Clarke Blasts Cybersecurity FundingFormer cybersecurity czar Richard Clarke, never one to sugar-coat his remarks, told Congress yesterday that the Department of Homeland Security lacks the resources and expertise to carry through on the Bush administration’s cybersecurity plan, according to an article in the Washington Post. The Post reports that Clarke advocated for the creation of a National Cybersecurity Center staffed by top computer experts.Republicans Want AntiTerrorism Powers to LastNew York Times. The Times reports that many Democrats and some Republicans intend to fight the move to repeal the provision that makes the powers temporary. The provisions are set to expire at the end of 2005.Republicans in Congress are trying to make permanent the sweeping antiterrorism powers of the Patriot Act, according to an article in today’s Industrial Chemicals Could Be Terror RiskBoston Globe. The Globe reports that Jerry Hauer, acting assistant secretary for public health preparedness at the Department of Health and Human Services, warns that chemicals such as chlorine, phosgene, and hydrogen cyanide are readily available and could be used by terrorists to create powerful weapons. A government health official is warning that common industrial chemicals pose as great a terrorism risk as many of the dreaded military nerve agents, according to a story in today’s Related content feature Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2023 Fears of recession, rising interest rates, mass tech layoffs, and conservative spending trends are likely to make dealmakers cautious, but an ever-increasing need to defend against bigger and faster attacks will likely keep M&A activity steady in By CSO Staff Sep 22, 2023 24 mins Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions brandpost Unmasking ransomware threat clusters: Why it matters to defenders Similar patterns of behavior among ransomware treat groups can help security teams better understand and prepare for attacks By Joan Goodchild Sep 21, 2023 3 mins Cybercrime news analysis China’s offensive cyber operations support “soft power” agenda in Africa Researchers track Chinese cyber espionage intrusions targeting African industrial sectors. By Michael Hill Sep 21, 2023 5 mins Advanced Persistent Threats Cyberattacks Critical Infrastructure brandpost Proactive OT security requires visibility + prevention You cannot protect your operation by simply watching and waiting. It is essential to have a defense-in-depth approach. By Austen Byers Sep 21, 2023 4 mins Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe