Cynthia Brumfield
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Washington, DC, United States
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Dozens of cybersecurity efforts included in this year’s US NDAA
Cybersecurity initiatives included in the US National Defense Authorization Act for 2023 include increased funding for Cybercom’s hunt-forward operations. → Read More
White House ransomware summit highlights need for borderless solutions
Representatives from 36 countries and the EU agree that combatting ransomware requires international collaboration but legal systems need to catch up. → Read More
Blockchain security companies tackle cryptocurrency theft, ransom tracing
Cybercrime that involves cryptocurrency is at an all-time high, and some security companies hope to help prevent it. → Read More
Election security, misinformation threats loom large ahead of the US midterms
The FBI and CISA say election infrastructure is secure, but threat actors have other ways to undermine confidence in the US midterm elections. → Read More
US CISA reaches a new maturity level with its comprehensive strategic plan
The new plan aims to make the cybersecurity agency more efficient and to create a "whole of nation" approach to protecting the United States from cyberattacks. → Read More
New US DHS grant program can boost local governments’ cybersecurity strength
The cybersecurity grant program is designed to initiate state and local governments projects but does not provide ongoing operating funds. → Read More
International cooperation is key to fighting threat actors and cybercrime
Western intelligence and national security leaders emphasize the importance of collaborating to better prepare and respond to cybersecurity threats. → Read More
US OMB releases guidance on federal agency software security requirements
The guidance aims to improve the security of software federal agencies use, but expects self-attestation for compliance. → Read More
CISA launches incident, ransomware reporting rulemaking RFI
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency seeks input on a common set of cybersecurity incident reporting regulations. → Read More
How a Venezuelan disinformation campaign swayed voters in Colombia
A Black Hat presentation explains how Russia-aligned Venezuela influenced the presidential election in Columbia to its political benefit. → Read More
How harm reduction can more effectively reduce employee risky behavior
Black Hat speaker proposes framework to reduce the negative consequences of risky user actions and encourage them to follow security's advice. → Read More
The Secret Service’s missing text messages: Lessons for IT security
The drama in Washington shines a light on the challenges in securing mobile communications and the role that document destruction and retention policies play in organizational security. → Read More
Spyware infections continue as the U.S. federal government takes notice
As more high-profile instances of spyware misuse come to light, the U.S. government begins to take action to address the threat. → Read More
U.S. government proposals spell out 5G security advancements
A joint proposal from federal cybersecurity and defense agencies defines a process for ensuring the security of 5G networks. → Read More
Remote bricking of Ukrainian tractors raises agriculture security concerns
Modern agriculture depends on internet-connected machinery that is centrally controlled and collects and analyzes massive amounts of data, making it an inviting target for threat actors. → Read More
Five Eyes nations warn MSPs of stepped-up cybersecurity threats
The warning likely comes in response to an increase in attacks on managed service providers, through which threat actors can access their clients. → Read More
Why metrics are crucial to proving cybersecurity programs’ value
Methodologies to measure the effectiveness of cybersecurity efforts exist. Tying them to the real world is the trick. → Read More
Biden’s cryptocurrency executive order addresses illicit financial risks
Early indications are that the cryptocurrency industry will work with the U.S. government to help minimize risk and make it harder for cybercriminals to profit from their activities. → Read More
SEC eyes more expansive cybersecurity requirements
New rules for publicly traded companies could add protections for consumer information, strengthen incident reporting, and require assessment of third-party risk. → Read More
Biden memo aims to bolster cybersecurity in national security systems
A national security memorandum places new cybersecurity requirements for reporting and preventing security incidents involving sensitive national security systems. → Read More