Cybersecurity

CISA Director Details Growing Threat to Maritime Transportation Sector 

Cybersecurity professionals are noting the possibility of Russia reprising a watershed attack on the shipping industry to hit back against the U.S. economy.

Cybersecurity

White House Warns of Potential Russian Cyberattack Based on New Intel

Officials, distressed by the continued lack of cybersecurity basics implemented in the private sector, issued “a call to action.”

Cybersecurity

CISA, FBI Warn of Russian Threat to Satellite Networks

Organizations are asked to report incidents they might ordinarily consider inconsequential to the government.

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Leader: Deterrence Policy for Hacks Can’t Mirror That for Nukes

The Cyberspace Solarium Commission emerged due to the late John McCain’s  frustration with current U.S. doctrine on what should trigger a “use of force.”

Cybersecurity

Senator Touts Liability Protections in Recently Passed Cyber Incident Reporting Bill 

Agencies designated for managing risk in particular sectors have work ahead of them to hammer out details with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

Cybersecurity

Cyber-Incident Reporting Legislation Clears House in Bipartisan Spending Bill

The bill, attached to government funding legislation, now moves to the Senate, which recently passed the same incident reporting provisions separately by unanimous consent.

Policy

Biden Executive Order Takes Major Steps Toward Regulating Cryptocurrencies

The president will sign an executive order regulating the growing industry, announcing the exploration of a possible government-backed currency and addressing national security and equity concerns.

Cybersecurity

CISA Warns of Ransomware Gang, Issues Indicators of Compromise

Processes spurring from the Ragnar Locker Ransomware have affected at least 52 critical infrastructure victims since January, but will terminate if it encounters systems in certain Russian and near-Russian locations.

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

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.

Digital Government

Ukraine Conflict Brings Cybersecurity Risks to U.S. Homes, Businesses

Russia’s cyberattack capabilities can be applied to U.S. targets, including regular Americans’ homes and businesses.

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.

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

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.