CISA, FBI, International Partners Issue Guidance to Strengthen Civil Society Cybersecurity

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the Department of Homeland Security, the FBI and international cybersecurity agencies have issued a joint publication called “Mitigating Cyber Threats with Limited Resources: Guidance for Civil Society” aimed at civil society organizations. The comprehensive guide is designed to help high-risk communities bolster their defenses against cyberattacks, especially the ones […]
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Immersive Labs, UKi Collaborate to Offer Cyber Resiliency Training to DOD

Immersive Labs has entered into a partnership with Ultimate Knowledge Institute to make its hands-on cyber exercises available on the Department of Defense Cyber Mission Force Persistent Cyber Training Environment through an integration with UKi’s OpenDash360 platform. Tony Akers, CEO at UKi, said that bringing Immersive Labs’ cyber resilience content will help the DOD and […]
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CISA Advisory Details Techniques, Processes Used by Black Basta Ransomware

The Cybersecurity and Information Security Agency has released a joint cybersecurity advisory detailing common techniques and procedures used by the Black Basta ransomware group and other affiliates.  The Black Basta is a ransomware-as-a-service that was first identified in April 2022 and has since targeted critical infrastructure and health care sectors in the United States, Australia […]
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National Security Adviser: White House to Propose Cybersecurity Standards for Hospitals, Other Entities

The White House is proposing to require hospitals and other health care entities that receive Medicare and Medicaid funding to meet minimum cybersecurity standards. Anne Neuberger, deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technology and a past Wash100 awardee, and an unnamed U.S. official revealed the enforcement plan, following a recent cyberattack on Change […]
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CISA Concludes Annual Cybersecurity Competition for Federal, Miltary Personnel

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has concluded its fifth President’s Cyber Cup Challenge, aimed at identifying and cultivating promising cybersecurity talent within the federal government and military workforce, Nextgov/FCW reported. The 2024 competition format involved three rounds of challenges that simulated real-world cybersecurity scenarios, including monitoring internet of things traffic, configuring routers with IPv6 […]
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Treasury Department Taps Cloudflare, PNNL to Improve Financial Sector Cyber Resilience

Cloudflare will help the Department of the Treasury and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory improve the sharing of advanced threat intelligence as part of an effort to enhance the financial services industry’s cyber resilience. Under the partnership between the three organizations, the Treasury and PNNL will be using Cloudflare to grant financial services institutions privileged access […]
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CounterCraft, Carahsoft Team Up to Deliver Advanced Threat Detection to Government Agencies

CounterCraft and Carahsoft Technology are teaming up to bring CounterCraft’s advanced threat detection solutions to public sector organizations through Carahsoft’s reseller network and government procurement contracts. CounterCraft’s deception-based platform offers law enforcement, national defense and security agencies advanced threat detection, empowering them to rapidly identify and neutralize cyberattacks, including the ones from nation-state actors, Carahsoft […]
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US Unveils International Cyberspace Strategy, Urges Digital Solidarity

The U.S. State Department has released its International Cyberspace and Digital Policy Strategy, outlining a cooperative approach to international technology diplomacy. In line with the National Security Strategy and the National Cybersecurity Strategy, the international strategy aims to foster an innovative, secure and rights-respecting digital world, the State Department said. The core principle of the […]
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