The Office of the National Cyber Director is intensifying its focus on enhancing the cybersecurity of space systems with a particular emphasis on incentivizing long-term investments. In a speech at the CyberSatGov conference on Monday, Nicholas Leiserson, assistant national cyber director for cyber policy and programs, outlined several key strategic shifts that will significantly impact […]
Two nonprofit organizations have each received $1.5 million in funding from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to strengthen the cybersecurity workforce and expand the cyber talent pool. The funding was awarded to South Memphis Renewal Community Development Corp. and Per Scholas through the Cyber Workforce Development and Training for Underserved Communities, CISA said. SMRCDC […]
The Department of Homeland Security has released guidance to protect digital technologies and infrastructure used in cities and communities. The guidance, titled “How to Write a Connected Community Strategy,” helps leaders create a plan for digitally connected infrastructure with the goal of keeping smart devices and services shielded against external and internal threats. The guidance […]
Cybersecurity officials said zero-day vulnerability exploitation incidents have increased worldwide in the past months and must be addressed to prevent future damage. Speaking at the ACT-IAC’s Imagine Nation ELC conference in Pennsylvania, Michael Duffy, associate director for capacity building at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s cybersecurity division, shared that zero-day exploits have directly affected […]
The director of the Defense Intelligence Agency said the government needs to improve its cybersecurity support for intelligence-related missions. Speaking at a Center for Strategic and International Studies event on Wednesday, 2023 Wash100 winner Lt. Gen. Scott Berrier shared that the DIA is currently not in the optimal position to provide the best intelligence cyber […]
The Biden administration’s national cyber director nominee, Harry Coker, told lawmakers at his Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday that carrying out the National Cybersecurity Strategy requires focus on the implementation plan as much as the goals. Coker noted that operationalizing the strategy requires coordinating 69 initiatives across 18 departments and agencies. According to the nominee, […]
The United States recently hosted a meeting with 48 countries and representatives from the European Union and Interpol to strengthen efforts in combating ransomware attacks. During the International Counter Ransomware Initiative meeting, allied countries and organizations agreed to launch a project to explore ways artificial intelligence can be used to counter ransomware attacks. Participants also […]
The White House is finalizing a policy statement reflecting a unified commitment among partner countries to combating ransomware attacks. Anne Neuberger, the White House deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technologies, said nearly 50 countries are expected to join the Counter-Ransomware Initiative, with their support to be formalized by signing the policy statement […]
A critical vulnerability found in technology company F5 Networks’ BIG-IP system is the latest addition to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. According to Help Net Security, governments, internet service providers, telecommunications, cloud service providers and other big enterprises worldwide use F5’s BIG-IP devices to manage and inspect network and application […]
Cyber.org, a subsidiary organization of the Cyber Innovation Center, has received $34 million in funding from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to address gaps in the cybersecurity workforce over the next five years. With the grant awarded through the Cybersecurity Education and Training Assistance Program, the organization will increase access to K-12 cybersecurity education, […]
