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
US-EU Alignment on Tech Policy Shaky in Face of Russian Aggression
The conflict in Ukraine is reinforcing an industry-friendly argument for how the government should regulate cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity
CISA, FBI warn on cyber threats targeting Ukraine
"Wiper" malware aimed at Ukraine government and critical infrastructure systems could bleed over into the U.S., law enforcement warns.
Cybersecurity
Biden Puts DHS in Charge of Russia-Ukraine Threats to the Homeland
Destructive “Wiper” malware is at the intersection of multiple nation-state threats the department’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is monitoring.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Safety Review Board will start with Log4j report
The new Cyber Safety Review Board is gearing up to host its first-ever meeting, bringing together 15 cybersecurity experts across the public and private sectors to create new recommendations that bolster national cybersecurity in the wake of the Log4j software vulnerability.
Cybersecurity
Biden: ‘Prepared to Respond’ if Russia Pursues Cyberattacks Against US
The White House also announced sanctions that will limit Russia’s access to cutting edge technologies.
Cybersecurity
Iran-Linked Hackers Conducting Operations Against Government Networks, Intel Agencies Warn
Iranian government-linked hackers may be using global circumstances to their advantage.
Cybersecurity
Zero Trust Could Become an 'Incomplete Experiment' Without Permanent Office, Advisors Warn
The government’s efforts to improve U.S. cybersecurity threaten to peter out if not firmed up.
Cybersecurity
More Cyber Attacks Disable Ukrainian Websites
Wednesday’s denial-of-service attacks on government, financial sites resemble earlier ones attributed to Russia.
Cybersecurity
NIST Refreshing Voluntary Cybersecurity Framework Amid Push for Mandates
The agency is soliciting comments to update a core document that lets entities pick and choose which technical standards they want to apply to their systems based on their own risk assessment.
Cybersecurity
CISA unveils new catalog of free cyber tools amid Ukraine crisis
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Jen Easterly said the agency is "leaning forward" to inform critical infrastructure owners of ways they can protect their most important assets against possible cyber fallout from Russia's moves against Ukraine.
Cybersecurity
Air Force Eyes Space-Centered Cyber Training
A new request for information is set to inform future budget and program decisions.
Cybersecurity