Tag Archives: CISA

Impact of the Ukraine/Russia Conflict on Cybersecurity in the United States

Photo of M. Scott KollerBy M. Scott Koller on Posted in Data Security
On Feb. 24, 2022, Russia launched a large-scale military incursion into Ukraine. By all accounts, the Russian offensive attacked on multiple fronts, including against Ukraine’s network computers and communication systems. The cyberattacks began before the first tank crossed the border, with Ukrainian networks subjected to multiple targeted attacks involving hacking, distributed denials of service and … Continue Reading

What Companies Need to Know About Cyber Threat Information Sharing Under CISA

By Will R. Daugherty on Posted in Cybersecurity
Cyber threat information sharing has the potential to provide numerous benefits for organizations (both public and private) faced with cyberattacks, which are increasing in frequency and sophistication. Cyber threat information sharing can enable organizations to enhance their cyber preparedness and defenses by leveraging the knowledge and experience of a broader community and improve their awareness … Continue Reading

Disregard CISA Chicken Littles: CISA Boosts U.S. Cyber Defense While Protecting Privacy

Photo of Gerald J. FergusonBy Gerald J. Ferguson on Posted in Cybersecurity
Yes: the Cyber Information Sharing Act of 2015 (CISA) was slipped into the must-pass Omnibus Spending Bill last week by House negotiators and became law on Friday. No: despite protestations from some quarters, the sky has not fallen on our personal privacy. Although critics decry CISA for providing the National Security Agency (NSA) with a … Continue Reading
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