Podcasts
Critical Update: The Federal CISO Is Prioritizing Flexibility for Agencies
In a new age of cyberattacks, Chris DeRusha says agencies must have more room to implement practices that enable constant vigilance.
Cybersecurity
Microsoft: SolarWinds Hackers Ramping Up Attacks Through Resellers
The company said supply chain attacks by Russian government hackers over the last four months exceed those they’ve been tracking by all nation-state actors over the last three years.
Ideas
What Agencies and Industry Can Learn from Sharing Cyber Threat Intel
Federal agencies should seek industry partners that can keep them better informed and offer resources they can’t access.
Cybersecurity
Working Group Breaks Down the Keys to Securing Mobile Devices
The Federal Mobility Group’s new guidance includes four strategic pillars that form the foundations of mobile security.
Cybersecurity
House Passes Bill to Protect Telecom Networks from Foreign Threats
Companion legislation awaits a vote in the Senate.
Cybersecurity
Russian Corruption Makes It Harder to Crack Down on Ransomware
Hackers who learned skills in government service are branching out “for their own personal enrichment,” Pentagon cyber leader says.
Cybersecurity
5 Ways to Keep Vaccine 'Cold Chain' Safe from Hackers
Health systems can prevent outsiders from tampering with the equipment that keeps vaccines ultra cold.
Cybersecurity
Justice Official Dangles Liability Protections to Encourage Private-Sector Breach Reports
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco also promised to compensate whistleblowers who reveal federal contractors misrepresenting their cybersecurity posture.
Cybersecurity
Commerce Announces Rule for Selling Hacking Tools to Foreign Governments
A new interim rule takes aim at Russia and China.
Artificial Intelligence
Biden’s Defense Nominees Push for Countering Cyber Threats and China’s Tech Progress
The department is rethinking operations amid the changing conflict landscape.
Cybersecurity
National Cyber Director: Liability Should Be Part of the Equation for Public-Private Collaboration
Cyber leaders’ plan to emphasize collective defense over offense hinges on industry’s willingness to share information with government in real time.
Ideas
Operational Technology in the Crosshairs
Yes, utilities use both IT and OT, but so do data centers.
Cybersecurity
Feds Urge Action Against BlackMatter Ransomware Based on Third-Party Tip
A joint advisory officially associates the notorious ransomware-as-a-service group with the Colonial Pipeline attack.
Cybersecurity
CISA Seeking Answers for Implementation of Endpoint Detection and Response Tools
The agency has an idea of what it wants from the capability but is soliciting industry input on key aspects of an enduring investment plan.
Ideas
Federal Health Care Organizations Seek New Prescription for Managing Device Vulnerability
The threat landscape in the medical sector is massive and expanding daily with exponential growth in connected medical devices.
Cybersecurity
Treasury Analysis Identifies Cryptocurrency Exchanges Associated With Ransomware
The department is tracking a huge increase in ransomware disclosures but data suggests the events are still grossly underreported.
Cybersecurity
Agencies Warn of Ongoing Cyber Threats to Water Treatment Facilities
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and other agencies issued a joint advisory about mitigating ransomware threats.
Cybersecurity
Health Agency CISO Looks to Increase Security in Software Transparency Requirements
Robert Wood aims to improve security while fostering faster mission execution from a DevSecOps “BatCAVE” at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Ideas
How Governments Can Protect Themselves Against Fraud in Times of Crisis
Agencies are up against challenges that will arise again and again during each next disaster as they continue to use outdated technology.
Artificial Intelligence