By automating that process, S&T and NIAP offer agencies the ability to quickly, affordably, and reliably determine if their apps meet NIAP’s stringent security requirements. Keep Reading
In an effort to better protect the U.S. defense industrial base from malware-based threats, the National Security Agency has launched a pilot program on securing Domain Name System use for U.S. defense contractors. Keep Reading
Because of COVID-19, many U.S. Government employees and military service members are working from home to provide continuity of government services. Malicious cyber actors are taking advantage of this. Keep Reading
A code obfuscation tool that’s been linked to Chinese-based hackers has been used in tandem with an implant that has been attributed to Equation Group, a hacking faction that is broadly believed to have ties to the National Security Agency. Keep Reading
National Security Agency guide details whether popular collaboration services offer security features such as multi-factor authentication, transparency on which users are joining sessions, and end-to-end encryption. Keep Reading
“It was truly an honor to be able to serve this agency and play a part in keeping our nation safe. This has easily been the best job I have had,” Gerstell said in an email. Keep Reading
The National Security Agency’s chief information officer may be unsure of what they’re supposed to be doing with attention being pulled disproportionately toward cybersecurity issues, according to the agency’s inspector general. Keep Reading
DHS’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) subsequently released an emergency directive on Tuesday afternoon requiring all agencies to implement Microsoft’s patch by Jan. 29. Keep Reading
OIG focused on the effectiveness of age-off controls implemented in one of NSA’s largest SIGINT repositories to ensure data is retained only for the period of time authorized under legal and policy requirements. Keep Reading
A quarter-century and many research dollars later, the world still hasn’t created a quantum computer capable of breaking public-key encryption. Keep Reading
The United States is suing the publisher solely to ensure that no funds are transferred to Snowden while the court resolves the United States’ claims. Keep Reading
Asked if there was a strategy behind the directorate, Neuberger said the goal was to “prevent and eradicate cyber actors from critical infrastructure.” Keep Reading
Hosted by Cyber Florida at the University of South Florida, Florida Cyber Conference 2019 will be held at the Tampa Convention Center on October 24–25. Keep Reading
In the coming months, Ghidra will get support for Android binaries, according to Brian Knighton, a senior researcher for the NSA, and Chris Delikat, a cyber team lead. Keep Reading
It will reinvigorate the NSA's white hat mission, opening the door to partners and customers on a wide variety of cybersecurity efforts. Keep Reading
NSA stressed that "we have seen devastating computer worms inflict damage ...with wide-ranging impact." Keep Reading
A team, working from a converted mansion in Abu Dhabi known internally as “the Villa,” would use methods learned from the U.S intelligence community. Keep Reading
BlueKeep, a vulnerability in the Remote Desktop feature of Windows, is being compared to WannaCry, a 2007 Malware program reportedly developed by North Korea. Keep Reading
Trump’s order directed intelligence agencies to fully comply with Attorney General William Barr’s look at “surveillance activities” during the 2016 election. Keep Reading
"Efforts to influence the investigation were mostly unsuccessful... because the persons who surrounded the President declined to carry out orders." Keep Reading