Axonius Federal Systems has completed two projects with the Department of Defense concerning its Cyber Asset Inventory Management solution, which is now approved for use. CAIM correlates asset data from existing solutions to address coverage gaps, control validation and support incident response investigations. It also manages the cyber asset inventory of DOD networks. CAIM underwent […]
The U.S. Army has awarded Axellio a $39.5 million contract to deploy the latest Garrison Defensive Cyberspace Operations Platform versions to more locations. GDP, which delivers network-wide cybersecurity visibility, helps Army forces defend against cyberattacks and mitigate cyber risks. It uses the PacketXpress network intelligence platform developed in partnership with World Wide Technology and Red […]
Jen Easterly, director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, has named 13 new members from the public and private sectors to the Cybersecurity Advisory Committee, a group of experts tasked with guiding cyber defense efforts. She said the appointees were chosen for their knowledge of cybersecurity, critical infrastructure and governance. Among the new appointees […]
New guidance from the Office of Personnel Management will implement a program that will allow the rotation of government cybersecurity employees across various agencies to enhance each federal entity’s cyber workforce. According to OPM Director Kiran Ahuja, the new Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program is expected to develop critical cyber skills; create environments where employees […]
A working group led by the National Security Agency and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has developed and published an identity and access management guide to help system administrators enhance their defenses against malicious cyber actors using legitimate credentials to access critical data and systems. Administrators are encouraged to adopt best practices, including deploying […]
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is asking Congress to approve $424.9 million in fiscal year 2024 funding for the development of a new Cyber Analytics and Data System. According to Eric Goldstein, CISA’s executive assistant director for cybersecurity, the CADS will facilitate data ingestion and integration and will serve as a single data repository […]
The Department of Homeland Security has added three of Nozomi Networks’ security solutions to the Approved Products List of the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program, which aims to support the cybersecurity efforts of participating agencies by compiling certified tools and services. CEO Edgard Capdevielle said the addition of his company’s products to the APL demonstrates […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed a new cyber incident reporting rule that would require financial institutions to inform the agency of compromises within two days and to review their policies and procedures annually. According to the SEC, the new rule would help it learn more about the cyber risks that financial institutions face […]
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency revealed that two hacking groups, including Vietnam-based criminal organization XE Group, obtained access to the Microsoft Internet Information Services server of at least one federal agency where they executed unauthorized code. According to a joint cybersecurity advisory from CISA, the FBI and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, […]
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s inspector general said in a report that the agency does not implement good cybersecurity practices for its systems and its users. According to the IG’s report, the FDIC had multiple issues, including account configuration, access management, privileged account management, Windows system maintenance, active directory policies and procedures, and audit logging […]
