A Department of Homeland Security official said the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program will use enhanced visibility across federal networks to identify technologies vulnerable to cyber threats. Michael Duffy, associate director of capability building at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, said in a blog post that CDM’s operational and incident response elements will be […]
Cynthia Kaiser, deputy assistant director within the FBI’s Cyber Division, said restricting the ability of ransomware actors to cash out illegal proceeds is a more effective way to deter cybercriminal groups from attacking various entities compared to just arresting individuals involved in the cybercrime. During a recent Safe Mode podcast, Kaiser shared that ransomware actors […]
The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights have warned that patient information collected by health care providers through third-party tracking tools is vulnerable to unauthorized use. OCR officials said in a letter to hospitals and telehealth providers that such tracking tools gather identifiable and sensitive patient […]
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s partnership with Microsoft will provide Microsoft federal and commercial customers with expanded access to cloud security logs. Log data allows customers to determine how people, applications and devices access their cloud services, a capability essential to cyber defense and incident response. Prior to the collaboration, operational teams identified security […]
Lt. Gen. Timothy Haugh, the White House nominee to be the next leader of U.S. Cyber Command, told lawmakers that passing the fiscal year 2024 defense policy and budget on time would clarify organizational responsibilities and aid in solving readiness issues. During his confirmation hearing on Thursday, Haugh, currently CYBERCOM’s deputy commander, told the Senate […]
Technology manufacturers and retailers, including Google, Amazon and Samsung Electronics, have expressed support for a cybersecurity program proposal to help consumers identify smart devices that offer reduced cyberattack vulnerability. The U.S. Cyber Trust Mark program, proposed by Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, would certify products that comply with National Institute of Standards and Technology […]
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection indicated in its information technology strategy for 2023 to 2027 plans to transition to a zero trust cybersecurity model to streamline security management and enhance the end-user experience. Zero trust entails continuous verification of all users to maintain enterprise security. The concept is premised on the idea that no […]
Washington, D.C.-based cybersecurity start-up Corsha has secured a contract to implement zero trust architecture for point-of-need manufacturing facilities at the Department of Defense’s forward-operating bases. In cooperation with the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute, Corsha crafted a proposal that was subsequently selected through a competition organized by the Office of the Secretary of Defense Manufacturing […]
The Environmental Protection Agency has criticized a federal appellate court’s decision to temporarily stop a new rule that would add cybersecurity assessments to public water system auditing. The EPA issued a rule in March expanding Sanitary Survey Programs by adding cybersecurity assessments of water systems. The rule was subsequently challenged by lawsuits from the attorneys […]
Federal Communications Commission officials are looking into a proposal to launch a pilot program that would provide schools and libraries $200 million over three years to strengthen their cybersecurity. At the recent Legislative Advocacy Conference, FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel, who introduced the proposal, highlighted the need to better protect the networks of such entities, citing […]
