The U.S. principal deputy national cyber director said cybersecurity information sharing across the government has improved, particularly when organizations report to the FBI. Kemba Walden said during a CrowdStrike event in Las Vegas that the FBI is receiving cybersecurity-related information more quickly whenever incidents are reported. She added that data is being used for investigations […]
Sens. Gary Peters and Rob Portman have introduced the Securing Open Source Software Act, a measure that would compel the Office of Management and Budget and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to act on cyber risks in open-source software. According to Peters, the legislation will enhance the state’s ability to protect American citizens’ sensitive data through […]
The National Security Agency and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency have issued a joint advisory containing recommendations on how users can defend against cyber threats to operational technology and industrial control system assets. The advisory, titled “Control System Defense: Know the Opponent,” also discusses the strategies malicious actors employ when attacking IT and ICS […]
The Federal Communications Commission has added China Unicom Americas and PacNet/ComNet to the FCC Covered List, meaning the two China-linked entities are prohibited from providing telecommunication services and accessing the U.S. market. According to FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, the action is a key step in protecting the country’s communications networks from foreign national security threats. […]
Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic hosted a maritime-based cyber exercise that focused on developing tools that defend deployed networks. The Cyberspace Defense in Denied, Degraded and Disconnected Environments Advanced Naval Technology Exercise allowed industry experts and cybersecurity subject matter experts to demonstrate technologies that protect systems at sea. Over 100 assessors were also on-site to […]
AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force, has awarded Real-Time Innovations a $1.25 million direct-to-phase 2 Small Business Innovation Research contract for software research work. RTI will investigate ways to improve the performance and cybersecurity of software frameworks that use the Data Distribution Service standard, particularly when implemented in zero trust […]
The National Security Agency and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency have published an assessment of security considerations on the Open Radio Access Network, an ecosystem of interoperable hardware and software as well as network optimization enabled by artificial intelligence and machine learning. Both agencies are members of the Enduring Security Framework, a cross-sector working group composed of […]
The Department of Homeland Security has launched a new cybersecurity grant program that will provide selected state, local and territorial governments with $1 billion in funding over four years to help them secure their information systems and critical infrastructure against cyber threats. Those interested can now submit applications for the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant […]
The Department of Defense is seeking help from cloud service providers to help speed up zero trust and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification adoption. Dave McKeown, the chief information security officer of the DOD, said during a DefenseScoop event that contractors under the Joint Warfighting Cloud Capacity are being asked if they can provide zero trust […]
Agencies in the U.S., Canada, Australia and the U.K. have warned of Iranian cyber actors exploiting known vulnerabilities in unprotected systems to access and encrypt critical data and support ransom operations. According to a joint cybersecurity advisory, the cyber actors affiliated with the Iranian government’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps are exploiting Fortinet, Microsoft Exchange and […]
