Cybersecurity
CISA Launches Government Cybersecurity Incident and Vulnerability Response Playbooks
The playbook stems from an executive order issued in May.
Cybersecurity
US Partnering with Israel to Counter Ransomware, Regulate FinTech
Israel’s NSO Group represents just one aspect of the country’s lively tech industry, which may be about to get another energizing jolt from its government.
Cybersecurity
Most Employees Want Stronger Enforcement of Cybersecurity Protocols in the Workplace, Survey Finds
Two-thirds of respondents found National Institute of Standards and Technology guidelines to be “extremely” or “very” valuable.
Cybersecurity
US, EU Join French President’s Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace
The move is one of several recent actions the Biden administration has taken integrating cybersecurity into broader trade and national security issues.
Cybersecurity
Senators Urge Better Cyber Protection For K-12 Schools
A recent Government Accountability Office report dove into how virtual classrooms are increasing vulnerability to ransomware and other cyber threats.
Ideas
Working to Secure the Technology Supply Chain
From security-first design to safe device disposition, an industrywide initiative called Compute Lifecycle Assurance is making technology more secure for all users.
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School Surveillance of Students Via Laptops May Do More Harm than Good
School laptop surveillance systems monitor students even when they’re not in school.
Cybersecurity
CISA Director to Appoint Hackers to Cybersecurity Advisory Committee
Security researchers have a crucial role to play in balancing an offense-heavy ecosystem, the director said.
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$1.2T Infrastructure Plan Offers Lucrative Target for Fraud
The problem is that lawmakers don’t always make preventing fraud a priority.
Cybersecurity
U.S. Government Acts Against Alleged REvil Hackers
The Justice Department announced two indictments while the State Department offered $10 million for information on other conspirators.
Artificial Intelligence
Former CYBERCOM Leader Urges Collective Defense Against Cyber Threats
Retired general Keith Alexander suggested a collective defense posture.
Cybersecurity
White House Highlights Cybersecurity Benefit in Infrastructure Package
Along with more than $1 trillion in funding, the House-passed bill moves to the president’s desk with new authorities for relevant agencies and officials.
Cybersecurity
U.S. Blacklists NSO Group and 3 Others for Selling Spyware, Hacking Tools
The Commerce Department says the companies—three from allied nations—acted against U.S. national security interests.
Cybersecurity
CISA Orders Agencies to Patch Hundreds of Vulnerabilities Under Attack
Remediation of more than a third of the bugs the agency identified is due within two weeks.
Ideas
You Know How to Identify Phishing Emails
A cybersecurity researcher explains how to trust your instincts to foil the attacks.
Cybersecurity
TSA Considers Rulemaking Process for Cybersecurity in Transportation Sector
The announcement from a White House official follows pressure from industry and GOP lawmakers questioning the administration’s use of security directives to improve the sector’s cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity
Bill to Codify FedRAMP Set for Vote in Senate Committee
If passed, agencies would have to explain their reasons for rejecting previously authorized cloud products or services.
Artificial Intelligence
Presidential Advisers Recommend Agencies Invest in Automating Software Assurance
The National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee is about to meet with senior cybersecurity officials from the White House on the issue.
Artificial Intelligence
DISA Moves to Combat Intensifying Cyber Threats with Artificial Intelligence
As part of its pursuit, the agency is forming an Office of the Chief Data Officer.
Cybersecurity
FDIC to Strengthen IT Security Following IG Audit
An audit found notable weaknesses within the FDIC’s information security processes.
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