Sean Connelly has announced his resignation as the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s senior cybersecurity architect and Trusted Internet Connections program manager, effective April 19. The cybersecurity professional has led several federal cybersecurity projects during his 11 years at the agency, including heading the 3.0 update of the TIC architecture and training agencies on cyber […]
The Department of the Treasury has renewed its cybersecurity cooperation with the National Bank of Ukraine. The U.S. Treasury Department and the Ukrainian central bank recently signed a memorandum of understanding to continue the sharing of information about cybersecurity threats and incidents, cyberthreat actors and best practices. The memorandum also encourages both parties to participate […]
The U.S. Cyber Command has initiated a study to examine options for reforming its cyber force generation model. Gen. Timothy Haugh, head of CYBERCOM and the National Security Agency, said the study will be presented in the Pentagon in the summer. According to Haugh, options range from adopting a model similar to the U.S. Special […]
The National Security Agency has released guidance for enhancing data security and protecting access to data at rest and in transit. The cybersecurity information sheet “Advancing Zero Trust Maturity Throughout the Data Pillar” lays down recommendations to ensure that only authorized individuals can access sensitive data. The document also ensures that organizations can still integrate […]
The FBI is using a collaborative approach to protect the nation from cyberattacks. Speaking at an event attended by cybersecurity professionals on Thursday, FBI Director Christopher Wray said that through “joint, sequenced operations” with domestic and international partners, the FBI can develop operations that could significantly impact cybercriminal organizations. The domestic intelligence service chief also […]
Camille Stewart Gloster, the deputy national cyber director for technology and ecosystem, has confirmed her departure from the White House. Stewart Gloster joined the Office of the National Cyber Director in August 2022, supporting the development and implementation of the National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy. Her work also focused on technology security, emerging technology, […]
The Department of Homeland Security has posted a request for information to identify qualified sources of cybersecurity governance and compliance services. The DHS Chief Information Security Officer Directorate requires program management; professional services for the planning, management and execution of its cybersecurity mission; and support for national security systems, governance risk and compliance programs. The […]
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is soliciting feedback on an initial public draft publication providing organizations with recommendations to incorporate incident response in their cybersecurity risk management activities in line with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0. Comments to the draft publication are due May 20, NIST said. According to Special Publication 800-61r3, “Incident […]
Several organizations are joining a National Institute of Standards and Technology project aimed at building a cybersecurity-capable workforce. The Regional Alliances and Multistakeholder Partnerships to Stimulate program will award about $200,000 each to 18 educational and community institutions, reporting to the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education, a NIST-led partnership between government, academia and the private […]
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has urged software developers and users to downgrade the XZ Utils open-source Linux file compression and transfer capability to older versions, warning that the tool’s updates include a malicious code that provides hackers a backdoor to bypass Secure Shell authentication and access affected systems. A malicious actor with suspected […]
