CISA

At 13 Attacks Per Second, Critical Infrastructure is Under Siege

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星期三, 一月 24, 2024
Data Management, Security, IOT (Internet of Things), Technology, Software, Networks, Internet, Financial services, Research, Government, KEV, Cobalt, DNP3, Multimedia, Computer security, Attack, Metasploit, EtherNet/IP, RAT, BACnet, Linux, Operational technology, Mirai, AEE, Transport, Log4j, Automation, CISA, Internet of things, Risk management

This lull has given rise to a surge in exploits targeting network infrastructure and Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

Key Points: 
  • This lull has given rise to a surge in exploits targeting network infrastructure and Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
  • Only 35% of exploited vulnerabilities made an appearance in the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's (CISA) Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) list.
  • The overarching objective is to elevate responses to complex critical infrastructure attacks by leveraging the detailed insights and understanding derived from this specialized deception environment.
  • The AEE is maintained by Vedere Labs, a leading global team dedicated to uncovering vulnerabilities in and threats to critical infrastructure.

Rubrik Security Cloud - Government Achieves StateRAMP™ Certification

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星期三, 一月 17, 2024
Software, Networks, Internet, Data Management, White House, Federal Government, Technology, State, Local, Defense, Security, Online Privacy, Government Technology, Public Policy, Government, Cloud, South Louisiana Community College, Privacy Act, Criminal Justice Information Services, Computer security, Face, Software as a service, Policy, Privacy, FERPA, Security policy, CJIS, Public sector, CISA, Certification, Arms industry

Rubrik , the Zero Trust Data Security™ Company, announces that Rubrik Security Cloud - Government , purpose-built for public sector institutions to secure enterprise, cloud, and SaaS data to ensure mission continuity, is approved for StateRAMP Authorization.

Key Points: 
  • Rubrik , the Zero Trust Data Security™ Company, announces that Rubrik Security Cloud - Government , purpose-built for public sector institutions to secure enterprise, cloud, and SaaS data to ensure mission continuity, is approved for StateRAMP Authorization.
  • With this StateRAMP certification, Rubrik will help empower state, local, and educational institutions to boost cyber resilience and minimize the impact of cyberattacks with a single technology platform across enterprise, cloud, and SaaS.
  • To date, Rubrik Security Cloud - Government has achieved:
    “In Process” FedRAMP® status and attained security attestations for Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy and Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) security conformance.
  • Rubrik also formed a CISO Advisory Board , chaired by the first Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Chris Krebs, to identify emerging cybersecurity trends and formulate best practices to strengthen organizational security posture and resilience.

Top Federal Cyber Leaders to be Honored at GovCIO Media & Research's CyberScape Summit

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星期五, 一月 26, 2024
Assistant, Stakeholder engagement, Policy, CISA, Information, Management

FAIRFAX, Va., Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GovCIO Media & Research , a leading federal technology media company, announced the finalists for its CyberScape Flywheel Awards – an awards program established to recognize federal leaders in cybersecurity.

Key Points: 
  • FAIRFAX, Va., Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GovCIO Media & Research , a leading federal technology media company, announced the finalists for its CyberScape Flywheel Awards – an awards program established to recognize federal leaders in cybersecurity.
  • The winners will be announced March 7 at the CyberScape Summit in Reston, Va.
    "The finalists nominated for the Flywheel Awards embody what it means to be a transformer in federal IT," said Michael Hoffman, President, GovCIO Media & Research.
  • "The awards at the CyberScape Summit will recognize the innovative and impactful cybersecurity accomplishments and leadership."
  • The CyberScape Flywheel Award Finalists include:
    Amber Pearson, Deputy CISO and Executive Director of Information Security Policy and Strategy, VA
    Alaina Clark, Assistant Director for Stakeholder Engagement, CISA
    Jeff Spaeth, Deputy CISO and Executive Director of Information Security Operations, VA
    Visit GovCIO Media & Research's CyberScape Summit event page to view the full event agenda, speaker lineup and register for this must-attend annual event.

Viakoo Announces Exponential Growth and Sets the Stage for Cutting-Edge IoT Security Innovation in the Year Ahead

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星期二, 一月 23, 2024
PwC, OEM, VEX, Computer security, Discovery, Customer advisory council, Nextgen, Federation, Internet, Fortune 500, Organization, Automation, CISA, Growth, Customer service

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viakoo, the leader in IoT security, today announced accelerated company growth marked by a more than doubling revenue year-over-year, extensive bi-directional partnerships, and furthered progress toward novel advancements in the IoT security industry.

