CISA chief frets about open-source vulnerabilities, delayed security improvements
Acting director Nick Andersen’s comments came as a wave of malware attacks hit tech that’s publicly available for collaboration.
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CISA credential leak raises alarms, and Capitol Hill demands answers
A researcher who found a repository that leaked on GitHub said it was one of the worst he’s witnessed.
Feds keep eyes peeled for Iran cyberattacks, respond to Stryker breach
There’s been no visible surge, at least not yet, said DOD’s Terry Kalka and CISA’s Nick Andersen.
CISA official advises agencies not to get too hung up on who takes lead in critical infrastructure sectors
Acting director Nick Andersen said relationships, not actor risk management agency designations, should guide which agency is at the forefront.
FBI says even in an AI-powered world, security basics still matter
AI is speeding up attacks but otherwise not changing their fundamental nature, said FBI official Jason Bilnoski.
CISA CIO Robert Costello exits agency
His nearly five-year tenure had recently been marked by turmoil.
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Gottumukkala out, Andersen in as acting CISA director
The move follows a story about criticisms of CISA’s performance during the first year of the Trump administration, with Madhu Gottumukkala’s leadership a point of contention.
What’s next for DHS’s forthcoming replacement critical infrastructure protection panel, AI information sharing
Nick Andersen, a top CISA official, discussed plans for improving CIPAC and developing an AI-ISAC.
CISA work not ‘degraded’ by Trump administration cuts, top agency official says
Nick Andersen rebutted criticisms from industry, state and local governments and the Hill about where CISA capabilities stand.
CISA taps Nicholas Andersen for executive assistant director of cybersecurity
He takes over a key leadership role in a position that’s seen rapid turnover over the past year.