In discussing the new Cyberspace Solarium Commission 2.0 report, Sen. Angus King speculated some cyber deterrence against Russia is already paying off, with Putin “afraid” of the NSA.
By Jaspreet GillWhat’s new in naval radars and missiles: Defending the Pacific
Defending U.S. naval forces in the Pacific, Red Sea, and elsewhere require a range of systems from close-in weapons to anti-ballistic missiles.
“What we’re finding, though, in recent times is that ransomware is a national security imperative as well,” Maj. Gen. Kevin Kennedy, director of operations for US Cyber Command, said.
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Cyber authorities “urge critical infrastructure network defenders to prepare for and mitigate potential cyber threats — including destructive malware, ransomware, DDoS attacks, and cyber espionage — by hardening their cyber defenses and performing due diligence in identifying indicators of malicious activity,” the advisory states.
By Jaspreet Gill
The request is $800 million more than what the Pentagon wanted last year and includes investments in zero trust architecture and support to the Defense Industrial Base.
By Jaspreet Gill
“We need everyone to do their part to meet one of the defining threats of our time,” President Joe Biden said in a statement urging US companies to take action to protect against potential future Russian cyber attacks.
By Jaspreet Gill “Given the sensitivity of information widely available on unclassified [cleared contractor] networks, the FBI, NSA, and CISA anticipate that Russian state-sponsored cyber actors will continue to target CDCs for U.S. defense information in the near future.”
By Lee Ferran
VMware’s Tom Kellermann linked increasingly aggressive attacks to geopolitical tensions with Russia and Belarus.
By Brad D. Williams
How to unlock innovation and savings for DoD: “commercial,” not COTS
Overmatch is fleeting and while traditional acquisitions can’t always keep up with new threats, a different and approved practice can.
“There’s one line [in the notice] that should scare the hell out of everyone everywhere,” Chris Krebs said.
By Brad D. Williams
“The FBI, CISA, and CGCYBER assess that advanced persistent threat cyber actors are likely among those exploiting the vulnerability,” the joint advisory notes.
By Brad D. Williams
Notably, the committee chair’s markup calls for private sector engagement in developing new cyber threat sharing capabilities.
By Brad D. Williams
“The risk is not merely theoretical; these malicious techniques are publicly known and in use,” NSA notes.
By Brad D. Williams
“I think it’s more than likely we’re going to end up, if we end up in a war – a real shooting war with a major power – it’s going to be as a consequence of a cyber breach of great consequence, and it’s increasing exponentially,” President Biden said.
By Brad D. Williams “We shouldn’t be relying on voluntary reporting to protect our critical infrastructure,” Sen. Warner said.
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“The PRC’s pattern of irresponsible behavior in cyberspace is inconsistent with its stated objective of being seen as a responsible leader in the world,” a senior administration official said on Sunday night.
By Brad D. Williams
