Every day, we place our trust in technology. Whether in the boardroom or the living room, technology has become the linchpin of security that protects our most sensitive and private information. And more so than any time in our history, that goes for our conversations, too. Intimate discussions with our spouse or romantic partner. Collaboration…
Category: Commentary
Asia Pacific, Commentary, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Donald Trump, Executive order, FEMA, Global Security News, Government, information sharing and analysis centers (ISACs), maritime cybersecurity, op-ed
Rebuilding Maritime Cybersecurity Resilience: Charting an America First Course to Secure the U.S. Homeland
U.S. ports are vital to the flow of imports and exports; however, the entire maritime transportation system’s cybersecurity is exceedingly vulnerable. The August 2024 ransomware attack at the Port of Seattle resulted in significant cargo delays and a data breach of 90,000 individuals. Such a wide-scale incursion could have resulted in a longer loss of…
Commentary, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Trump’s Retaliation Against Chris Krebs — and the Cybersecurity Industry’s Deafening Silence
Chris Krebs, the former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), was fired by Donald Trump in 2020 for publicly affirming that the presidential election was secure and free from widespread fraud. Fast-forward to April 2025: Trump, now back in the White House, issued an executive order revoking Krebs’ security clearances and ordering…
Commentary, Global Security News
US must prioritize cybersecurity training for the military’s engineers
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Commentary, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Senator Susan Collins’ Betrayal of Maine Demands Accountability
I sent this as an op-ed to the Portland Press Herald but have no delusion they will ACK it or post even a small part of it. As a longtime Mainer and independent voter, I have watched Senator Susan Collins’ career with cautious optimism, hoping her self-branded image as a moderate willing to cross party…
AI, AI Cybersecurity, Commentary, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Emerging Tech, Global Security News, Government, Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC)
CISA’s AI cybersecurity playbook calls for greater collaboration, but trust is key to successful execution
As autonomous agents increasingly enter organizations, nation-state actors are turning to these AI-powered technologies to undermine our national security and critical infrastructures. As a result, today’s security teams need to be able to fight AI with AI, and understand the technology’s implications from both a defensive and offensive perspective. Similarly, our national defenses have to…
Commentary, Exploits, Global Security News, Java, Javascript
Java security: If you ain’t cheatin,’ you ain’t tryin’
Most industries have rules of engagement. In sports, there are referees. In business, there are regulations. In government, there are Robert’s Rules of Order. Cybersecurity is different. There are regulations, but they don’t limit how much we can defend ourselves. They focus on compliance, breach reporting, and risk management, not on dictating the strategies we…
antitrust, Commentary, Department of Justice (DOJ), Europe, Global Security News, Google
Government battles against tech could leave consumers less secure
Regulators around the globe are seeing the market power of consumer-facing tech companies and bringing cases against some of the industry’s biggest household names. They portray these legal fights as the conflicts of giants: the companies versus government regulators. Regulators have an essential mission to ensure companies play by the rules, preserving competition and giving…
Commentary, critical infrastructure, cyber risk management, cyber risk quantification, Global Security News, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
From qualitative to quantifiable: Transforming cyber risk management for critical infrastructure
Around the world, attacks against critical infrastructure have become increasingly common. More and more, these aggressions are carried out via mice and keyboards rather than bombs and missiles, such as with the 2021 ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline. From a military strategy perspective, it’s easy to understand why, as cyberattacks against infrastructure can be executed…
CDK Global, Commentary, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Global Security News, MOVEit Transfer, resilience, Salt Typhoon, Volt Typhoon
Restoring U.S. cyber resilience: A blueprint for the new administration
As the incoming Trump administration prepares to take office, it confronts a critical juncture for cybersecurity. The escalating digital threats from state-sponsored adversaries like China, Iran, North Korea and Russia coincide with fractured global governance and a shifting domestic policy landscape. This moment presents a unique opportunity for the administration to establish itself as a…
Commentary, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Global Security News, health care
How HHS has strengthened cybersecurity of hospitals and health care systems
Hospitals and health systems across the country are experiencing a significant rise in cyberattacks. These cyber incidents have caused extended disruptions, patient diversion to other facilities, and the cancellation of medical appointments and procedures — all of which undermine patient care and safety. These attacks also expose vulnerabilities in our health care system and degrade…
attack surface, Commentary, Exploits, Global Security News, security theater
What is ‘security theater’ and how can we move beyond it?
Conventional wisdom assumes that the more vulnerabilities a security tool flags, the easier it will be for a company to secure its infrastructure. In theory, layering more tools into a tech stack should equal more effective attack surface monitoring, right? Well, reality isn’t quite panning out like that. If anything, tool sprawl has created an…
Asia Pacific, china, Commentary, critical infrastructure, Cybersecurity, cybersecurity harmonization, Federal Communications Commission, Geopolitics, Global Security News, Government, Salt Typhoon, Threats, White House
Feds lay blame while Chinese telecom attack continues
The United States’ telecommunications infrastructure has been infiltrated by actors affiliated with China. Some of our nation’s most powerful leaders have been targeted — including President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance. This is one of the most severe cybersecurity incidents against telecom the United States has ever been subject to, and — worse…
Climate, climate tech, Commentary, Global IT News, Global Security News, vc trends
If climate tech is dead, what comes next?
Climate tech is about a decade old, and people are itching for a rebrand. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Commentary, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Government, Policy, resilience, Salt Typhoon
Why Americans must be prepared for cybersecurity’s worst
The interconnected world we live in has brought incredible opportunities for growth in America. It’s made life better in ways we don’t think about — from the phone in your pocket to the groceries at your local store, networks touch and affect almost all aspects of our daily lives. But there is an old adage…
Commentary, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Government, Policy, resilience, Salt Typhoon, Volt Typhoon
Why Americans must be prepared for cybersecurity’s worst
The interconnected world we live in has brought incredible opportunities for growth in America. It’s made life better in ways we don’t think about — from the phone in your pocket to the groceries at your local store, networks touch and affect almost all aspects of our daily lives. But there is an old adage…