Lawmakers from both parties say CISA cuts have gone too far
Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., and James Walkinshaw, D-Va., found rare bipartisan agreement that the agency tasked with defending civilian networks has been diminished at a moment when…
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CISA wants critical infrastructure to operate ‘weeks to months’ in isolation during conflict
The agency will begin targeted assessments meant to help critical infrastructure entities operate while disconnecting OT networks from IT and third-party vendors.
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.
Officials worry Salt Typhoon apathy is killing momentum for tougher telecom security rules
Cyber officials lamented Wednesday that its a challenge to make the wider population appreciate the gravity of the threat the hacking group presents.
FBI targeted with ‘suspicious’ activity on its networks
The bureau didn’t provide any further details on the incident, which reportedly targeted a network for managing surveillance activity.
FBI: Threats from Salt Typhoon are ‘still very much ongoing’
A top FBI cyber official said Salt Typhoon, the Chinese cyber espionage group behind the widespread compromise of U.S. telecommunications infrastructure in 2024, continues to pose a…
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Cantwell claims telecoms blocked release of Salt Typhoon report
Senator Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., wants hearings to force AT&T and Verizon to disclose how they’ve responded to the hacks to protect telecom networks.
Key lawmaker says Congress likely to kick can down road on cyber information sharing law
House Homeland Security Chairman Andrew Garbarino, R-N.Y., also discussed Salt Typhoon, regulations and the cyber workforce Tuesday.
The Congressional remedy for Salt Typhoon? More information sharing with industry
A year after Chinese hackers were found in U.S. telecom networks, Congress and federal agencies have taken few concrete actions to stop the next hack.
Legislation would designate ‘critical cyber threat actors,’ direct sanctions against them
The bill is a bid at further deterring cyberattacks, a sentiment with growing focus on the Hill and in the Trump administration.