(Getty Images) TSA revises cybersecurity guidelines for gas pipeline owners and operators DHS says the new requirements allow greater flexibility and are supported by continuous monitoring. Jul 25, 2022 By Nihal Krishan
(NOAA) NOAA ‘inadequately’ managed account privileges on 3 active directories An audit by the Department of Commerce Office of Inspector General finds the agency opened itself to cyberattacks. Feb 7, 2022 By Dave Nyczepir
An Amtrak train arrives at a station stop in Burbank, California on December 9, 2021. (Photo by Mario Tama / Getty Images) Senators seek update on DHS, DOT cybersecurity efforts for transportation systems The ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline in 2021 and the fact that only 60% of state and local transit agencies have a cyber plan in place have… Jan 5, 2022 By Dave Nyczepir
(NASA photo) CISA working group assessing cyber risks to space infrastructure CISA's working group will emulate the public-private partnership used to protect pipeline operators. Nov 16, 2021 By Dave Nyczepir
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas gestures as he speaks at a press briefing at the White House on September 24, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images) TSA will require high-risk air and rail transit entities to report cyberattacks The directive will be modeled after similar ones issued to pipeline operators following the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack. Oct 6, 2021 By Dave Nyczepir
(Getty Images) Federal CIO Martorana: ‘We must focus on service delivery to the American public’ Clare Martorana says a more product-focused mindset will help agencies deliver a better experience for citizens. Aug 24, 2021 By John Hewitt Jones
(Getty Images) Department of Energy expands CyberForce program The department seeks more cybersecurity talent to secure industrial control systems and operational technology. Jul 30, 2021 By Dave Nyczepir
Chris Painter at an ITU conference in 2013 (Flickr/ITU Pictures) Ransomware Task Force co-chair says a ban on ransom payments would need to be phased Chris Painter says any such prohibition would likely be accompanied by measures to help cyberattack victims. Jun 4, 2021 By Dave Nyczepir
(Getty Images) The IRS wants help breaking into seized cryptowallets The IRS's criminal investigation unit wants help as it tracks down and enforces cases of fraud and other violations of tax law. May 24, 2021 By Billy Mitchell