Communications Security Establishment

Lumen Disrupts Cybercriminals Targeting Home and Office Routers

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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DENVER, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Lotus Labs, Lumen Technologies' (NYSE: LUMN) threat intelligence team, has identified a new multi-year campaign targeting end-of-life, or outdated small office/home office (SOHO) routers and IoT devices. An updated version of TheMoon malware has reemerged and is fueling a cybercriminal anonymity service called Faceless. Lumen has stopped all traffic to and from the infrastructures associated with TheMoon and Faceless across its global network. Small office routers continue to be a key target for cybercriminals. In less than two years, Black Lotus Labs has discovered six large malware campaigns using compromised SOHO routers.

Key Points: 
  • Lumen has stopped all traffic to and from the infrastructures associated with TheMoon and Faceless across its global network.
  • Small office routers continue to be a key target for cybercriminals.
  • In less than two years, Black Lotus Labs has discovered six large malware campaigns using compromised SOHO routers.
  • Businesses can also turn to Lumen® Rapid Threat Defense , powered by Lumen Black Lotus Labs threat intelligence.

SecurityScorecard Achieves StateRAMP®

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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SecurityScorecard , the global leader in security ratings, announced today that it achieved State Risk and Authorization Management (StateRAMP) pending status.

Key Points: 
  • SecurityScorecard , the global leader in security ratings, announced today that it achieved State Risk and Authorization Management (StateRAMP) pending status.
  • SecurityScorecard empowers hundreds of public sector organizations to deliver their missions and be more resilient.
  • StateRAMP covers each state's individual needs, making it possible for organizations like SecurityScorecard to meet the complex security cloud requirements for all states.
  • Visit the SecurityScorecard website for more information on SecurityScorecard for StateRAMP and FedRAMP.

Commission on Foreign Interference releases schedule and witnesses for first week of public hearings

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 23, 2024 /CNW/ - The Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions has released its witness list for the National Security Confidentiality public hearings that begin on January 29, 2024.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 23, 2024 /CNW/ - The Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions has released its witness list for the National Security Confidentiality public hearings that begin on January 29, 2024.
  • The hearings, which will last five days, will identify the challenges, limitations and potential adverse impacts associated with the disclosure of classified national security information and intelligence to the public.
  • "This is one of the biggest challenges that the Commission will face," said Commissioner Marie-Josee Hogue.
  • The Government of Canada created the Foreign Interference Commission to respond to concerns about foreign interference in the 2019 and 2021 federal elections.

KoolSpan Earns FIPS 140-2 Certification From The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for Deployments in U.S. Federal Government and Regulated Industries

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- KoolSpan, the leading global provider of enterprise communications security solutions, today announced the achievement of Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2 certification for its secure communications cryptographic module TrustCall™, which is software-based and compatible with all commercial smartphones, desktops, and laptops. This certification reinforces KoolSpan's commitment to delivering the highest level of security for enterprise communications.

Key Points: 
  • KoolSpan is excited to attain FIPS 140-2 certification for the core cryptographic module used in our software solutions.
  • "KoolSpan is excited to attain FIPS 140-2 certification for the core cryptographic module used in our software solutions," said KoolSpan Chief Operating Officer Alessandro Ossoli.
  • This also positions us for the next certification phase, FIPS 140-3, which is in our roadmap."
  • KoolSpan achieved accelerated certification by taking advantage of one of SafeLogic's FIPS 140 validated CryptoComply modules along with the company's RapidCert program.

Minister Anand announces a ban on the use of WeChat and Kaspersky suite of applications on government mobile devices

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Monday, October 30, 2023
Digital, Government, Government of Canada, Social media, Treasury, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Information, Policy, Communication, WeChat, Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service, Treasury Board of Canada, Risk, Privacy, Communications Security Establishment, Risk management, Online shopping, Crown, Kaspersky Lab

Effective October 30, 2023, the WeChat and Kaspersky suite of applications will be removed from government-issued mobile devices.

Key Points: 
  • Effective October 30, 2023, the WeChat and Kaspersky suite of applications will be removed from government-issued mobile devices.
  • On a mobile device, the WeChat and Kaspersky applications data collection methods provide considerable access to the device's contents.
  • "We are taking a risk-based approach to cyber security by removing access to these applications on government mobile devices.
  • Agencies and Crown corporations outside the Policy on Service and Digital are being informed about the removal of the WeChat and Kaspersky suite of applications.

