Cybersecurity
DHS inventory of AI systems for cybersecurity is ‘not accurate’, oversight report says
The report calls on the DHS to better verify its AI inventory submissions and for CISA to develop AI cybersecurity progress metrics.
Cybersecurity
Chinese hackers embedded in U.S. networks for years, pre-positioning for future attacks, IC warns
The intelligence community used a contested surveillance tool to detect the hacking attempts.
Cybersecurity
CISA unveils election resource page for officials and workers
Election officials have several fears on their mind this year, including possible foreign interference in elections and physical threats linked to conspiracy theories.
Cybersecurity
Contracts featuring automation, built-in security can boost agencies’ cyber defenses, VA officials say
As the federal government looks to harden its cyber resilience, officials from the Department of Veterans Affairs said agencies should work to modernize outdated technologies and ensure that vendor contracts include more rigorous security standards.
Cybersecurity
Agencies must disconnect all exposed Ivanti products by Friday, CISA says
The directive follows a related warning issued last month about cybersecurity flaws in Ivanti systems.
Cybersecurity
Cyber, intelligence chiefs urge U.S. to strengthen against Chinese cyber threats
In a collective call to action, officials warned of invasive actions that China-backed hackers can take against U.S. infrastructure and elections.
Cybersecurity
Top cyber, intelligence chiefs to call out China as leading cyber threat
Researchers and officials have previously designated China as a clandestine, preparatory operator in cyberspace, quietly breaching and securing systems to use to their advantage at a later time.
Cybersecurity
NCA celebrates National Data Privacy Week while CISA eyes new cybersecurity guidelines
The week’s themes reflect a new era where everything is interconnected and new threats like artificial intelligence are poised to make a big impact on cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity
Feds to compete for cyber glory at fifth annual President's Cup
CISA officials describe the positive impact the annual cybersecurity game aims to have across the federal workforce.
Cybersecurity
CISA directs agencies to mitigate widespread VPN bugs
Two unpatched flaws in Ivanti's Connect Secure VPN are being exploited by hackers in the wild.
Cybersecurity
CISA, FBI warn on risks of China-made drones
The new guidance is meant to alert critical infrastructure operators to potential security risks, including data exfiltration and cybersecurity risks, posed by unmanned aircraft systems manufactured in China.
Cybersecurity
Watchdog finds ‘sufficient’ cyber threat sharing at agencies, but barriers remain
The Intelligence Community Inspector General’s biennial update on cybersecurity information sharing noted that progress has been made over the past two years, but some agencies reported running up against roadblocks.
Cybersecurity
FDA and CISA need to update cyber agreement for medical devices, watchdog says
The Government Accountability Office said medical devices are not commonly hacked but still called them “a source of cybersecurity concern warranting significant attention.”
Acquisition
CISA changes plan for operations support recompete
The Homeland Security Department's cyber agency goes in a different direction for how it plans to award this upcoming task order.
Cybersecurity
U.S., global partners, ask software companies to focus on memory-safe code
New guidance for software developers from Five Eyes countries implores software developers to patch memory safety vulnerabilities and rethink the use of risky programming languages.
Cybersecurity
Hackers exploited out-of-support software to scan federal systems, CISA says
The cyber agency is once again asking agencies to update their software.
Cybersecurity
CISA, FBI warn on Iran-backed infrastructure hacks
The hacking group CyberAv3ngers is actively targeting an Israeli-made automation system in wide use in the water and wastewater sector.
Cybersecurity
CISA, FBI warn of social engineering-based ransomware
Federal agencies are revealing more information on the Scattered Spider cybercriminal group in a bid to both prevent breaches and encourage victims to offer more detail on such attacks.
Cybersecurity
CISA turns 5 and looks to the future
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is growing up as its mission to protect against cyber threats becomes ever more complex.
Artificial Intelligence
CISA releases roadmap to guide its AI efforts
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency released plans to pursue five lines of effort in support of the administration’s AI objectives.
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