Biden approves executive order to strengthen cybersecurity for commercial satellite systems

Biden approves executive order to strengthen cybersecurity for commercial satellite systems
Biden approves executive order to strengthen cybersecurity for commercial satellite systems

The executive order mandates the development of new cyber contract requirements for “agency-procured” space systems.

US, allies warn of Russian cyber sabotage aimed at disrupting aid to Ukraine

US, allies warn of Russian cyber sabotage aimed at disrupting aid to Ukraine
US, allies warn of Russian cyber sabotage aimed at disrupting aid to Ukraine

“It is important for organizations to use this information and take immediate action to secure data and mitigate any harm caused by these malicious cyber actors,” NSA Cybersecurity Director Dave Luber said in a press release.

Joint Chiefs Chairman says DoD operations not affected by widespread CrowdStrike ‘glitch’

Joint Chiefs Chairman says DoD operations not affected by widespread CrowdStrike ‘glitch’
Joint Chiefs Chairman says DoD operations not affected by widespread CrowdStrike ‘glitch’

“I’m sure our adversaries are looking at this as a way to, I would say put sand in our gears when we’re trying to generate combat power,” Gen. CQ Brown said.

US making progress on cyber defense, but up against some ‘significant hurdles’: Commission report

US making progress on cyber defense, but up against some ‘significant hurdles’: Commission report
US making progress on cyber defense, but up against some ‘significant hurdles’: Commission report

In discussing the new Cyberspace Solarium Commission 2.0 report, Sen. Angus King speculated some cyber deterrence against Russia is already paying off, with Putin “afraid” of the NSA.

CYBERCOM increasing intel collection in light of Russia-Ukraine conflict

CYBERCOM increasing intel collection in light of Russia-Ukraine conflict
CYBERCOM increasing intel collection in light of Russia-Ukraine conflict

“What we’re finding, though, in recent times is that ransomware is a national security imperative as well,” Maj. Gen. Kevin Kennedy, director of operations for US Cyber Command, said.

Allied cyber authorities warn ‘evolving intelligence’ points to incoming Russian cyber attacks

Allied cyber authorities warn ‘evolving intelligence’ points to incoming Russian cyber attacks
Allied cyber authorities warn ‘evolving intelligence’ points to incoming Russian cyber attacks

Cyber authorities “urge critical infrastructure network defenders to prepare for and mitigate potential cyber threats — including destructive malware, ransomware, DDoS attacks, and cyber espionage — by hardening their cyber defenses and performing due diligence in identifying indicators of malicious activity,” the advisory states. 

Pentagon wants $11.2B for cyberspace security, training in FY23

Pentagon wants $11.2B for cyberspace security, training in FY23
Pentagon wants $11.2B for cyberspace security, training in FY23

The request is $800 million more than what the Pentagon wanted last year and includes investments in zero trust architecture and support to the Defense Industrial Base.

Biden tells private sector to ‘lock their digital doors’ before Russia gets in

Biden tells private sector to ‘lock their digital doors’ before Russia gets in
Biden tells private sector to ‘lock their digital doors’ before Russia gets in

“We need everyone to do their part to meet one of the defining threats of our time,” President Joe Biden said in a statement urging US companies to take action to protect against potential future Russian cyber attacks.

Russian hackers raided defense contractors for two years, stole sensitive info: US

Russian hackers raided defense contractors for two years, stole sensitive info: US
Russian hackers raided defense contractors for two years, stole sensitive info: US

“Given the sensitivity of information widely available on unclassified [cleared contractor] networks, the FBI, NSA, and CISA anticipate that Russian state-sponsored cyber actors will continue to target CDCs for U.S. defense information in the near future.”

‘The game has changed’: VMware exec says defense industry faces destructive cyberattacks, belligerent foes

‘The game has changed’: VMware exec says defense industry faces destructive cyberattacks, belligerent foes
‘The game has changed’: VMware exec says defense industry faces destructive cyberattacks, belligerent foes

VMware’s Tom Kellermann linked increasingly aggressive attacks to geopolitical tensions with Russia and Belarus.

Former CISA head warns of rivals’ ‘destructive’ cyber capabilities

Former CISA head warns of rivals’ ‘destructive’ cyber capabilities
Former CISA head warns of rivals’ ‘destructive’ cyber capabilities

“There’s one line [in the notice] that should scare the hell out of everyone everywhere,” Chris Krebs said.

USG Warns Of ‘Critical’ Vulnerability That Poses ‘Serious Risk’ To Defense Contractors, Others

USG Warns Of ‘Critical’ Vulnerability That Poses ‘Serious Risk’ To Defense Contractors, Others
USG Warns Of ‘Critical’ Vulnerability That Poses ‘Serious Risk’ To Defense Contractors, Others

“The FBI, CISA, and CGCYBER assess that advanced persistent threat cyber actors are likely among those exploiting the vulnerability,” the joint advisory notes.

HASC Budget Markup Creates Cyber Info Sharing Capabilities, DISA Cyber Procurement Office

HASC Budget Markup Creates Cyber Info Sharing Capabilities, DISA Cyber Procurement Office
HASC Budget Markup Creates Cyber Info Sharing Capabilities, DISA Cyber Procurement Office

Notably, the committee chair’s markup calls for private sector engagement in developing new cyber threat sharing capabilities.

NSA Releases Security Guidance For DoD, Contractors On Public Networks

NSA Releases Security Guidance For DoD, Contractors On Public Networks
NSA Releases Security Guidance For DoD, Contractors On Public Networks

“The risk is not merely theoretical; these malicious techniques are publicly known and in use,” NSA notes.