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Senators: How is DHS hardening US cyber defenses amid Russia-Ukraine conflict?

In a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, the senators request a briefing regarding what DHS is doing to protect agencies, businesses and core services like electricity and internet that Americans rely on.

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Senators: How is DHS hardening US cyber defenses amid Russia-Ukraine conflict?

Senators: How is DHS hardening US cyber defenses amid Russia-Ukraine conflict?

In a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, the senators request a briefing regarding what DHS is doing to protect agencies, businesses and core services like ...

Washington steels for Russian cyberattacks

Washington steels for Russian cyberattacks

An escalating cyber conflict would field-test the preparations U.S. agencies have made in recent years.

US Congress Passes Cyber Incident Reporting Mandate

US Congress Passes Cyber Incident Reporting Mandate

After months of political infighting, a landmark cybersecurity provision requiring critical infrastructure providers to report security incidents and ransom

DHS says U.S. on "heightened alert" for Russian cyberattack

DHS says U.S. on "heightened alert" for Russian cyberattack

"Russia's threshold for conducting disruptive or destructive cyber attacks in the Homeland probably remains very high," a new Homeland Security bulletin warns.

Cyber gushes from 2019 spending bill, if you know where to drill

Cyber gushes from 2019 spending bill, if you know where to drill

The fiscal 2019 spending bill increases funding for the continuous diagnostics and mitigation (CDM) program by more than $37 million.

Bipartisan group of senators press Mayorkas on US readiness for Russian cyberthreat

Bipartisan group of senators press Mayorkas on US readiness for Russian cyberthreat

A bipartisan group of senators is pressing Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on the U.S.’s readiness for Russian cyberattacks amid Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.

DHS warns local authorities, critical infrastructure providers over potential Russian cyberattacks | #government | #hacking | #cyberattack

DHS warns local authorities, critical infrastructure providers over potential Russian cyberattacks | #government | #hacking | #cyberattack

Dive Brief: The Department of Homeland Security warned state and local governments and critical infrastructure providers across the U.S. that Russia may launch direct cyberattacks if it ...

Russian hackers haven't backed off, administration official acknowledges

Russian hackers haven't backed off, administration official acknowledges

CISA director says she hasn't seen "any significant, material changes" in behavior despite Biden's warnings.

Report: DHS Fears Russian Cyberattack If US Acts on Ukraine

Report: DHS Fears Russian Cyberattack If US Acts on Ukraine

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is reportedly warning that the U.S. could witness a retaliatory cyberattack at the hands of Russia if it decides to respond

The U.S. government is working with businesses to make sure they are ready for a Russian cyberattack. But what can you do?

The U.S. government is working with businesses to make sure they are ready for a Russian cyberattack. But what can you do?

The hacker collective Anonymous said it was stepping up cyberattacks on Russia. Experts say U.S. consumers should also be on alert.

Black Hat 2021: What Is the Federal Government’s Role in Cybersecurity?

Black Hat 2021: What Is the Federal Government’s Role in Cybersecurity?

The final day of this year’s hybrid event featured a pair of keynote addresses from CISA Director Jen Easterly and DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

Biden says he will 'elevate' cybersecurity as US hack investigation goes on

Biden says he will 'elevate' cybersecurity as US hack investigation goes on

President-elect Joe Biden said on Thursday he has instructed his advisers to learn as much as possible about a hacking campaign that’s roiled the U.S. government, as the investigators ...

Former US Cyber Official Warns of Russian War Repercussions

Former US Cyber Official Warns of Russian War Repercussions

Former top U.S. cybersecurity official Richard Clarke said on Wednesday that the conflict in Ukraine will likely worsen before showing signs of improvement,

Feds Publish Analysis of New Malware Tools Tied to APT ‘Hidden Cobra’

Feds Publish Analysis of New Malware Tools Tied to APT ‘Hidden Cobra’

DHS posts analysis, documentation for new cyber-attack tools on US-CERT on three-year anniversary of WannaCry.

Cyber incident reporting measures approved in the omnibus spending bill

Cyber incident reporting measures approved in the omnibus spending bill

Critical infrastructure entities and federal agencies will have to report significant cyber incidents to CISA within 72 hours and ransomware attacks within 24 hours under legislation passed ...

The Militarization of Cyberspace? Cyber-Related Provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act

The Militarization of Cyberspace? Cyber-Related Provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act

Third Way is a centrist think tank that offers fresh thinking and modern solutions to the most challenging problems in U.S. public policy, including the economy, energy, national security ...

U.S. Cyber Tools Are Being Turned Against Americans, Limiting Biden's Options on Russia

U.S. Cyber Tools Are Being Turned Against Americans, Limiting Biden's Options on Russia

"Technically, a lot of these tools that are being leveraged for ransomware are tools that were leaked from our own organization," one cybersecurity official told Newsweek on the condition ...

Biden Puts DHS in Charge of Russia-Ukraine Threats to the Homeland

Biden Puts DHS in Charge of Russia-Ukraine Threats to the Homeland

Destructive “Wiper” malware is at the intersection of multiple nation-state threats the department’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is monitoring.

DHS to launch cyber sprints

DHS to launch cyber sprints

The Department of Homeland Security will embark on a series of 60-day sprints to move forward on ransomware and cybersecurity workforce issues as well as defense of industrial control ...

HermeticWiper, Cyclops Blink, BlackEnergy, and Petya: The Russian Cyberattacks Launched to Disrupt Your Business

HermeticWiper, Cyclops Blink, BlackEnergy, and Petya: The Russian Cyberattacks Launched to Disrupt Your Business

On February 24, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Following the Ukraine invasion, The Department of Energy released a warning to the energy sector to proactively prepare for ...