DENVER Earlier today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) joined the Colorado Rockies, along with the Rockies state, local and federal partners for a virtual tabletop exercise to review incident preparedness measures and response plans at Coors Field in a continuing effort to ensure fan,
CS Digest Section: RECENT HEADLINES
Chinese Ministry of State Security-Affiliated Cyber Threat Actor Activity
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has consistently observed Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS)-affiliated cyber threat actors using publicly available information sources and common, well-known tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to target U.S. Government agencies. CISA has observed these-and other threat actors with
CISA Issues Final Vulnerability Disclosure Policy Directive for Federal Agencies
WASHINGTON Today, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued Binding Operational Directive 20-01, which requires individual federal civilian executive branch (FCEB) agencies to develop and publish a vulnerability disclosure policy (VDP) for their internet-accessible systems and services, and maintain processes to support their VDP.
Trump Administration Launches First Cybersecurity Principles for Space Technologies
The Trump Administration announced the first comprehensive cybersecurity policy for systems used in outer space and near space today. Space Policy Directive- 5 (SPD-5) makes clear the lead role the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have in in enhancing the nation s cyber defenses in space,
CISA & EAC Develop Risk Profile Tool for Election Officials
WASHINGTON Today, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in partnership with the Election Assistance Commission (EAC), released the Election Risk Profile Tool, a user-friendly assessment tool to equip election officials and federal agencies in prioritizing and managing cybersecurity risks to the Election Infrastructure Subsector.
https://www.cisa.gov/news/2020/09/02/cisa-eac-develop-risk-profile-tool-election-officials
Air Force, Navy accelerate quantum research with international virtual event
ROME, N.Y. (AFNS) -- The Air Force Research Laboratory s Information Directorate is spearheading an international alliance of principal investigators across government, academia and industry to accelerate quantum enabling technologies.
CISA to Overse CVE Numbering Authorities for Industrial Control Systems and Medical Devices
WASHINGTON - The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) Program announced today it is granting authority to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) for managing the assignment of CVE Identifiers (IDs) for the CVE Program.
Iran-Based Threat Actor Exploits VPN Vulnerabilities
CISA and FBI are aware of an Iran-based malicious cyber actor targeting several U.S. federal agencies and other U.S.-based networks. Analysis of the threat actor's indicators of compromise (IOCs) and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) indicates a correlation with the group known by the names, Pioneer Kitten and UNC757.
CISA Releases 5G Strategy for Secure and Resilient Critical Infrastructure
Today, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released its strategy to ensure the security and resilience of fifth generation (5G) technology in our nation.
Cybersecurity Officials from U.S., U.K., Australia, Canada and New Zealand Release Best Practices for Incident Response
WASHINGTON Today, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), New Zealand s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC NZ) and Computer Emergency Response Team NZ (CERT NZ), Canada s Communications Security Establishment, and the United Kingdom s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC UK), are
