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
Biden to veto any efforts to shutter SEC cyber disclosure rules
The SEC argues the disclosure rule forces firms to be more transparent with investors. Opponents say it may compromise sensitive business data and publicize vulnerabilities.
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
US disrupts China-linked cyber campaign impacting critical infrastructure, Justice officials say
The hackers infected privately owned small office/home office routers to conceal the origins of their intrusions into critical infrastructure systems.
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.
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Cybersecurity
‘Relatively few’ agency policies met standards for IoT security, OMB reports
Early last year, the White House office ran a sweeping assessment on agency IoT device security policies. Most fell short on aligning with NIST guidance, according to a letter sent to Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va.
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
Proposed law aims to boost food and agriculture industry’s cyber posture
The bill would direct multiple stakeholders to conduct exercises that simulate when the food and agriculture sectors are hacked.
Cybersecurity
Expect ‘AI versus AI’ cyber activity between US and adversaries, Pentagon official says
Researchers and officials say AI will usher in the next phase of cyber warfare, enabling new ways to carry out classic cyberattacks and build out new hacking tools.
Cybersecurity
US regulators have done little to address firmware vulnerabilities, think tank argues
Firmware connects the hardware and software of a device, but efforts to protect it have been absent in many of the government’s recent cybersecurity initiatives, according to the report.
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
Pentagon’s cyber red teams get clearer roles, governance
A document released by DOD’s chief information officer attempts to “address gaps in existing guidance” when it comes to the activities of the department’s cyber red teams.
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
CISA needs better collaboration with the EPA and water sector, watchdog says
CISA had “inconsistent collaboration” with relevant stakeholders due to a lack of formal mechanisms, according to the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General.
Cybersecurity
State's cyber bureau has ‘raised the U.S. profile on cyber globally,’ watchdog says
The Government Accountability Office said the creation of the Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy in 2022 has “helped to better position State to achieve its cyber diplomacy goals.”
Cybersecurity
White House looks to eliminate college degree requirements for cyber jobs with federal contractors
National Cyber Director Harry Coker also said Thursday that the federal government will be conducting a series of hiring sprints this year to fill seats.
Cybersecurity
EU signs on to IoT safety label plan
A U.S.-led effort to offer cyber-safe labels for connected devices is gaining momentum internationally.
Cybersecurity
Agencies’ FISMA implementation is still ‘mostly ineffective,’ watchdog says
The Government Accountability Office found that less than half of surveyed federal agencies had compliant security programs and called for improved performance metrics.
Cybersecurity
Think tank report envisions a cyber ‘good place’ for AI and how to get there
Amid the ongoing rise of artificial intelligence technologies and their integration into digital networks, the Aspen Institute compiled a new list of cybersecurity recommendations for government and industry.
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