BlueAlly Acquires B2B Technologies, Strengthening Cloud Presence & Expanding Vendor Alliances

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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B2B Technologies has a legacy of delivering ground-breaking software tools that have earned industry recognition from experts like The Gartner Group, and a long-standing history as a Microsoft Cloud Partner.

Key Points: 
  • B2B Technologies has a legacy of delivering ground-breaking software tools that have earned industry recognition from experts like The Gartner Group, and a long-standing history as a Microsoft Cloud Partner.
  • Frank Fuerst, CEO of B2B Technologies, shared his enthusiasm, saying, "Joining forces with BlueAlly aligns with our vision of the future.
  • As BlueAlly Technology Solutions and B2B Technologies move forward together, their focus remains on providing superior quality solutions, expert consultation, and exceptional client service.
  • For more information about the acquisition and its benefits to customers, please visit BlueAlly.com or contact David Coulter, BlueAlly CTO.

Prime Minister announces appointment to the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians

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Friday, June 2, 2023
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The National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians is a committee that includes representatives from all recognized parties in the House of Commons and from groups in the Senate.

Key Points: 
  • The National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians is a committee that includes representatives from all recognized parties in the House of Commons and from groups in the Senate.
  • "Today, I announced the appointment of Senator Duncan to the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians.
  • With Senator Duncan's appointment, the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians now includes:
    The Honourable Patricia (Pat) Duncan, Senate
    The Committee was first created under the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians Act, which received Royal Assent on June 22, 2017.
  • The Secretariat of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians assists the Committee in fulfilling its review mandate.

Report on the activities of the Intelligence Commissioner tabled in Parliament

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, May 2, 2023 /CNW/ - The 2022 annual report with respect to the activities of the Office of the Intelligence Commissioner was tabled in Parliament yesterday.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, May 2, 2023 /CNW/ - The 2022 annual report with respect to the activities of the Office of the Intelligence Commissioner was tabled in Parliament yesterday.
  • It is the Honourable Simon Noël's first annual report as Intelligence Commissioner.
  • The Intelligence Commissioner acts as a gatekeeper for certain national security and intelligence activities carried out by the Communications Security Establishment (CSE) and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS).
  • The record of the decision authorizing the activities is then provided to the Intelligence Commissioner for his review.

Virtru Announces First Ever FIPS 140-2 Validated JavaScript Cryptographic Module

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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The newly validated module makes it faster and easier to build and maintain web-native, FIPS 140-2 validated JavaScript solutions.

Key Points: 
  • The newly validated module makes it faster and easier to build and maintain web-native, FIPS 140-2 validated JavaScript solutions.
  • “We will integrate the Virtru JavaScript Cryptographic Module into our JavaScript SDK, which is leveraged by all of our browser-based products, including Virtru for Gmail, Outlook 365, Secure Reader, and Secure Share,” said Dana Morris, Virtru’s Senior Vice President of Engineering.
  • For web apps and PWAs with strict data security requirements, their developers will soon have the opportunity to use the FIPS 140-2 validated cryptography library in the Virtru platform.
  • The evaluation was conducted by EWA Canada, an independent cryptographic module testing laboratory accredited by the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP) under the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP).

Prime Minister announces mandate of Independent Special Rapporteur

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the mandate of the Independent Special Rapporteur, the Right Honourable David Johnston, whose appointment was announced on March 15, 2023, as part of a suite of measures to help protect the integrity of Canada's democracy.

Key Points: 
  • The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the mandate of the Independent Special Rapporteur, the Right Honourable David Johnston, whose appointment was announced on March 15, 2023, as part of a suite of measures to help protect the integrity of Canada's democracy.
  • Mr. Johnston will submit regular reports to the Prime Minister, which will also be shared with Leaders of the Opposition and made available to Canadians.
  • To fulfill this mandate, he will be given complete access to any relevant records and documents, classified or unclassified.
  • The announcement of an Independent Special Rapporteur was part of a series of measures announced on March 6, 2023 to take further action on foreign interference and strengthen Canadians' confidence in our democracy.