Key Points: 
  • In response to customer needs, Viakoo identified a critical missing piece to the technology stack necessary for IoT security.
  • To meet this need, Viakoo spearheaded the development of IoT Applications-based Discovery to compliment network-based IoT discovery that infers the existence of devices from network traffic.
  • Viakoo has surpassed an impressive technology milestone of 2 billion hours of product usage on its IoT Security platform, validating its standing as a widely adopted and trusted IoT security solution.
  • "Viakoo is a clear 'Minicorn' in the IoT security space, leading the charge to help companies elegantly automate and manage their IoT applications and devices."

Merlin Cyber to Host On-Demand Webcast on Post-Quantum Readiness

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星期四, 一月 18, 2024
Cryptography, Government, Computer security, History, NIST, Risk, Software, National Security Agency, PQC, Quantum, NSA, Unitary state, Webcast, Accenture, Organization, CISA, Information, Medical device

TYSON'S CORNER, Va., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Merlin Cyber, a trusted solutions provider to the U.S. Government, announced today it will host an on-demand webcast with a panel of industry thought leaders that will examine the implications of quantum computing and cryptography. Titled, "Post Quantum Readiness: What You Need to Know Today to Keep Our Secrets Safe," this webcast will educate viewers on the rapid emergence of quantum computing and how they can prioritize becoming quantum-safe. The webcast will be available to registrants beginning January 30, 2024 at 11 a.m. ET.

Key Points: 
  • TYSON'S CORNER, Va., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Merlin Cyber, a trusted solutions provider to the U.S. Government, announced today it will host an on-demand webcast with a panel of industry thought leaders that will examine the implications of quantum computing and cryptography.
  • Titled, "Post Quantum Readiness: What You Need to Know Today to Keep Our Secrets Safe," this webcast will educate viewers on the rapid emergence of quantum computing and how they can prioritize becoming quantum-safe.
  • The webcast will be available to registrants beginning January 30, 2024 at 11 a.m.
  • Quantum safety is one of the top cyber priorities for the U.S. Government.

GreyNoise Intelligence Publishes Second Annual Retrospective to Help International Cybersecurity Community Defend Against Internet Exploitation

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星期三, 一月 17, 2024
Internet, Noise, Research, Catalog, CISA

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GreyNoise Intelligence, the cybersecurity company analyzing global internet traffic to distinguish between irrelevant activity, mass scanning, and targeted attacks, today published "Decoding 2023: A GreyNoise Retrospective on Internet Exploitation," an enormous research effort that delves deep into the most significant internet software vulnerabilities of the past 12 months.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GreyNoise Intelligence , the cybersecurity company analyzing global internet traffic to distinguish between irrelevant activity, mass scanning, and targeted attacks, today published " Decoding 2023: A GreyNoise Retrospective on Internet Exploitation ," an enormous research effort that delves deep into the most significant internet software vulnerabilities of the past 12 months.
  • "Our ultimate goal is to make the internet a safer place," said Andrew Morris, Founder and CEO, GreyNoise Intelligence.
  • "Our ultimate goal is to make the internet a safer place," said Andrew Morris , Founder and CEO, GreyNoise Intelligence.
  • In 2023, more than 17.3 million GreyNoise GNQL queries were submitted by security practitioners or integrations from over 195 geolocated source countries.

Netskope Names Christian Apostolou to Lead U.S. Federal Sales and Kiersten Todt as a CxO Advisor

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星期二, 一月 16, 2024
Senior, Computer security, AI, Secure access service edge, Government, Todt, ChatGPT, Environment, Apostolou, Federation, Intelligence community, FedRAMP, Authority, Organization, Public sector, Intelligence, News, CISA, Veterans' affairs

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Netskope, a leader in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), today announced the appointment of two seasoned United States public sector leaders as part of its commitment to a strategic growth path for Federal: Christian Apostolou to lead U.S. Federal Sales; and former Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Chief of Staff Kiersten Todt to Netskope as a CxO Advisor.

