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
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