Category Archives: National Security Agency (NSA)

6 Principles of Operational Technology Cybersecurity released by joint NSA initiative

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Today’s critical infrastructure organizations rely on operational technology (OT) to help control and manage the systems and processes required to keep critical services to the public running. However, due to the highly integrated nature of OT deployments, cybersecurity has become a primary concern. On October 2, 2024, the NSA (National Security Agency) released a new […]

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Iranian hackers are going after critical infrastructure sector passwords, agencies caution

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An international advisory says that the purpose of the “brute force” attacks is to sell the info to cybercrime forums.

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Agencies warn about Russian government hackers going after unpatched vulnerabilities

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The SVR is conducting its targeting both specifically and broadly, the U.S. and U.K. cyber agencies said.

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Who would be the cyber pros in a second Trump term?

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If elected again, the former president might draw both on returning officials and yet-untapped pockets of talent.

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Mattis: Don’t create separate military cyber service

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The former defense secretary said U.S. Cyber Command needs emergency authority to be able to operate inside the United States.

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New cybersecurity sheets from CISA and NSA: An overview

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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and National Security Agency (NSA) have recently released new CSI (Cybersecurity Information) sheets aimed at providing information and guidelines to organizations on how to effectively secure their cloud environments. This new release includes a total of five CSI sheets, covering various aspects of cloud security such as threat […]

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Rob Joyce leaving NSA at the end of March

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The spy agency’s cyber director will be replaced by David Luber, deputy director of the Cybersecurity Directorate and former executive director of U.S. Cyber Command.

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CISA releases 2024 priorities for the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative

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The release comes amid reports that question the effectiveness of the JCDC.

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AI is helping US spies catch stealthy Chinese hacking ops, NSA official says

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Machine learning tools are aiding U.S. security agencies to catch operations relying on so-called “living off the land” techniques.

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Roundup: Federal action that shaped cybersecurity in 2023

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As 2023 draws to a close, it’s time to look back on our top five federal cyber stories of the year: a compilation of pivotal moments and key developments that have significantly shaped the landscape of cybersecurity at the federal level. These stories highlight the challenges federal agencies faced in securing digital infrastructure in the […]

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