Playbook advises federal grant managers how to build cybersecurity into their programs

The guidance comes from the Office of the Director of National Cybersecurity and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

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Industry leaders on CISA’s secure-by-design pledge: A great program with some issues

House lawmakers and witnesses weighed in on secure-by-design incentives, subpar developers and the initiative’s future under new CISA leadership.

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Industry leaders on CISA’s secure-by-design pledge: A great program with some issues

House lawmakers and witnesses weighed in on secure-by-design incentives, subpar developers and the initiative’s future under new CISA leadership.

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CISA sees elimination of ‘bad practices’ as next secure-by-design step

Officials at the cyber agency are doubling down on shifting the security onus to software makers.

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Organizations can substantially lower vulnerabilities with secure-by-design practices, report finds

Ex-National Cyber Director Inglis says “quantitative data” in Secure Code Warrior’s report shows the importance of the cybersecurity practice.

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Cybersecurity risks in healthcare are an ongoing crisis

While healthcare providers have been implementing technical, administrative and physical safeguards related to patient information, they have not been as diligent in securing their medical devices. These devices are critical to patient care and can leave hospitals at risk for cyberattacks, causing major disruptions to patient care. In fact, 88 million individuals have been affected […]

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CISA, FBI Urge Organizations to Eliminate XSS Vulnerabilities

CISA and the FBI have released an alert on XSS vulnerabilities, urging organizations to adopt a secure by design approach and eliminate them.
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How to embrace Secure by Design principles while adopting AI

The rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) technologies has ushered in a transformative era for industries worldwide. Over the past 18 months, enterprises have increasingly integrated gen AI into their operations, leveraging its potential to innovate and streamline processes. From automating customer service to enhancing product development, the applications of gen AI are […]

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Easterly: Cybersecurity is a software quality problem 

LAS VEGAS —  Jen Easterly, the head of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, told attendees at the Black Hat security conference on Thursday that delivering major improvements in computer security will require a sea change in how companies approach building software.  Amid an epidemic of breaches, Easterly laid the blame squarely at the feet […]

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Biden’s cybersecurity legacy: ‘a big shift’ to private sector responsibility

Over the course of his term, Joe Biden has presided over an ambitious agenda on regulation and more, to both praise and criticism.

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