Cyber Security Exchange
A vertical community of Federal cyber security leaders, project managers, industry, and government IT community stakeholders focused on public-private collaboration and best-practice exchange.
DHS Wants Improved Collaboration for Undersea Cable Security
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is gearing up to release a new white paper on how the Federal government can improve collaboration with industry to bolster the security of the subsea cable network, according to DHS Assistant Secretary for Trade and Economic Security Christa Brzozowski. […]
Tagged Cybersecurity, DHS, Undersea cables
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CMMC Goes Official After 60-Day Congressional Review
Despite grumbling from some lawmakers on Capitol Hill, the Pentagon’s newly released Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) rule has successfully completed its 60-day Congressional Review period without any changes, signaling that the rulemaking process is officially complete. […]
Tagged CMMC 2.0
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Zscaler: Encrypted Threats Surge to 87 Percent of All Cyber Threats
More than 87 percent of all cyber threats took place over encrypted networks this year, a new Zscaler ThreatLabz report finds. The solution, the cybersecurity company says, lies in adopting zero trust security architectures. […]
Tagged Cybersecurity, Zscaler
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FCC Pushing Telcos to Certify Security Amid Salt Typhoon Hacks
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is mounting a quick effort to push telecom service providers to certify they are taking steps to strengthen their networks from cyberattacks following the China-sponsored Salt Typhoon hacks of U.S.-based carriers including AT&T, Verizon, and Lumen – and as many as eight providers in all. […]
Tagged FCC, Jessica Rosenworcel, Salt Typhoon, Telecom
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CISA Official Urges Greater Focus on OT Systems Security
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Deputy Director Nitin Natarajan is urging critical infrastructure sectors to “elevate the discussion” of the growing risks of legacy operational technology (OT) systems. […]
Tagged CISA, Cybersecurity, OT
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Air Force Moving Forward With new Office for OT Cyber Resiliency
The Department of the Air Force (DAF) plans to establish an operational technology (OT) office that will oversee the cybersecurity of control systems, commerce technologies, as well as embedding infrastructure, according to a senior Air Force official. […]
Tagged Air Force, CROCS, OT
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CISA Publishes Salt Typhoon Guidance, Still Unraveling Hacks
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published guidance today that provides best practices to protect against cyberattacks by Salt Typhoon – a People’s Republic of China (PRC)-affiliated threat actor that has compromised networks of major global telecommunications providers. […]
Report: Salt Typhoon Using ‘Backdoor’ Malware Tactics
Through its notable sophistication, Salt Typhoon has cemented its status as one of the most advanced cyber-espionage groups in history – a new report reveals the tactics behind its success. […]
U.S. Army CIO Hits Reset on Cyber Policy RMF
The U.S. Army is overhauling its cybersecurity policy with a new directive signed by Army Chief Information Officer (CIO) Leo Garciga last week that aims to streamline the service’s implementation of its Risk Management Framework (RMF). […]
Tagged Army, Army RMF 2.0, Cyber
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CMMC Rule Receives Mixed Reaction on the Hill
The Pentagon’s newly implemented Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) rule is receiving a mixed reaction from lawmakers on Capitol Hill. […]
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