As Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023 draws to a close, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has announced plans to update its National Cyber Incident Response Plan (NCIRP). The NCIRP serves as the nation's framework for coordinating responses to significant cyber incidents, and provides the framework for CISA’s growing partnerships with the private sector through the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC).
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The Israel-Hamas war has turned the eyes of many to the military conflict and civilian tragedy developing in and around Gaza. As with all modern conflicts, battles are also taking place in cyberspace as threat actors continue to launch extensive cyberattacks. How does the United States Military plan for international cyber conflict? Here's a look at the 2023 Cyber Strategy from the US Department of Defense.
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October is CISA’s #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth! Here are four simple, actionable cybersecurity recommendations from CISA's toolkit to help keep you safe from various cyber threats.
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Though you may have heard of the possible government shutdown looming overhead, you may not have thought about the serious implications for national cybersecurity.
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Nearly two and a half years have passed since Colonial Pipeline put ransomware into the headlines. Since then, ransomware has ebbed and flowed, but high-profile companies continue to fall prey to cybercrime threat actors, with no end in sight. In a stark reflection of this reality, two behemoth Las Vegas-based casinos—MGM and Caesars Entertainment—became the latest targets, though with one key factor making a difference in the aftermath.
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Many 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.
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The 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.
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Anne 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.
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The Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA) is a key centerpiece of the National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan.
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