybersecurity policy under a May executive order and initiatives like the Pentagon’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program.
Cybersecurity
Senator Touts Liability Protections in Recently Passed Cyber Incident Reporting Bill
Agencies designated for managing risk in particular sectors have work ahead of them to hammer out details with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
Cybersecurity
FCC seeks comments on internet traffic routing risks
The Border Gateway Protocol traffic routing system dates back to an era of high trust between networks on the internet but now poses risks.
Cybersecurity