DHS Shifts Direction on Cyber Safety Review Board Amid Political Tensions The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced an immediate halt to any advisory committees perceived to undermine its mission of national security, President’s initiatives, or the constitutional rights of Americans. This decision directly impacts the operations of the…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime House Homeland Security Committee Considers Response to Volt Typhoon and Future of CISA David Perera (@daveperera) • January 22, 2025 Image: Shutterstock In a session on January 17, members of Congress underscored the urgent need for a more aggressive US strategy in…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime US Cyber Defense Agency Was Not Initially Aware of Hackers Involved in Salt Typhoon Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 15, 2025 Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Jen Easterly, remarked that the Chinese “Salt Typhoon” breach of…
In a recent interview, Nitin Natarajan, Deputy Director of the Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency (CISA), expressed confidence that key initiatives aimed at enhancing the cybersecurity resilience of the healthcare sector and other critical infrastructure will persist under the incoming Trump administration. This continuity is expected despite the leadership change…
Digital Identity, Government, Industry Specific Concerns Rise Over Potential Disruption of Biden’s Cybersecurity Initiatives Under Trump Administration Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 9, 2025 The Biden administration is preparing a cybersecurity executive order amid an uncertain political landscape. (Image: Shutterstock) As the Biden administration approaches its conclusion, it is poised…
Critical Infrastructure Security CISA Calls on Software Developers to Enhance Cyber Hygiene Practices Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 7, 2025 New voluntary cybersecurity performance goals target software development security improvements while addressing potential vulnerabilities. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is urging software developers across the IT and product…
Surge in Cyber Attacks Highlight Vulnerabilities Across Industries in 2024 In 2024, a notable uptick in sophisticated cyber attacks has emerged, impacting crucial sectors such as healthcare, finance, telecommunications, and governmental services. Noteworthy incidents involve severe ransomware and supply chain attacks, revealing critical vulnerabilities that businesses and institutions must address…
Standards, Regulations & Compliance Cyber Defense Agency Aims to Strengthen Protections Against Chinese Intrusion Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 3, 2025 A final rule from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Agency concludes a Biden administration initiative to limit the bulk transfer of Americans’ data to adversary nations including China. (Image:…
Chinese State-Sponsored Hacking of U.S. Treasury Workstations: A Major Incident The U.S. Treasury Department recently reported a significant security breach, revealing that Chinese hackers gained access to its workstations via a third-party cloud service. This alarming incident, which the department categorized as a "major incident" in a letter to Congress,…
