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SolarWinds hack is quickly reshaping Congress’s cybersecurity agenda
More cybersecurity funding for states and Capitol, new breach reporting rules, and ransomware-related bills will likely be on the agenda for the 117th Congress.
US bulk energy providers must now report attempted breaches
US bulk energy providers must now report attempted breaches as well as successful breaches. Guidance is murky over what constitutes an "attempted" breach.
How to prepare for the next SolarWinds-like threat
It is possible to minimize the risk from nation-state attacks like SolarWinds. This is the best advice based on what experts have learned so far.
26 Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations likely to become law with NDAA passage
Once passed, the National Defense Authorization Act will create a White House cybersecurity director role, expand CISA's capabilities, and create a K-12 security education assistance program.
Publicly known support credentials expose GE Healthcare imaging devices to hacking
The vulnerability gives hackers a means to access sensitive data, execute malicious code on devices and impact their operation.
Cybersecurity under fire: CISA’s former deputy director decries post-election vilification
Matt Travis talks about CISA's role in the recent US elections and how President Trump and his surrogates have politicized the security function.
US DOJ indictments might force Russian hacker group Sandworm to retool
Experts hope that indictments against six Russian military intelligence agents will make Russia rethink plans to disrupt the US election.
Late-game election security: What to watch and watch out for
Despite disruption of the Trickbot botnet network, last-minute leaks of stolen documents and post-election undermining of trust in the election system remain big concerns.
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New FBI strategy seeks to disrupt threat actors, help defenders through better coordination
The FBI sharpens its focus on collaboration among US and foreign government agencies and the private sector. It will acting as a central hub to deal with cybersecurity threats.
Election security status: Some progress on ballot integrity, but not on Russian interference
With the election less than two months away, government and election officials say voting itself is more secure, but Russian disinformation remains largely unaddressed.
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Securing the edge: 5 best practices
Considering how much is at stake in terms of data and infrastructure exposure, companies looking to take advantage of edge computing’s promise will need to take steps to mitigate the risks.
CMMC bakes security into DoD’s supply chain, has value for all businesses
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification provides a means for the DoD to certify the security capabilities of its contractors, but it's a good way to assess the cybersecurity maturity for all companies.
Security in the spotlight as the US heads into elections
A new report and tabletop exercise show how the upcoming US elections could be disrupted at the local government level without hacking the election itself.
Many Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations expected to become federal law
Dozens of cybersecurity measures designed to protect US businesses and infrastructure are part of the National Defense Authorization Act. Budget, political concerns might eliminate some.
Twitter hack raises alarm among government officials, security experts
The recent account takeover attack underscores how Twitter and other social platforms have become a critical component of political systems worldwide.
Time running out to protect US November elections
Experts say it's too late for significant legislative action to better protect voting this fall, but meaningful changes are still possible.
New DOE document names China, Russia as threats to US bulk power system
A US Department of Energy RFI seeks information on energy industry's supply chain security practices following executive order to develop industry regulations.
Solar power shines light on security for the renewable energy industry
Solar power plants have massive numbers of vulnerable internet-connected devices. It's recent focus on cybersecurity is awakening the rest of the renewable energy industry to the threat.
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