Anne Neuberger, deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technology at the National Security Council, has urged private companies to take ransomware threats more seriously and implement appropriate corporate cyber defense efforts. In a memo released Thursday, Neuberger said all companies regardless of size and location are susceptible to ransomware. She noted that companies […]
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has released guidance for the effective use of Mitre ATT&CK, described as a framework for assessing cybersecurity risks and prioritizing threats. ATT&CK offers a repository of adversary information that analysts can use to mitigate cyberattacks by understanding how the enemy operates, Mitre said Wednesday. In its own press release, […]
Los Angeles-based Resecurity has launched a new supply chain security model designed to help enterprises evaluate the risk of third parties. The new feature is in line with the Biden administration’s May 12 cybersecurity executive order, which calls for a comprehensive review of supply chain risks in high-priority industries, Resecurity said Tuesday. Resecurity CEO Gene […]
The Department of Justice has seized two internet domains used in a recent hack targeting the U.S. Agency for International Development. The attack, described as a phishing campaign, was discovered by Microsoft. According to the tech company, victims were tricked into clicking on emails that looked to be from USAID but contained links allowing the […]
The Naval Air Warfare Aircraft Division is in need of a small business that can fulfill its requirements for a wide range of cyber warfare services. NAWCAD is conducting market research to gauge the industry’s ability to support the operations of its Cyber Warfare Department, according to a sources-sought notice posted on SAM .gov. The […]
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Accreditation Body has announced that the CMMC certified assessor training will begin by mid-to-late summer. CMMC-AB made the announcement through its frequently asked questions webpage. According to the accreditation body, the beginning of the training hinges on the authorization of professional classes that aspiring certified third-party assessment organizations have to […]
The Department of Defense has named Rear Adm. Jeffrey Scheidt as the deputy principal cyber adviser to the defense secretary, according to a personnel announcement. As the top uniformed cyber adviser for the Defense Department, Scheidt is responsible for managing a portfolio that includes policy implementation and personnel matters about cyber issues, C4ISRNET reported. He […]
ArchTIS, an Australian company specializing in products for secure information sharing and collaboration, has announced partnerships with four information technology solution providers to help defense contractors comply with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification requirements. The partner companies, Carahsoft Technology, Hawk Associates, IMPRES Technology Solutions and TechSolnz, are now part of archTIS’ U.S. federal and defense sales […]
NASA is set to issue a solicitation for an information technology contract aimed at resolving cybersecurity management issues and improving its ability to defend against cyber threats. The upcoming Cybersecurity and Privacy Enterprise Solutions and Services contract will allow for the procurement of IT services such as vulnerability management, supply chain risk management and identity, […]
The Coast Guard plans to upgrade its cybersecurity blue team branch to a dedicated Cyber Operational Assessments Branch that also includes a red team. Blue and red teams are made up of defensive and offensive cybersecurity professionals, respectively, tasked with simulating cyber attacks to identify gaps in security. Starting later in the summer, the CoastGuard […]
