Taking the fight to the enemy: Cyber persistence strategy gains momentum

The nature of cyber warfare has evolved rapidly over the last decade, forcing the world’s governments and industries to reimagine their cybersecurity strategies. While deterrence and reactive defenses once dominated the conversation, the emergence of cyber persistence — actively hunting down threats before they materialize — has become the new frontier. This shift, spearheaded by […]

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Are attackers already embedded in U.S. critical infrastructure networks?

The threat of cyberattacks against critical infrastructure in the United States has evolved beyond data theft and espionage. Intruders are already entrenched in the nation’s most vital systems, waiting to unleash attacks. For instance, CISA has raised alarms about Volt Typhoon, a state-sponsored hacking group that has infiltrated critical infrastructure networks. Their goal? To establish […]

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Government cybersecurity in 2025: Former Principal Deputy National Cyber Director weighs in

As 2024 comes to an end, it’s time to look ahead to the state of public cybersecurity in 2025. The good news is this: Cybersecurity will be an ongoing concern for the government regardless of the party in power, as many current cybersecurity initiatives are bipartisan. But what will government cybersecurity look like in 2025? […]

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New cybersecurity advisory highlights defense-in-depth strategies

In 2023, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) conducted a red team operation against an FCEB (Federal Civilian Executive Branch) organization. In July 2024, CISA released a new CSA that detailed the findings of this assessment along with key findings relevant to the security of the organization’s network. One of the interesting findings of […]

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CISA chief AI officer follow-up: Current state of the role (and where it’s heading)

At the beginning of August, CISA announced that it had appointed Lisa Einstein, Senior Advisor of its artificial intelligence division, as its new chief AI officer. This announcement came following several new initiatives in the last couple of years focused on gaining a clearer understanding of the potential security impacts of AI. With the National […]

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 Brands are changing cybersecurity strategies due to AI threats

 Over the past 18 months, AI has changed how we do many things in our work and professional lives — from helping us write emails to affecting how we approach cybersecurity. A recent Voice of SecOps 2024 study found that AI was a huge reason for many shifts in cybersecurity over the past 12 months. […]

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Uncertainty Is the Biggest Challenge to Australia’s Cyber Security Strategy

Commentary: Australia’s Cyber Security Strategy 2023-2030 is a bold and far-reaching vision that will see Australia become a world leader. However, a lack of bipartisan agreement may undermine it. Continue reading Uncertainty Is the Biggest Challenge to Australia’s Cyber Security Strategy

Could Australia’s Cybersecurity Strategy Benefit From More Data Science Rigour?

The success of Australia’s six-shield cybersecurity strategy could depend on how well the nation manages the vast pools of data that will underpin the identification and mitigation of cyberthreats. Continue reading Could Australia’s Cybersecurity Strategy Benefit From More Data Science Rigour?

The evolution of 20 years of cybersecurity awareness

Since 2004, the White House and Congress have designated October National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This year marks the 20th anniversary of this effort to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and online safety. How have cybersecurity and malware evolved over the last two decades? What types of threat management tools surfaced and when? The […]

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Cyber experts applaud the new White House cybersecurity plan

First, there was a strategy. Now, there’s a plan. The Biden Administration recently released its plan for implementing the highly anticipated national cybersecurity strategy published in March. The new National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan (NCSIP) lays out specific deadlines and responsibilities for the White House’s vision for cybersecurity. The plan is being managed by the […]

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