Key Points: 
  • Apostolou brings to Netskope more than 25 years of experience in the technology industry serving both the private and public sectors.
  • Prior to joining Netskope, he managed the Federal Sales team at Forcepoint, where he focused on selling the commercial product portfolio into the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and Civilian agencies.
  • Todt will be a CxO Advisor, having most recently served as the Chief of Staff at CISA.
  • Both Apostolou and Todt will be featured speakers at Netskope's Washington DC SASE Summit on January 24.

iboss Launches Government Protective DNS Module to Fortify Cyber Defenses

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星期二, 一月 9, 2024
Cloud, IP, Government, Encryption, DNS, Command, Government agency, NSA, OMB, CISA, Cryptocurrency

BOSTON, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- iboss, the cloud security company that redefines network protection by eliminating the need for traditional security appliances, is excited to unveil its new capability: the Government Protective DNS Module. This module represents a strategic leap in cybersecurity, focusing explicitly on the needs of government agencies. In a digital environment where threats continually evolve, and DNS vulnerabilities are routinely exploited, iboss' latest offering ensures that government digital assets are fortified with the gold standard of protective measures.

Key Points: 
  • Our new Government Protective DNS Module provides an unprecedented level of security, ensuring that government agencies meet and exceed the encrypted DNS security and logging requirements of OMB M-21-31 and M-22-09.
  • Our new Government Protective DNS Module provides an unprecedented level of security, ensuring that government agencies meet and exceed the encrypted DNS security and logging requirements of OMB M-21-31 and M-22-09," said Paul Martini, CEO of iboss.
  • The Government Protective DNS Module brings a plethora of benefits, ensuring complete compliance with government DNS requirements.
  • iboss' Government Protective DNS Module is more than a cybersecurity solution; it is a strategic asset that empowers government agencies with the resilience and robustness required to safeguard their digital frontiers.

ANSER Hires John Lambeth as Their New CIO

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星期一, 一月 8, 2024
CISSP, Culture, Research, Maximus, PAE, Security, Information technology, CIO, ISACA, CISA, Blackboard, Consultant

FALLS CHURCH, Va. , Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- John Lambeth, former Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Maximus has been named CIO at the research, analysis, and client-side support organization Analytic Services Inc (ANSER).

Key Points: 
  • FALLS CHURCH, Va. , Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- John Lambeth, former Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Maximus has been named CIO at the research, analysis, and client-side support organization Analytic Services Inc (ANSER).
  • As a key member of ANSER's senior leadership he will provide strategic alignment between information technologies (IT), business strategy, and company values and culture, the not-for-profit company said Monday.
  • Lambeth has successfully served as the CIO for Maximus since 2018, as the CIO for PAE (2014-2018), as the CIO for Qinetiq North America (2011 – 2014), and as the Vice President, Information Technology & Security for Blackboard, Inc. (2004 – 2011).
  • John is also a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

InfoSec Global Federal Added to Department of Homeland Security Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation Approved Product List

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星期四, 一月 4, 2024
Government, Computer security, Federal, CDM, Risk, APL, SolarWinds, Catalog, CISA, Quantum computing, CBOM, OMB, Cryptography, DHS, Silicon, Cryptocurrency

TYSONS CORNER, Va., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- InfoSec Global Federal, the leader in cryptographic vulnerability management, today announced the company has been added to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Program's Approved Product List (APL). InfoSec Global Federal's AgileSec™ Analytics product helps U.S. federal agencies defend against the exploitation of cryptographic vulnerabilities. The inclusion of AgileSec Analytics to the APL strengthens national cybersecurity by protecting government agencies' most sensitive secrets and data from sophisticated attacks and breaches.

Key Points: 
  • TYSONS CORNER, Va., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- InfoSec Global Federal , the leader in cryptographic vulnerability management, today announced the company has been added to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Program's Approved Product List (APL) .
  • InfoSec Global Federal's AgileSec™ Analytics product helps U.S. federal agencies defend against the exploitation of cryptographic vulnerabilities.
  • "The implicit trust of a privileged cryptographic ecosystem has resulted in the infamous SolarWinds hack and other high-profile attacks against federal agencies," said Philip George, Executive Technical Strategist of InfoSec Global Federal.
  • InfoSec Global Federal specializes in providing cryptographic discovery, remediation, and management solutions from the silicon firmware up through endpoint applications.