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Guidance aims to help critical infrastructure protect against cyberattacks
September 26, 2022 | News, CybersecurityA cybersecurity advisory will help critical infrastructure owners and operators simplify choices around the security of industrial control systems while allowing flexibility the companies say is needed to their operations.
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Cyber mandates too costly for water utilities, experts say
September 22, 2022 | News, CybersecurityA House hearing saw expert testimony emphasizing the need for steady funding to cybersecurity programs in water utility providers––especially in rural regions.
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Federal cyber grants could foster greater cooperation between state, local governments
September 20, 2022 | News, CybersecurityStates can provide cybersecurity services to local governments in lieu of cash funding, DHS said, while required planning committees can comprise many stakeholders.
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Ransomware task force outlines threat response
September 19, 2022 | News, CybersecurityThe Joint Ransomware Task Force is designed to unify efforts and identify ways to leverage the federal government’s unique authorities and capabilities to disrupt ransomware.
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Cyber modernization too complex for quick fixes, in-house solutions, report says
| News, CybersecurityState and local agencies feel pressure to quickly overhaul their technologies and processes to stay ahead of adversaries and meet growing IT demands, but they first need an in-depth assessment of strategic costs and other implications.
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Justice officials release framework for policing crime in crypto space
| News, CybersecurityComplimenting the new national digital asset framework, law enforcement is planning similar steps to combat crime in the crypto marketplace.
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DHS unwraps $1B state and local cybersecurity grant program
September 16, 2022 | News, CybersecurityEach states will each receive a minimum of $2 million for FY 22 for a planning committee and a cybersecurity plan that details how it will reduce their cybersecurity risks.
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Rule for vendors’ secure software self-attestation in the works
September 15, 2022 | News, CybersecurityFederal agencies will soon need vendors to attest that their products conform with NIST guidance on secure software development, OMB says.
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Cyber criminals increasingly relying on ransomware-as-a-service, report says
September 14, 2022 | News, CybersecurityA new report reveals threat actors are using the same ransomware as in previous years – but relying on new malware-free intrusion methods and ransomware-as-a-service offerings to evade popular mitigation techniques.
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5 actions to help state and local agencies gain visibility and improve IT hygiene
September 12, 2022 | News, CybersecurityA hygiene-first approach combined with modern security solutions is essential for state and local agencies looking to increase their level of protection, gain visibility into their IT environments and eliminate blind spots.