Do you understand the risk in your software sausage?
Since an application is only as secure as its least secure component, it’s imperative to know what’s in the software sausage.
OMB issues initial instructions for 'critical software' protection
Agencies now have guidance on securing critical software, as required by the Biden administration’s May executive order on cybersecurity.
What is Pegasus? A cybersecurity expert explains how the spyware invades phones and what it does when it gets in
Pegasus is designed to infiltrate devices running Android, Blackberry, iOS and Symbian operating systems and turn them into surveillance devices.
For improved cybersecurity, cyber hygiene has to start at the endpoint
Since traditional endpoint management and security tools are simply not fast or reliable enough to provide mission-critical security, agencies should adopt a platform that bridges the gap between security and operations.
CISA launches joint cyber defense effort
The Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative aims to help the U.S. defend against threats to critical infrastructure through information-sharing and defense operations planning.
NYC explores blockchain to reduce deed fraud
New York City’s Department of Finance is working to develop a blockchain proof-of-concept that would make data in property documents transparent and immutable and detect and reduce deed fraud.
Protecting the ‘invisible utility’ of GPS
The nation must be prepared not just for disruption of GPS signals, but for the cascading effects that disruption would have across sectors.
How transit-based IDs open the door for digital citizenship programs
By reshaping their digital tools, beginning with transportation-based identity systems, cities can create new ways for residents to interact with the urban environment around them.
Turning network traffic data into music to spot anomalies
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon’s CyLab transposed data from a malware distribution network into music and played it for non-musicians who could accurately recognize deviations in pitch that indicated a change in the network traffic.
Maryland moves to secure state’s data
Gov. Larry Hogan announced a partnership with the National Security Agency, the creation of a chief data officer and chief privacy officer positions and a new university institute to tackle the state’s cyber challenges.
Water infrastructure rife with cyber vulnerabilities, report says
Between financial constraints and decentralized regulatory control, many water companies lack the resources for the continuous hygiene required for enterprise IT networks that are linked operational technology.
Defending against attacks on vehicle networks
Army researchers are using machine learning to help the in-vehicle network identify the optimal way to shuffle the frequency and bandwidth allocation of IP addresses to deliver effective, long-term moving target defense for computerized vehicles.
CISA launches vulnerability disclosure platform
The federal civilian enterprisewide VDP platform offers agencies a centrally managed system to gather vulnerability information from security researchers.
NSA outlines Wi-Fi safety best practices
To help remote workers stay secure, the National Security Agency issued guidance on securing wireless devices in public.
NIST seeks input on AI risk management framework
The agency is seeking comments on developing an Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework that would improve organizations’ ability to incorporate trustworthiness into the design, development and use of AI systems.
Lawmakers advance cyber legislation
The Senate’s 2022 defense authorization bill and a number of House measures are addressing cyber authorities, domestic microelectronics manufacture, supply chain security and raising cyber awareness among the public.
BEP seeks machine-readable counterfeit detection
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is looking for new ways to integrate machine-readable features into future versions of U.S. currency that could be used to detect and deter counterfeiting.
Detecting, blocking grid cyberattacks
To prevent damage to power equipment from cyberattacks, researchers at Idaho National Laboratory have developed a device that autonomously reviews and filters commands being sent to a power grid’s relay devices.
States weigh bans on ransomware payoffs
While prohibiting ransom payments could help deter attacks, some cybersecurity experts say it’s a bad idea because local governments, particularly smaller ones, may not be able to restore or rebuild their computer networks quickly, resulting in more costs and disruption than paying a ransom.
Rural water utilities vulnerable to cyberattacks
With few employees and little federal compliance training, some small-town water utilities may be unable to defend themselves from cyberattacks.
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