CISA

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, federal agencies knew they had to prioritize cybersecurity as employees shifted to telework. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency worked quickly to ensure federal agencies had the tools and guidance they needed to keep their data safe.

The biggest roadblock to developing a strong cybersecurity posture at federal agencies isn’t resources or talent — it’s complacency.

Following major cyber incidents, cybersecurity experts push for CISA support and a National Cyber Director.

Congressional representatives say the position would be the best way for the U.S. to prevent and address cyber incidents efficiently.

CISA and NSA provide guidance for how federal agencies can address critical vulnerabilities in their networks.

With phishing and the upcoming election, securing infrastructure remains a top necessity that initiatives like TIC 3.0 will advance.

Identity-based approach to verification moves beyond perimeters and VPNs.

The coronavirus pandemic is leading to an increase in cybersecurity attacks and scams.

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Federal agencies are taking cues from industry for some of their most pressing cybersecurity challenges.

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Discussions on complex security threats at the State of Cyber CXO Tech Forum.

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Krebs encouraged federal cybersecurity leaders to engage with state and local officials to understand where their risk management priorities lie and what the cost of managing that risk will be, with regard to election security.