Ghost Takedown and Europe's Fight Against Encrypted Chats
Europol dismantles Ghost, an encrypted platform for organized crime, raising debate on lawful access to data and encryption policies.
Read PostMany people consider Bryan Vorndran to be the face of the FBI’s cyber efforts. His strategies for the disruption of cybercriminal infrastructure have been successful and are improving the world of cybersecurity.
Read PostThe US Department of Justice, particularly through the FBI is making great strides in the fight against ransomware. Their recent focus on disrupting cybercrime has been crucial in the takedown of notorious cybercriminals like Hive, and the breakdown of malware tools like Qakbot.
Read PostAnne Neuberger is an influential figure in US policy on cybersecurity as a member of President Biden's National Security Council. In the fight against cybercrime, Neuberger has proposed banning ransomware payments, a strategy that has strong ties to changes in federal foreign policy.
Read PostThe Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA) is a key centerpiece of the National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan.
Read PostDirector of CISA, Jen Easterly emphasizes the need for companies to prioritize product safety over speed and advocates for software to be "secure by design." This is just one of many policy changes that demonstrate the government's commitment to cybersecurity improvement.
Read PostThe latest version of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework is more widely applicable than previous versions and includes more elements that will help business owners manage cybersecurity risk.
Read PostThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released new rules that call for standardized reporting of cyber incidents, with the aim of providing better security to investors. This new transparency requirement involves disclosure of the company's cyber expertise and a four-day reporting deadline.
Read PostThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) strategic plan, released on August 4, 2023, outlines several goals that work together to reduce cyberattacks in the U.S. and limit any damage they may cause.
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