Organizations struggle to defend against ransomware

In this Help Net Security video, Jeremy Nichols, Director, Global Threat Intelligence Center at NTT Security Holdings, discusses a recent surge in ransomware incidents. After a down year in 2022, ransomware and extortion incidents increased in 2023. Mo… Continue reading Organizations struggle to defend against ransomware

Alkira Raises $100 Million for Secure Network Infrastructure Platform

Network infrastructure as-a-service Alkira has raised $100 million in a Series C funding round led by Tiger Global Management.
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ONCD report: ‘Fundamental transformation’ in cyber, tech drove 2023 risks

Evolving critical infrastructure risks, ransomware, supply chain exploitation, commercial spyware and AI were the top trends, the office reported.

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From Warnings to Action: Preparing America’s Infrastructure for Imminent Cyber Threats

As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, America cannot afford complacency. The time for decisive action and enhanced cyber resilience is now.
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The missed opportunities in White House’s critical infrastructure directive

The rewrite of PPD-21 is a good start, but still relies on Congress to get through the biggest hurdles, experts say.

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Russian Hackers Target Industrial Systems in North America, Europe

Eduard Kovacs reports: Government agencies from the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom are providing recommendations to critical infrastructure organizations following a series of attacks launched by apparent pro-Russia hacktivists against in… Continue reading Russian Hackers Target Industrial Systems in North America, Europe

Easterly appeals to Congress on CISA funding, citing Chinese threats to critical infrastructure

The director of the agency told the House Appropriations Committee that a $150 million fund would allow CISA to bolster three key initiatives.

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US spy agencies to share intelligence on critical infrastructure in policy revamp

A revised policy document aims to clarify the roles and responsibilities of federal agencies responsible for securing U.S. critical infrastructure.

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CISA Rolls Out New Guidelines to Mitigate AI Risks to US Critical Infrastructure

New CISA guidelines categorize AI risks into three significant types and pushes a four-part mitigation strategy.
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