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Policy
Key convener releases plan for securing open source software with White House
A crucial entity within the open source ecosystem is urging prioritization of libraries that support widespread applications like internet routing, among other things.
Cyber
US and allies attribute attack on U.S. satellite provider in Ukraine to Russia
Officials are highlighting significant spillover effects from the attack—including damage to infrastructure supporting wind farms—into Central Europe.
Cyber
Microsoft official to assume leading role at the National Cyber Director’s office
Another addition joined the new office from the intelligence community.
Cyber
NSA chief: Cyber Command did 9 international missions last year
The dual-hatted head of the spy agency and military command has been conducting proactive missions to diffuse cyber threats to U.S. elections and other critical infrastructure and stressed the importance of artificial intelligence to advance those efforts.
Emerging Tech
Microsoft, DOD partners celebrate cooperative research and development agreement
The company may have the chance to negotiate exclusive intellectual property rights—with an exception for the government—to innovations emerging from the collaboration.
Cyber
CISA add industrial control specialists to Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative
Companies in the space are trying to shape public policy and push for money agencies can use to—among other things—track their devices and other assets.
Cyber
What CISA wants critical infrastructure partners to report on cyber incidents
A new guide provides clues into how the agency might be thinking of crucial details, such as what should count as an “incident” under a new law.
Emerging Tech
Private sector player urges DOD to screen 5G technology for cybersecurity
The Pentagon is offering cash prizes for hardware or software ideas to make various components of fifth-generation networking technology interoperable across various manufacturers.
Cyber
CISA director details growing threat to maritime transportation sector
Cybersecurity professionals are noting the possibility of Russia reprising a watershed attack on the shipping industry to hit back against the U.S. economy.
Cyber
White House warns of potential Russian cyberattack based on new intel
Officials, distressed by the continued lack of cybersecurity basics implemented in the private sector, issued “a call to action.”
Congress
Cyber-incident reporting legislation clears House in bipartisan spending bill
The bill, attached to government funding legislation, now moves to the Senate, which recently passed the same incident reporting provisions separately by unanimous consent.
Cyber
CISA warns of ransomware gang, issues indicators of compromise
Processes spurring from the Ragnar Locker Ransomware have affected at least 52 critical infrastructure victims since January, but will terminate if it encounters systems in certain Russian and near-Russian locations.
Cyber
NSA stresses vendor diversification in network segmentation guidance
Robust firewalls within and around a network are especially important in environments incorporating industrial control systems, which have been targeted in Russian state-sponsored operations.
Cyber
Russia-Ukraine conflict could push major cybersecurity legislation past finish line
The threat of Russian retaliation against the west is front-of-mind with Senate passage of key bills to require reports of ransomware payments and other cybersecurity incidents to the government, overhaul FISMA and codify FedRAMP.
Cyber
Russia’s cyber tactics are prompting the FCC to address internet routing security
Standards exist for network operators to implement, but there is no rule forcing them to do so.
Cyber
US-EU alignment on tech policy shaky in face of Russian aggression
The conflict in Ukraine is reinforcing an industry-friendly argument for how the government should regulate cybersecurity.
Emerging Tech
Quantum tech still too young to warrant export controls, defense advisers warn
A report commissioned by the Pentagon helps provide insight into how various federal agencies fit into big-picture policy considerations on the emerging national security issue.
Cyber
DHS official will chair Biden-ordered cyber safety board
Cybersecurity professionals say the board needs subpoena authority in order to be effective.
Cyber
The U.S. is working to improve Ukraine’s cyber defenses in the face of Russian threat
The prospect of a cyberattack amid heightened regional tensions creates a stark contrast against delicate diplomatic efforts the U.S. is pursuing to thwart ransomware criminals officials say are operating out of Russia.
Cyber